VIENTIANE (31 May 2011) – Laos geared up their preparation for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia next month with two friendly matches in China this week.
The Laotian, who have been a consistent performer in the past few editions of the AFF Suzuki Cup qualifiers, played against a Kunming University team at the Chao Anouvong Stadium.
“The Lao national team has 40 players and where they have been training at the Houay Hong National Football Centre. The two friendly matches are important to select the best 22 players to represent the country,” said Bounlup Khankitisak, the chief coach of Laos.
The last time Laos played against Cambodia was at the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup qualifiers in Vientiane and which ended in a scoreless draw.
2014 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
First round draw
Malaysia v Taiwan
Bangladesh v Pakistan
Cambodia v Laos
Sri Lanka v Philippines
Afghanistan v Palestine
Vietnam v Macau
Nepal v East Timor
Mongolia v Myanmar
First legs to be played on 29 June 2011 – Second legs to be played on 3 July 2011
Second round draw
Thailand v Afghanistan or Palestine
Lebanon v Bangladesh or Pakistan
China v Cambodia or Laos
Turkmenistan v Indonesia
Kuwait v Sri Lanka or Philippines
Oman v Mongolia or Myanmar
Saudi Arabia v Hong Kong
Iran v Maldives
Syria v Tajikistan
Qatar v Vietnam or Macau
Iraq v Yemen
Singapore v Malaysia or Taiwan
Uzbekistan v Kyrgyzstan
United Arab Emirates v IndiaJordan v Nepal or East Timor
First legs to be played on 23 July 2011 – Second legs to be played on 28 July 2011
