Azkals Draw With Palestine Al Fusan, 0:0!

Final score 0:0. Both team had chances. Both could not capitalize. The analysis, tomorrow.

Azkals Vs Palestine Update! Last 10minutes!

Tightly fought match. Neither side is giving way. More Azkal opportunities to score but so far, Palestinian defense is holding.

On the Azkals side, Etheridge is playing a hell of a game. He's been able to keep the Al Fusan off the socreboards almost by his lonesome.

Kapit, mga kapatid!

Azkals Vs Palestine Update! 0-0 after 65 minutes!

Philippine Azkals and Palestine Fighters going toe-to-toe. Ismael tests Etheridge again but Etheridge palms his shot away. Guirado finally with a realistic chance from a corner but he heads it over the bar.

Yanti Barsales comes on for Ian Araneta while Yannick Tuason comes in for Simon Greatwich. Azkals immediately feel the change as they come up with another close attempt near the goal mouth. Azkals seeing some cracks in the Palestinian defense.

Etheridge gets tested on a 1-on-1 and comes away victorious once again. But we can't keep relying on him. Azkals defense have to step it up.

Azkals Vs Palestine Update! 0-0 At Halftime!

Etheridge got tested again by Murad Alyan but was perfectly positioned for the kick. Another Palestine corner came dangerously close but Etheridge punched it away. so far, Palestine has had about 5 shots on goal, with the crossbar denying 2 Palestinian goals.

On the other end,  the Azkals have nothing to show. Good movement from  Araneta, Caligdong. Greatwich and Guirado but they are having a hard time dealing with the very physical Palestinians. James Younghusband needs to get into the fray.

Good job so far by Etheridge and the strikers. Jonsson seems off his game, needing Ally Borromeo to rescue him time and again.

Halftime is at 0:0. Let's hope the Azkals get something going in the second half.

Azkals Vs Palestine Update! 0-0 after 35minutes!

Palestine getting the upper hand in their match against Azkals! Palestine almost scores a long goal from midfield but hits bar instead. Azkals still without any attempt at goal.

Simon Greatwich gets yellow card for diving in penalty box, Chieffy Caligdong and Angel Guirado shwoing signs of life near Palestinian goal.

Azkals Vs Palestine Update! 0-0 after 22 minutes!

Still a pretty even match. Azkals probe Palestine defense with Guirado flicking a long ball to Greatwich who passes to James Younghusband in the corner who fails to reach ball before it goes outside.

Goalkeepers exchange kicks. Hehehe. Defense on the right side still a problem. Palestine trying to capitalize, with Ismael terrorizing Ray Jonsson.

Guirado, Younghusband and Lucena must put more pressure on Palestine defense.

Azkals Vs Palestine Update! 0-0 after 16 minutes!

Azkals are playing possession football and Palestine is letting them. Palestinians seem to favor a counterattack strategy so they are waiting for the Azkals to lose the ball before they launch an attack.

The Palestinians have already tested Etheridge with a corner and a free kick with just 10minutes gone so that's a concern. On the other end, Guirado and company can't seem to overcome the physical play of the Palestinians, falling to several challenges already.

Palestine test Etheridge again! Ismael Amour's shot is deflected out. Murad Alyan's corner hits post before being cleared!

Azkals Versus Palestine: What To Expect

The Azkals face Palestine tomorrow in what could be the pivotal match of this stage. If either team logs a win tomorrow, entry to the second round is almost assured. A draw, on the other hand, means both teams must win in the final match.

For the Azkals, it might be an easier assignment to win against Bangladesh. For Palestine, Myanmar would be a lot tougher.

Here are some things to watch out for in tomorrow's match.