HANOI (24 Oct 2011) – Vietnam finished second in the VFF Cup behind Uzbekistan to inject further confidence for their campaign in the SEA Games early next month. A 1-1 draw against Malaysia in their final round robin game last night gave them the runners-up spot as the former ended up third and Myanmar fourth…
VIENTIANE (23 Oct 2011) – Two quick strikes in the first 10 minutes of the second half led Thailand to convincing 4-0 win over Laos in the semi-finals of the AFF Women’s Championship at the National Stadium. After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Thailand charged back to dominate the remainder of the match and secure…
VIENTIANE (23 Oct 2011) – Vietnam, favoured to win this evening, failed to convert a penalty in the very last minute of tonight’s hard-fought semi-final showdown – allowing Myanmar to sensationally advance to the final of the AFF Women’s Championship with a 2-1 win at the National Stadium here. “The plan was to hold Vietnam…
KUALA LUMPUR (23 Oct 2011) – Malaysia FA Cup champions Terengganu will take on Negeri Sembilan in their first Malaysia Cup final in 90 years. This follows the end of the semi-final stage of the Malaysia Cup last night when Terengganu beat Selangor 2-1 at the Sultan Ismail Stadium in Kuala Terengganu for a 4-1…
MANILA (22 Oct 2011) – Despite being drawn into what was termed as a ‘favourable’ draw’, Philippines national Under-23 team manager Dan Palami said that there is no room for complacency and that the squad must work harder to make their presence felt. The draw for the much-anticipated men’s football event at the 26th edition…
DILI (22 Oct 2011) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter went on the offensive yesterday, hoping his new anti-corruption drive will ease the pressure on his scandal-hit organisation and bring transparency into the world body. Blatter (pix), who won an election battle to see off former Asian football supremo Mohamed Bin Hammam earlier this year, said…