MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday congratulated the Philippine Azkals for successfully advancing to the group stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup.
“The Filipino people stand united in congratulating our Philippine Azkals on their 3-2 aggregate win against the Mongolian football team during their prequalifying playoff match for the group stage of the Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup,” the President said in a statement.
Despite a 1-2 loss to Mongolia on Tuesday, the Filipino booters entered the group stage owing to a better goal aggregate.
The Azkals enjoyed a 2-0 lead before the away game in Mongolia.
“This is a victory borne out of the constant striving for excellence of our very own Azkals. Their excellence is not borne of luck, but of the perseverance that characterizes true athletes: discipline, cooperation, teamwork. Along with their sportsmanship, these values continue to provide a rallying point for our countrymen. They symbolize our nation’s new era of transformation, in which our people stand at the cusp of greater glory on the world stage,” said Mr. Aquino.
“The Azkals can remain assured of the support and the encouragement of the Filipino people as they continue on to the AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers,” he added.
source: abs-cbnnews
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