JAKARTA (19 Jan 2019) – Former Indonesian head coach Ivan Kolev has been appointed as the new head coach of Indonesian champions Persija Jakarta. Kolev signed a contract for one year with the side that is also known as Macan Kemayoran. He takes over the spot from Brazilian Stefano Cugurra. “It feels good to sign…
HANOI (18 Jan 2019) – Vietnam made the cut for the Round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup for only the second time in the history following the end of the group stage. After 36 matches, Vietnam and Oman claimed the Round of 16’s two remaining places with the former taking on unbeaten…
HANOI (17 Jan 2019) – Vietnam will have some anxious wait to do despite their 2-0 win over Yemen in their final game in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup in Al Ain. Victory by three goals or more would have guaranteed Vietnam their place in the Round of 16 but as things stand,…
PETALING JAYA (17 Jan 2019) – PJ City Football Club was unveiled this week as they look to make an impact in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) 2019. PJ City FC, through their affiliation with the Malaysian Indian Football Association (MIFA), gained a place in the MSL following the withdrawal of club side, FELCRA. “I am…
MANILA (16 Jan 2019) – The Philippines ended their first foray at the AFC Asian Cup 2019 where their 3-1 loss to Kyrgyzstan tonight at the Rashid Stadium completed their fixtures in Group C. The Azkals as they are more fondly known as had earlier fell to a 1-0 loss to South Korea and then…
SYDNEY (16 Jan 2019) – Tom Rogic delivered a superb winner right at the end to deliver Australia a dramatic 3-2 win over Syria and a place in the Round of 16 of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. In an evenly contested tie at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Syria were not pulling any…