YANGON (2 August 2016) – Defending ASEAN champions Thailand have been drawn in Group A of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 following the official draw that was held in a glittering ceremony here at the Novotel Yangon Max. The Thais, winners in 2014 and losing finalists in 2012, found themselves alongside hosts the Philippines, Singapore…
SINGAPORE (1 August 2016) – Singapore fell 2-1 to ten-man Cambodia in a friendly that was played at the National Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh this week. Fresh from their trip to Japan where they played three friendlies, Singapore fell to an early strike from Chan Vathanaka’s free-kick in the 19th minute. But Singapore replied…
MANDALAY (31 July 2016) – It was a match to determine the final group positions and to complete the semi-final fixtures. However, with over 20,000 fans in the stands screaming their hearts out, Myanmar were under pressure to deliver. The hosts did well to snatch the lead through Khin Moe Wai in the first half…
MELBOURNE (31 July 2016) – Spanish giants Atletico Madrid crashed to a 1-0 loss to A-League side Melbourne Victory on their Australian pre-season tour in Geelong on Sunday. The European Champions League runners-up fell behind to a goal against the run of play shortly before half-time and were kept scoreless in the second half. For…
MANDALAY (30 July 2016) – The outcome of today’s last group match between Thailand, the reigning champions, and Vietnam did not really matter as both sides had already booked their places in the semi-finals of the AFF Myanmar Women’s Championship. While Vietnam stunned the Thais 2-0 to top the standings, tonight’s result only confirmed the…
MANDALAY (29 July 2016) – Hosts Myanmar and Australia Under-20 claimed their places in the last four of the AFF Myanmar Women’s Championship in contrasting fashion at the Mandalar Thiri Stadium here today. While the home team, backed by over 15,000 passionate fans, slogged to defeat Malaysia 2-1, the Australia Under-20 team recorded the biggest…