JAKARTA (19 July 2009) – The recent bombing which took place in Jakarta has far severe repercussion than the cancellation of the visit by Manchester United – it has put Indonesia’s World Cup dream in jeopardy. Indonesia are serious about being hosts for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and while it is still some years…
KUALA LUMPUR (18 July 2009) – The Malaysian XI almost caught Manchester United flat-footed in their very first game of their Asia Tour 2009 until a late strike from new signing Michael Owen sealed a late 3-2 win at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The score at the end of the first half was…
KUALA LUMPUR (17 July 2009) – Manchester United arrived into Malaysia this morning to immense welcome from their adoring fans as the fanfare later fizzled to news that the second match against Indonesia has been cancelled. With news filtering in that bombing incidents took place at two Jakarta hotels – Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott…
BANGKOK (15 July 2009) – The Thailand national Under-23 side beat Pakistan 2-0 in a friendly that was played at the Thunderdome Sport Complex. The SEA Games defending champions opened account in the 23rd minute through Keerati Kewsombat before Arthit Sunthornpit added the second goal from the penalty spot eight minutes later. Peter Reid, the…
HANOI (14 July 2009) – Da Nang thrashed former champions Dong Tam Long An 4-0 at the Chi Lang Stadium to keep their dream of their first ever V-League crown well on target. In spite of the heavy rain, both teams started strongly with Viet Thang testing Da Nang’s substitute goalkeeper Duc Cuong early in…
HANOI (13 July 2009) – Three-times FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldo might be heading to Vietnam at the end of the year for an exhibition match with his club Corinthians. The former World Cupper hauled up the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 2002. Nguyen Trong Hy, the chairman…