KUALA LUMPUR (8 Dec 2012) – Defending champions Malaysia have confirmed that they will be without midfielders Wan Zack Haikal Wan Nor or Shakir Shaari for their AFF Suzuki Cup first leg, semi-final clash against Thailand tomorrow night. Datuk K. Rajagobal, the chief coach of Malaysia, said at the pre-match press conference this morning that…
MANILA (7 Dec 2012) – If Philippines team manager Dan Palami has his way, the historical records of the AFF Suzuki Cup will have to be updated beginning with tomorrow’s match against Singapore. While the Azkals have beaten the Lions in a previous friendly, the past records of this tournament certainly do not favour the…
KUALA LUMPUR (7 Dec 2012) – Below is the Press Advisory for the first-leg, semi-final match between Malaysia and Thailand that will be played at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on 9 December 2012. Events for 8 December 2012 Team Managers’ Meeting – 0900 Congress II, Palace of the Golden Horses …
MANILA (7 Dec 2012) – Singapore have enough experience in the team to get the better of the Philippines in tomorrow’s first leg semifinal encounter at the Rizal Memorial Stadium here. “We can deal with them … we have enough experience,” said Raddy Avramovic at the pre-match conference here today. The Lions coach said that…
MANILA (7 Dec 2012) – There will be a one-minute silence before tomorrow’s AFF Suzuki Cup first leg semifinal match as a mark of respect for the many Filipinos who lost their lives due to a typhoon that struck the southern portions of the country. Local papers have reported that at least 325 were killed…
MANILA (7 Dec 2012) – Third-choice goalkeeper Eduard Sacapano will still be entrusted to man the post when the Philippines’ take on Singapore in the semi-final of the AFF Suzuki Cup tomorrow night. Following the failure to get a release for either first choice keeper Neil Etheridge or No. 2 Roland Muller, the responsibility will…