VIENTIANE (13 Dec 2009) – A double from striker Tran Kim Hong led Vietnam to the final of the women’s football event where they will face Thailand in the decider for the gold medal on December 16 at the Chao Anuvong Stadium. Vietnam beat hosts Laos 3-0 today in the decisive round robin game. Needing…
VIENTIANE (13 Dec 2009) – It was more than twelve years ago when Laos beat Malaysia 1-0 at the Jakarta SEA Games. And Soulivanh Xuenvilay will be hoping that the set of Under-23 youngsters can do the same when the two sides square up in the semi-finals of men’s football at the Main Stadium of…
VIENTIANE (12 Dec 2009) – Malaysian head coach K. Rajagobal could not hide his elation after watching his youngsters outgunned defending champions Thailand 2-1 in the final Group A match at the SEA Games last night. The Malaysians, who were desperate to win the tie to advance into the semi-finals, delivered a surprise with two…
VIENTIANE (12 Dec 2009) – While Thai head coach Steve Darby took responsibility for the team’s early exit from the group stage of the SEA Games, he nevertheless felt that his side should have finished off the Malaysians when they had the chance. Thailand, the eight-times winner of the SEA Games crown since 1993, were…
VIENTIANE (11 Dec 2009) – It was bitter disappointment for the Indonesia national Under-23 squad when the team not only failed to win even a single match in their SEA Games outing but also finished their campaign at the bottom of Group B. Indonesia, which have initiated programmes with Uruguay and where they even had…
VIENTIANE (11 Dec 2009) – Defending champions Thailand gained the upper hand to defend their women’s football crown following their 2-2 draw against Vietnam in their crucial round-robin match at the National University Stadium this afternoon. The Thais went into the game knowing that they need at least a point to make sure that they…