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…
VIENTIANE (21 Oct 2011) – Thailand recovered from a goal down to defeat Myanmar 3-1 to win Group B at the Chao Anouvong Stadium as ten-women Philippines battled to a 2-2 draw in the other tie at the National Stadium of the AFF Women’s Championship 2011. Myanmar led 1-0 at the break but Thailand blasted…
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (21 Oct 2011) – Brunei are looking forward to their first game against Timor Leste on 5 November – marking their return to the biennial championship after ten years. The last time the Sultanate side took part at the SEA Games was back in 2001 in Kuala Lumpur. Brunei, who only had…