[View the story "Philippine Football History" on Storify ]Philippine Football History Last Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Philippine National Football Team, better known as the Azkals, made yet another history in Philippine Football. Storified by Bien Nonoy · Sun, Sep 30 2012 21:57:44
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Philippine Azkals seal historic win in Peace CupMANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) - The Philippine Azkals won its first international title in 99 years by crushing Chinese Taipei to take...
Congratulations started pouring in when the Azkals were finally declared Champions of the Philippine Football Peace Cup (formerly known as Long Teng Cup) when they defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1.
Philippines has won its first football title in 99 years! #PHFootballPeaceCupPhilippine Azkals
@PHI_Azkals Sana sa SUZUKI CUP naman... ipakita nila ang BAGSIK sa FOOTBALL ng AZKALS... arf..arf..arf !!! #PHFootballPeaceCup CHAMPIONS !!!LhEy_LuVz@Vinny
Wolf: im really proud of the team, we played good football #PHFootballPeaceCupAzkals
But even before the game began, the tension and excitement inside Rizal Memorial Football Stadium was palpable. Everyone was looking for another historic moment inside this very historic place.
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Test of character for our National Team now. Keep faith folks. They fight for flag and country. #Azkals #PeaceCup #PHFootballPeaceCupLaurence Hao
So at one time the Phils lost to Taipei 9-0? It's payback time #Azkals ! #PHFootballPeaceCupJamie Sy
History could be made tonight. The Philippines has not held a title for 99yrs. Last one was 1913. Go #Azkals! Via @cristallebeloRUFFA GUTIERREZ
As soon as the match began, it was clear that the Azkals showed more prowess than the players from Chinese Taipei. First blood was drawn by the Azkals' "top dog", Denis Wolf.
GOAL!!! Denis Wolf 10' #Azkals 1-0 #PHFootballPeaceCupJerome Cruz
1-0 Philippines!denis wolf with his 4th goal of the #PHFootballPeaceCup yeah!#WeBelieveJOSH
#Azkals update: Denis Scot Wolf scores an early goal on the 10th min. PHI 1, Taipei 0 #PHFootballPeaceCup | via @joey55villarThe Philippine Star
I hope Chieffy scores a goal. #PHIvsTPE #PHFootballPeaceCupFootball Fan
Of course, Chieffy Caligdong also made a goal, widening the gap between the Azkals and the Taiwanese to 2-0
#PHFootballPeaceCup GOOOAAAAAL BY CHIEFFY CALIGDONG! YEA!carl galve
GGGGGOOOOAAALLLL!!! 2-0 agad #PHFootballPeaceCupNeil Bayona
PHI 2-0 TPE!! WE BELIEVE AZKALS! >_< #PHFootballPeaceCupKrizia Angeline Shia
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The Azkals were not contented with 2 goals, so they made another goal before the first half was over
42' This time, a counted goal! PORTERIA! (10' Wolf, 34' Caligdong) PHI 3-0 TPE. #PHFootballPeaceCup #Azkals @MrPorteriaWensly Vilches
Goal Porteria! 3-0! @AzkalsUnited #PHFootballPeaceCup #PinoyPride #GoAzkalsHazel
#PHFootballPeaceCup GOAL Oj Porteria 43' Philippines 3 - Chinese Taipei 0Azkals Twins
Fans were ecstatic. By Half-time, Philippines was leading 3-0 vs. Chinese Taipei
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The Philippine Azkals however were not out of the woods yet when the Taiwanese played hard during the second half.
Goal for Chinese Taipei. A mistake from Sacapano. #PHFootballPeaceCupPhilippine Azkals
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Watching from the bleachers, we couldn't figure out what was happening when all of a sudden, the match was stopped. The referees approached the bench of the Chinese Taipei and somehow an argument started between the officials and a fellow from the Chinese Taipei.
what's happening??!! #PHFootballPeaceCupWensly Vilches
#PHFootballPeaceCup The game seems to have been stopped.Azkals Twins
Carry that effing coach off the pitch! Loser!! #PHFootballPeaceCup #AzkalsJamie Sy
Come one! You're being thrown out just go! Let the game continue!! #PhFootballPeaceCupDenise Ignacio
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Fortunately, the incident was resolved and the game continued.
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The crowd became tense though when the Taiwanese was able to earn a penalty kick and with enough time before the match could be declared over.
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And its a penalty for Chinese Taipei! #PHFootballPeaceCupPhilippine Azkals
But the crowd went wild when Azkal goalkeeper Ed Sacapano was able to save the goal.
SAVED!!!! Awesome job Ed Sacapano!!!!!!! #PHIvsTPE #PHFootballPeaceCupFootball Fan
Great save by Ed Sacapano! #PHFootballPeaceCupPhilippine Azkals
Nice save by Sacapano! Woohoo! #GoAzkals #PHFootballPeaceCup #PinoyPride @PHI_Azkals @AZKALNEWSHazel
Honestly, I doubted Eduard Sacapano's ability before. He proved me wrong in this tournament. Good job Eduard!! #PHFootballPeaceCupFootball Fan
#PHFootballPeaceCup !!!! great save by Sacapano !!!! @DemitOmphroy @DenisSantosWolf @CarliedeMurga @misagh_9 THE CHAMPIONS #AZKALS.Jhed Magsico
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And as soon as the whistle was blown, history was made yet again.
RT @RicoHizon Philippine Azkals win 1st International Crown in 99 years - Good News Pilipinas - http://goodnewspilipinas.com/2012/09/30/philippine-azkals-win-1st-international-crown-in-99-years/ via @GalingPinoyJim
Congrats! RT @AZKALNEWS: The #Azkals are the 2012 #PHFootballPeaceCup Champions! First international title in 99 years.Ryan Reyes
Philippines has won its first football title in 99 years! #PHFootballPeaceCupPhilippine Azkals
Congrats Philippine #Azkals! First Football title in 99 years! #PHFootballPeaceCup Champions!John Charles™
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Golden Boot Award: Denis Wolf #PHFootballPeaceCup #azkalsFootball Fan
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Fans celebrated with their Azkals for winning this big victory.
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The rise of the Philippines - http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story/_/id/1173528/john-duerden:-the-rise-of-the-philippines- #AzkalsAzkals
Once again, congratulations to the Philippine Azkals, the Champions of the Philippine Football Peace Cup
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