JAKARTA (15 Nov 2011) – Singapore will host the 28th SEA Games in 2015 to mark the country’s 50th anniversary of independence. Gen Yutthasak Sasiprabha, president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, said after this week’s meeting of chiefs of member countries that Singapore had been overwhelmingly approved to host the Games. It will…
JAKARTA (15 Nov 2011) – Indonesia’s talismanic striker Bambang Pamungkas admits that the four successive losses they suffered thus far in Group E of the third round 2014 World Cup qualifiers is an embarrassment. Bambang or Bepe as he is more known as made the statement ahead of Indonesia’s clash against Iran later night at…
JAKARTA (14 Nov 2011) – Indonesia are enjoying a three day-break ahead of their cruncher against Malaysia on Thursday. To ensure they top the group, Indonesia only require a draw, Malaysia on the other hand must win to take over as leaders. What concerns Indonesian coach Rahmad Darmawan is that while they have a good…
JAKARTA (14 Nov 2011) – The home fans are often considered the 12th player in a team. Here in Indonesia, the home fans have been excellent and are fully committed to supporting their national players in the ongoing SEA Games football tournament. Any team here would be envious of the kind of total support the…
JAKARTA (14 Nov 2011) – The dream is over. Thailand’s hope of regaining the SEA Games crown fell to pieces last night when they conceded their second loss in Group A following a 3-1 defeat to Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. The team had earlier went down 2-1 to Malaysia in their first…
Despite being just 23-years-old, Teerasil Dangda has already clocked up four years of experience as Thailand’s top hitman. Since breaking into the international arena on home soil at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, the Muang Thong United marksman has gradually established himself as something of a talisman with the War Elephants. Asia’s third qualifying round for the…