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If you think you can beat the Diaspora of Philippines, Think Again.

If you think you can beat the Diaspora of Philippines, Think Again.

The Diaspora of Philippines
Mon 20 May 2013 00:00 GMT

If you think you can beat the Diaspora of Philippines, Think Again.

The Philippines Brings a Competitive Team
A player of the Diaspora team of Turkey in red is closed down by players of Philippines.

 

The team of the Philippines has made its mark at the Diaspora World Cup by humiliating the favorite Turkey 5-1 at the Roy Lester stadium in Rockville, MD. Where are these guys from???? Everyone was mind-blowing by their performance. The Diaspora soccer team of Philippines is from Baltimore. They have strong physical bodies with one and only one strategy: Counter-Attacking. The game reminded me of the quarter-final of the 2010 Fifa World Cup between my favorite team Argentina against Germany where Argentina had nearly 55% of ball possession during the entire game. For me, it was one of those difficult days in the world of soccer because whenever my favorite and best player ever Diego Maradona gets hurt, it affects me as well. I can tell you that Coach Oguz Safoglu of Turkey probably had the same feeling. The Counter-Attacking strategy of Philippines is very simple. They aim to catch the opponent on the "break". Whenever Turkey gives away possession in midfield or attack, they tend to be further up the field than usual and obviously may not be able to quickly adjust to a defensive mindset. This is where Philippines players of Coach Bryan Bugarin come into play by Counter-attacking. They have one or two strikers near the half-way line so a through ball can be played to catch Turkey off guard. The Diaspora World Cup

A Team Built Around Determination

The Philippines squad included players with different roles and strengths. Diaspora Global's player records identify Bryan Moffa as a defender, while Chad Muesel was listed as a midfielder with strong passing, vision and an ability to contribute both creatively and defensively.

 

That balance gave the team different ways to approach a match. Defenders could provide stability at the back while midfielders helped control possession and create opportunities for the attack.

Filipino Players Make Their Mark

The Philippines' participation also reflected the wider role of diaspora communities in the tournament. Players representing the country competed alongside teams from many different national backgrounds, creating a genuinely international football environment.

 

The Diaspora World Cup records show a sizeable group of Filipino players connected with the competition. Their involvement demonstrated the depth of the Filipino football community and its willingness to compete on a larger stage.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

The Philippines Brings a Competitive Team

The message behind the headline was clear: opponents should not underestimate the Philippines. With an organized squad, an established coach and players capable of contributing in different areas of the field, the team had the ingredients to make matches difficult for its opponents.

 

The Philippines' presence in the Diaspora World Cup was about more than simply participating. It gave Filipino players an opportunity to compete, build connections and demonstrate their footballing ability within an international diaspora community.

Never Underestimate the Philippines

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