JAKARTA (9 Jan 2012) – Widodo Cahyono Putro has been named as the coach for Indonesia Under-21 team in preparation for the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy 2012. Following the resignation of Rahmad Darmawan as the Indonesia U23 team last month, there was a real need to appoint a new man at the helm to lead the…
BANGKOK (8 Jan 2012) – Newly-crowned Thai Premier League (TPL) champions Buriram PEA will take on Muang Thong United in the final of the FA Cup which has been scheduled for 10 January. Buriram, who are in the chase for the treble this season, made the final of the FA Cup this year after beating…
KUALA LUMPUR (8 Jan 2012) – Negeri Sembilan lifted the 2012 Malaysian season opening Charity Shield when they beat Kelantan 2-1 last night in the match that was played at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. With the win, the Malaysia Cup 2011 champions delivered the warning to Kelantan that their hopes of winning all…
HANOI (8 Jan 2012) – There seem to be no quick resolution to the dispute over broadcasting rights of the Vietnam Super League when digital TV service provider AVG demanded compensation from TV station VTC, for broadcasting the live match between Vissai Ninh Binh and Dong Thap last week. According to AVG’s letter sent to…
SINGAPORE (6 Jan 2012) – After a loss and two defeats in their last three friendlies, the LIONSXII finally carved their first win in preparation for their first foray in the Malaysian Super League – with a 1-0 victory over Johor FC. In the game that was played at the Jalan Besar Stadium, the newly-assembled…
MANILA (6 Jan 2012) – The historic Rizal Memorial Stadium will be upgraded, courtesy of the third FIFA Goal project through the Philippines Football Federation (PFF). Mariano Araneta, the president of the PFF said to the Philippines Inquirer this week that through the project, the capacity of the stadium will be increased to 23,000 from…