JAKARTA (12 Dec 2010) – The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Jakarta venue has decided to increase the ticket pricing for the two-legged semi-finals between Indonesia and the Philippines which will be held at the Senayan Stadium. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow. With the Philippines unable to provide a suitable playing venue which…
KUALA LUMPUR (11 Dec 2010) – The Malaysia national team will not go along the way of several teams in the ASEAN region and take in imports to power the cause of their national team further. Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, the Malaysian Minister for Youth and Sports, said this week that by taking in…
BANGKOK (11 Dec 2010) – The early exit of three-times champions Thailand from the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 this week has not affected the position of Datuk Worawi Makudi where he said that he will still stay on as the president of the FA of Thailand (FAT). “I am still the (Thai) football association president…
MANILA (10 Dec 2010) – Following their superb run in the on-going AFF Suzuki Cup 2010, Philippines vice president Jejomar Binay has called for a nationwide training program to assure a steady pool of capable players. Binay said that the Philippines should not rest on their laurels but instead start a program to enhance the…
HANOI (8 Dec 2010) – Defending champions Vietnam delivered what was expected of them to beat Singapore 1-0 to win Group B of the AFF Suzuki Cup as the Philippines grabbed the other semi-final spot following their scoreless against Myanmar. In front of a packed audience at the My Dinh National Stadium, the lone strike…
JAKARTA (Dec 7, 2010) – Striker Bambang Pamungkas emerged from the shadows of his teammates to convert two penalties which resulted in Thailand making a premature exit and arch rivals Malaysia claiming the second semifinal slot from Group A. Bambang’s goals saw Indonesia come from behind to edge 10-man Thailand 2-1 at the Gelora Bung…