BANGKOK (18 June 2015) – South Korea joined defending champions Japan and China in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup as Asian minnows Thailand failed to make the cut on the final day of group matches. The Koreans snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Spain in their final Group E game in Ottawa…
SINGAPORE (17 June 2015) – A brilliant goalkeeping performance from Izwan Mahbud helped Singapore hold Japan to a 0-0 draw at the Saitama Stadium on Tuesday evening at the 2018 World Cup and 2019 Asian Cup joint-qualifiers. Japan, ranked 52nd in the world, had numerous chances in the game but came up against a stumbling…
BANGKOK (17 June 2015) – Germany proved too strong for a tenacious Thailand as the ASEAN champions lost 4-0 to the number one-ranked women’s side in their final Group B fixture at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday. Thailand, who are taking part in the tournament for the first time in their history,…
SINGAPORE (16 June 2015) – Following the suspension on the FA of Indonesia (PSSI) by football’s world body FIFA recently, the AFF have decided to appoint new hosts for the various tournaments this year. The decision was made following the AFF 15th Council Meeting that was held in Singapore yesterday. The PSSI, who were suspended…
SINGAPORE (16 June 2015) – Thailand broke down determined Myanmar 3-0 to successfully defend their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games crown and win their 15th title overall in Singapore on Monday. Three second-half goals earned a deserved win for Thailand, who had to persevere against inspired goalkeeper Phyo Kyaw Zin before they finally subdued their neighbours and…
SINGAPORE (15 June 2015) – Thailand picked up their second football gold medal in two editions of the SEA Games when they beat Myanmar 3-0 in the final that was played tonight at the National Stadium. “Myanmar were compact in the first half and they relied on the counter attacks,” said Thai coach Choketawee Promrut.…