Philippine Azkals lose to Kuwait, out of World Cup campaign

The Azkals are out of the running for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The Philippine Azkals put up a good fight against the formidable Kuwait Al-Azraq in the game held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Thursday night, July 28, 2011. But, in the end, the Kuwaitis beat them, 2-1 (5-1 final aggregate score). 


The Kuwaitis had enjoyed a 3-goal advantage over the Azkals from the first leg.
Stephan Schrock, a Fil-German; did a lone goal scored for the Philippine Azkals.


Azkal Coach Michael Weiss  of the men’s national football team said the Azkals have other competitions in the coming months and more opportunities to improve their level of play