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Azkals move higher in FIFA rankings
Azkals move higher in FIFA rankings
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 21, 2016 02:02 AM PHT
The Philippines climbed a step up in the world rankings despite losing both of its friendlies against Bahrain and North Korea, according to the latest list released by FIFA.
The Philippines climbed a step up in the world rankings despite losing both of its friendlies against Bahrain and North Korea, according to the latest list released by FIFA.
The Philippine Azkals went from 125 to 124 in the world, above Armenia and just behind Bahrain.
The Philippine Azkals went from 125 to 124 in the world, above Armenia and just behind Bahrain.
The Azkals fell to Bahrain early his month 1-3. This was followed by another loss, this time to North Korea, 1-3.
The Azkals fell to Bahrain early his month 1-3. This was followed by another loss, this time to North Korea, 1-3.
But considering the type of opponents they faced, the Filipinos were still rewarded with a higher placing in the world rankings.
But considering the type of opponents they faced, the Filipinos were still rewarded with a higher placing in the world rankings.
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The Azkals are preparing for the AFF Suzuki Cup which begins on November 19.
The Azkals are preparing for the AFF Suzuki Cup which begins on November 19.
The Philippine Football Federation is trying to set up the Azkals for another friendly against Kyrgyzstan a week before the Suzuki Cup.
The Philippine Football Federation is trying to set up the Azkals for another friendly against Kyrgyzstan a week before the Suzuki Cup.
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