Challenge Cup Review
It’s been exactly a week since Palestine was knocked out of the Challenge Cup by holders and eventual champions DPR Korea. We take a look back at what went right, what went wrong, and what the future holds for Al-Fursan:…
Challenge Cup Best XI
I had planned to include more Palestinians in this formation but a poor display against Philippines ruled out many players. I will probably write something about Palestine’s performance a little later this week but for now I leave you with…
Rapid Reaction: Philippines 4:3 Palestine
Abuhabib: Palestine’s best player today Palestine Starting XI: Saleh (C); Abu Saleh, Harbi, Mahdi, Abujazr; Wadi (Jamal 35′), Kawre’ (Barghouthi 76′), Khader Youssef, Samara (Nu’man 51′); Abuhabib, Attal. Goals: Abuhabib (21, 67), Attal (78) Bookings: Harbi (24), Abujazr (34), Abu Saleh (73),…
Preview: Palestine v Philippines
Game Information: What: 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Third Place Playoff Where: Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal When: March 19th, 2012 Kickoff:0845 GMT Streams: www.hahasport.com // www.goalnepal.com/tv FIFA Rank: 156th (26th in AFC) Previous Meetings: D 0-0 (2012 Challenge Cup Qualifying) Philippines…
Rapid Reaction: Palestine 0:2 DPR Korea (Challenge Cup Semifinal)
Palestine Starting XI: Saleh (C); Abu Saleh, Harbi, Mahdi, Abujazr; Samara (Khaled Salem 69′), Ismail, Khader Youssef, Ashraf Nu’man (Mohammed Jamal 84′); Attal, Attieh (Kawre’ 47′). Bookings: Abu Saleh 65′, Ramzi Saleh 85′ Recap: A cagey affair for 42 minutes…
Preview: How Palestine can beat DPR Korea
Hussam Abu Saleh (L) could be Palestine’s key player It is, without a doubt, the biggest game game in Palestine’s footballing history and will only be eclipsed should Palestine win and make the final next week. Al-Fursan are two wins…
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Challenge Cup semi-finals got you tense? Why not a feel-good post… Football brings people together – at least thats what advertisements have you believe. Since starting this blog we got to know what that really meant. We’ve gotten in touch…
Scouting the Opponent: DPR Korea
Pak Nam-Chol: One of eight DPR Korea players with World Cup experience Game Information: What: Challenge Cup Semifinal Where: Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal When: March 16th, 2012 Kick-off:1245 GMT Stream: www.hahasport.com Previous Encounters: None at senior level. Recent Results:…
Rapid Reaction: Maldives 0:2 Palestine (2012 Challenge Cup)
Palestine Starting XI: Saleh (C); Abu Saleh, Harbi, Mahdi, Abujazr; Ismail, Samara, Wadi, Nu’man; Attal, Attieh Goals: Houssam Wadi 59′ Ashraf Nu’man 90+4′ Substitutions: Attieh <-> Khader Youssef 77′ // Wadi <-> Abuhabib 85′ // Samara <-> Jamal 87′ Bookings: Ahmed…
Scouting the Opponent: Maldives
Ali Ashfaq- A marked man. Game Information: When: March 12th, 2012 Kickoff: 9.15 GMT Where: Halchowk Stadium, Kathmandu, Nepal Stream: www.goalnepal.com/tv FIFA Rank: 174th (36th in AFC) Previous Encounters: None Recent Results: 10/03/2012 v. Nepal W 1-0 08/03/2012 v. Turkmenistan…