Azkals, sisimulan ang 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers vs. Vietnam

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00:00 The Philippine Ascals will play Vietnam in the Rizal Memorial Stadium

00:04 as the start of their campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

00:09 This is what Daryl O'Clarence of PTV Sports has to say.

00:12 The Philippine Ascals and Vietnam National Football Team

00:18 will face off on Thursday night for the second round of the

00:21 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

00:25 But before the match begins,

00:27 the Ascals head coach Michael Vise and team captain Niel Ettridge

00:32 will face off in a pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

00:35 According to Vise, the home court advantage is a big plus

00:39 but it also causes pressure not only for the opponent but also for the home team.

00:44 Despite this, Vise is confident that the Ascals will repay the support

00:48 given by the Filipinos through a good game against Vietnam.

00:54 We are working to get back the trust of the people with the top performance.

00:57 Whether that is enough for a win or a draw or whatever we will see.

01:00 But we will be there, that's for sure.

01:02 This is also what Ettridge said about the expectations of the football fans.

01:08 As a veteran player, he gave advice to his fellow Ascals

01:13 who are playing for a big crowd for the first time.

01:16 I've said to them sometimes, be careful what you wish for

01:18 because it's a very intimidating place to come and play.

01:21 So that's a place that we want to really pack out tomorrow

01:27 and we want to give the best performance that we possibly can.

01:30 After their match in Vietnam,

01:32 the Ascals will face off against Indonesia in the Lissan Memorial Stadium on November 21.

01:38 Daryl O'Claris for the nation.