MANILA (24 Sept 2008) – Dutch-based Jason De Jong will be playing for the Philippines for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup 2008 qualifiers which will be held in Cambodia on 17-25 October, 2008. The 18-year-old De Jong currently plays for the U-19 team of NAC Breda in the First Division of the Dutch League. “It…
SINGAPORE (24 Sept 2008) – All four Asean clubs faltered in the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup 2008 last night as they look towards the next season to renew their effort. Singapore Armed Forces FC (SAFFC) presented the best opportunity for a club from Asean to make the last four of the championship following their…
HUE (23 Sept 2008) – Thailand made the semi-finals of the U21 International Thanh Nien Cup when they beat Malaysia 4-1 at the Tu Do Stadium in the central town of Hue. “I am pleased with the result,” said Kawin Kachendecha, the head coach for Thailand. “We must beat Vietnam to top Group A and…
HUE (22 Sept 2008) – The Vietnam national Under-21 team began the U21 International Thanh Nien Cup with a fabulous 4-2 win over Asean rivals Malaysia at the Tu Do Stadium in Hue province. “I am very pleased with what my players demonstrated. However, we have a lot more to do, especially improving the defence,”…
SINGAPORE (21 Sept 2008) – Singapore striker Noh Alam Shah has sent out a strong warning that he is back at his level best when he scored two goals last week to help his Tampines Rover’s side to a 4-1 win over Balestier Khalsa. Noh Alam, who had his one-year suspension due to an outburst…
BANGKOK (20 Sept 2008) – The FA of Thailand (FAT) have decided to postpone the annual King’s Cup series to January 2009 due to the commitment of several Asian teams for the fourth qualifying round of the 2010 World Cup. The FAT had already maintained from the start that they would prefer teams in the…