THE AZKALS VS. MONGOLIA : WHAT MEDIA FAILS TO MENTION

1. Why are the Azkals going up against Mongolia ?
The match between Mongolia and the Azkals is part of the AFC Challenge Cup. The AFC Challenge involves the lower ranked Asian countries. Specifically, it involves teams that failed to qualify for the Asian Cup. Among the 20 or so lower ranked teams, only one will the ultimate winner of the Challenge Cup. The winner will have the chance to play in the next Asian Cip. India entered the last Asian Cup by winning the Challenge Cup.

2. What are the world rankings of Mongolia and the Azkals ?
The Azkals are ranked 152 while Mongolia is ranked 182.

3. How many matches will the Azkals play against Mongolia ?
Two. Tonight's match in Bacolod will be the first. The second match will be played in Mongolia.

4. How will the winner be determined ?
The team that wins both matches will win the series. Should both teams win one match apiece, the team with the more goals will be declared the winner.

5. What happens next to the winner between the Azkals and Mongolia ?
The winner will advance to the Group Stage.

6. What are the chances of the Azkals against Mongolia ?
The Azkals should have an easy time over Mongolia. A 6-0 win by the Azkals is a modest victory.

7. What are the chances of the Azkals qualifying for the Asian Cip ?
Less than 5%. In the last Asian Cup, not a single Southeast Asian country qualified.