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| − | Azkals 5, PNG 0 postgame: Mark Hartmann s finest hourBy Bob Guerrero | 23 hours ago
| + | From Cape May to Philadelphia comes an informative about oysters and the history behind their heritage in the New Jersey waters. On Friday, Oct. 17, Rutgers University shellfish aquaculture specialist Lisa Calvo and other farmers representing Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm, Betsy's Cape Shore Salts, and Dias Creek Oyster Company will discuss different varieties of oysters, harvesting techniques, environmental issues, shucking lessons, and more. After the lecture, enjoy a flight of oysters served with Philadelphia Brewing Co. selected beers and ciders. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Reading Terminal Market (51 N. 12th St.) and costs $40 per person. |
| − | Hartmann celebrates. Image copyright Bob Guerrero.
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| − | The Azkals romped to a big win over Papua New Guinea on Sunday. Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 on my mind after the win.
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| − | Mark Hartmann shows us how it鈥檚 done. And I mean that in every sense of the word. Hartmann鈥檚 four-goal, one-assist masterclass offers plenty of lessons for aspiring footballers.
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| − | My favorite of the four strikes was the one where he flicked the ball to Phil, who powered towards the PNG keeper. The goalie, Albert Mesulam, could only parry the ball back in play. Hartmann was there to poke it in. I think this was the second goal. (My game notes are not always very legible.)
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| − | What I like about the goal is that Mark didn鈥檛 just stand there and give up on the play, content with passing the ball. Instead he offloaded and then continued into a dangerous spot. From there he was fortunate enough to be gifted with the ball. That鈥檚 the essence of proper football movement. Relentless, continuous passing and movement.
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| − | Mark assisted brilliantly on Phil Younghusband鈥檚 goal, and if it weren鈥檛 for two other saves by Mesulam, Hartmann could have notched two more assists.
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| − | Hartmann has been accused by some for on-field sloth and noted for off-field petulance in the past too. But no one can say he is selfish in games. His vision and passing touch are weapons too, just like his two feet (he volleyed a left-footed attempt on target in the second half), and his head.
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| − | With six international goals, Mark Hartmann is only one behind Chris Greatwich鈥檚 tally. Greatwich is fourth in the list of active Azkals goalscorers.
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| − | Hartmann may have been left off the AFC Challenge Cup roster, but we can pencil him into the Suzuki Cup squad as early as now.
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| − | The game was less satisfying than the score suggests. After the game both coach Thomas Dooley and manager Dan Palami expressed a sense of disappointment at the scoreless second half. The visitors were also much livelier in the last forty-five minutes, forcing a few good saves out of Patrick Deyto.
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| − | A lot had to do with the wholesale changes that Dooley made at the half. The coach admitted that making four subs at one go did change the game noticeably.
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| − | But there were lapses in the defense, and PNG did come up with some threatening counterattacks. The finishing also suffered after Hartmann鈥檚 exit.
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| − | Switching off in the second half of a won game is forgivable, but doing the same in a Suzuki Cup dogfight won鈥檛 be.
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| − | Papua New Guinea are a team that we routed, but perhaps could have embarrassed, like we did with Cambodia last year in Challenge Cup qualifying. The Papuans were easily the slowest side we have faced in a long time. They lumbered about the park as if saddled with invisible steel donuts around their ankles. They were tall and strong, and yet their play was startlingly devoid of any physicality. This was a team we could have really given a nasty hiding to. But the five first-half goals was all we could muster.
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| − | How about that Bugas kid? Paolo Bugas gets the first of many international caps under his belt, and it was an excellent debut.
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| − | Like Hartmann, the FEU Tamaraw is blessed with the ability to pass and shoot with both feet. I believe he is really a right-footed player, but he took over Misagh Bahadoran on the left wing with a composure beyond his years.
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| − | Bugas. Image copyright Bob Guerrero.
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| − | Bugas鈥?biggest asset is what lies in between his ears. He can dribble and control up with the best of them, but he鈥檇 rather make the sensible, simple smart pass. To my recollection, every single one of his passes and crosses was useful and accurate on Sunday. My favorite was his long-range lead-pass dump into the right corner that Kenshiro Daniels chased and crossed.
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| − | Other good performers: Misagh Bahadoran. He was a pest on the flank, and involved himself in one goal. Bahadoran used to have a rep as being an overdribbling ball-hog, but that is changing. His vision and judgment have been good of late. Deyto: a few decent saves. Amani Aguinaldo: read the game well and made no glaring errors. Simon and Chris Greatwich: solid in the center of the park. They helped control the midfield.
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| − | The PFF listened! Hooray! I am glad that the scoreboard has been moved away from the front of the white bleachers and is now in the back. This gives everyone an unrestricted view of the pitch, and also allows fans in the white bleachers to turn around and check the score.
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| − | The next few weeks are crucial. The Suzuki Cup is about six weeks away. The Azkals will play Nepal in Doha on Halloween, then Malaysia a week later. (The venue has yet to be set.) Palami said another friendly before the Suzuki against a strong team is in the works.
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| − | All of this will take place while the UFL鈥檚 League Cup and the Smart Club Championship hurtle towards their conclusions.
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| − | Dooley has some big decisions to make regarding his roster for Vietnam. At any rate, the winning vibe is back for the Azkals as the ASEAN championship looms.
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From Cape May to Philadelphia comes an informative about oysters and the history behind their heritage in the New Jersey waters. On Friday, Oct. 17, Rutgers University shellfish aquaculture specialist Lisa Calvo and other farmers representing Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm, Betsy's Cape Shore Salts, and Dias Creek Oyster Company will discuss different varieties of oysters, harvesting techniques, environmental issues, shucking lessons, and more. After the lecture, enjoy a flight of oysters served with Philadelphia Brewing Co. selected beers and ciders. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Reading Terminal Market (51 N. 12th St.) and costs $40 per person.
The Loews Hotel (1200 Market St.) gets pink on Saturday, Oct. 18 as the honors those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and inspired others through their personal experiences and actions. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes music, dinner, cocktails, a live silent auction, and an award ceremony presenting the Going Beyond award to Lu Ann Cahn, Denise Portner, Robin Bender Stevens and Margaret Zuccotti, women who are diagnosed with breast cancer who made a difference in the community.
