Azkals U21 competes in Bolkiah Cup in Brunei

Azkals to bring again the name of the Philippines to international scene for sports.

A send-off party was organized recently by Grace Bondad-Nicolas together with the owner of Cafe Lupe, Alvin Carranza at ONEA Events Place located in Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City. Present in the party were the Team Azkals U21, Azkals Coaches and some of the media.

Team Azkals Coaches, Captain & Engr. Grace Nicolas

The send-off party started with the introduction of the coaches of the Team Azkals U21. They said their expectations to the team are high and are asking all the Filipinos to support the team in their fights. It then followed by the introduction of the players of U21 Azkals. The players filled the venue with so much energy and fun as they were introduced by their Team Captain.

The team will be leaving the country to compete in Hassanal Bolkiah Cup in Brunei that will happen on August 9 to 23. The team will be sending 19 players in Bolkiah Cup but only 18 will be allowed to play. The Bolkiah Cup 2014 is the fifth edition of the invitational tournament hosted by the defending champion, Brunei.

Before that, the team made sure that all of them are trained very well and at their very best on the said cup.
The team trained in Singapore and had a friendly practice fight with some of the global teams there. They had a goalless draw fight. Coach Jim Fraser, head coach of Team Azkals U21, said that the result of the friendly fight was good since they were able to defend and at the same time oppose. He described it as well-executed.

Coach Jim also said that he is confident that the team will bring home the bacon as they worked and trained hard for this international competition.

U21 Azkals is in Group A together with Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Timor Leste. On the other hand, Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam will join in Group B.

                                                                 U21 Azkals with Media

More photos from the send-off party!!

Bring home the bacon Team U21 Azkals!

Cheers!~