Clare Henney: Philippines to the World Cup!

Today is the day that I’ve been waiting for!  The Philippine Azkals will be taking on Sri Lanka in Colombo for the first of two matches for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers this afternoon and I am looking forward to watching them play their hearts out to move closer to the World Cup! I’ve been watching the World Cup for as long as I can remember and to have our own team inch closer and closer to being part of it is very exciting for me.  I hope and pray that the Azkals make history as the first Philippine team to make it to the World Cup!

People have asked me why I am an Azkals fan and why I’m not a fan of the Philippine Volcanoes (the rugby team).  While I admit that the Volcanoes is composed of talented players who win international tournaments, I know zilch about rugby.  The players are also a bit too scary for me.  Not that they aren’t good-looking guys because they are but I find them a bit on the “bulky” side, hence my scary comment.  I don’t really know what more to say about that.

But I digress.  This post is all about the Azkals.  I hope they win today!  I will be rushing home to watch the game, which will be aired LIVE on Studio 23 starting 5:30 PM.  Hopefully I will be watching their match on July 3rd at Rizal Memorial as well. Good luck Azkals!  

Photo Source:  Inquirer