By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines � Icheon Citizen may be playing in the third tier of Korean football, but it doesn�t mean that they would be easy picking for the Philippine Azkals.
The Azkals are bracing for a tough test against the Koreans at 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Kia Rio Cup at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
And while the Citizen squad is a relatively unknown entity in the football world, the Azkals are welcoming the challenge of facing a club from an elite footballing country like Korea.
�It�s imperative that we continue playing against clubs from abroad to keep the team competitive,� said Azkals manager Dan Palami.
Palami said the game against the Koreans, which will also benefit
the victims of Tropical Storm �Sendong,� is an integral part of the preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup in Nepal in March.
Coach Michael Weiss has stressed the need to bolster the squad in case some Europe-based players won�t be available in important tournaments.
A brand new 2012 Kia Rio will be raffled off after the game.
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