Philippines v. Myanmar. 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers, Group Stage
Due to the media blackout in Myanmar (thanks a lot, Myanmar government!), football fans in the Philippines relied on tweets from people who can't really give a decent play-by-play. We at Da Couch Tomato, however, had Garry Potter, to give us the inside scoop on the match itself.
What's the Deal with Myanmar?
by Garry Potter, Azkals
Oy. I'm Garry Potter. Because of Asian football's lack of any Live Ticker service (you all should learn from us Europeans), and also because of the Myanmar government's dictatorial hold on their media, I'm going to be telling you about yesterday's game.
First of all, Neil Etheridge is back. That in itself is a 'uge reason to celebrate. That would mean no goals conceded for us, and no minutes played for me. I got no problem with that, since it's quite hot here, and I'd rather just sleep.
Now it was so hot in Myanmar that I slept through the entire game. I only woke up three times. First was already in the second 'alf, when the Myanmarese or Myanmari or Myanmarian (or whatever the hell you call them) goalkeeper, Kyaw Zin Htet, got sent off with a red card. That was in the 73rd minute, I think.
Second time I woke up was three minutes later, when James Younghusband scored a goal from a penalty kick.
The other goalkeeper, Ed Sacapano, woke me up to tell me the good news.
And finally, the last time I woke up was when the midfielder from Myanmar, Khin Maung Lwin, scored an equalizer. Three minutes into stoppage time. Can you believe that?
And for my last words, I screamed at Etheridge, that he was a lousy goalkeeper, and that Coach Weiss should've put me in. But I did get to sleep, so I guess that's okay.
Ratin': Withheld (It wouldn't be fair to rate somethin' I slept through now, would it?)
You can follow Garry Potter on Twitter and also check out his YouTube videos.
*some info from the Asian Football Confederation
shamelessly watermarked pics from Craig Burrows
What's the Deal with Myanmar?
by Garry Potter, Azkals
Oy. I'm Garry Potter. Because of Asian football's lack of any Live Ticker service (you all should learn from us Europeans), and also because of the Myanmar government's dictatorial hold on their media, I'm going to be telling you about yesterday's game.
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| Just another lazy day in Myanmar. |
First of all, Neil Etheridge is back. That in itself is a 'uge reason to celebrate. That would mean no goals conceded for us, and no minutes played for me. I got no problem with that, since it's quite hot here, and I'd rather just sleep.
Now it was so hot in Myanmar that I slept through the entire game. I only woke up three times. First was already in the second 'alf, when the Myanmarese or Myanmari or Myanmarian (or whatever the hell you call them) goalkeeper, Kyaw Zin Htet, got sent off with a red card. That was in the 73rd minute, I think.
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| "What the... is that a watermark?" |
Second time I woke up was three minutes later, when James Younghusband scored a goal from a penalty kick.
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| "I don't think I can do this without my brother." |
The other goalkeeper, Ed Sacapano, woke me up to tell me the good news.
ED: Hey Potter!
ME: (yawns) What?
ED: Wake up! We scored a goal!
ME: Yeah? Who scored?
ED: James.
ME: James? Who's James?
ED: James Younghusband.
ME: I thought he pulled a hamstring?
ED: That was Phil.
ME: Phil... James... Whatever. (goes back to sleep)
And finally, the last time I woke up was when the midfielder from Myanmar, Khin Maung Lwin, scored an equalizer. Three minutes into stoppage time. Can you believe that?
And for my last words, I screamed at Etheridge, that he was a lousy goalkeeper, and that Coach Weiss should've put me in. But I did get to sleep, so I guess that's okay.
Ratin': Withheld (It wouldn't be fair to rate somethin' I slept through now, would it?)
You can follow Garry Potter on Twitter and also check out his YouTube videos.
*some info from the Asian Football Confederation
shamelessly watermarked pics from Craig Burrows
2 comments :
You slept through it because Neil Etheridge was a damn better goalkeeper than the guy who was at his post during the Mongolia game. Hehe. So you haven't got a chance of playing, have you? Hehe.
Watch the reply, so the you can rate the game. I heard it's a lot more exciting than the first two games they played, especially the second half. :D
Yes, I'll be watching the replay tomorrow.
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