KUALA LUMPUR (15 Dec 2012) – Hours after being shown the exit from semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup, Malaysian chief coach Datuk K. Rajagobal said that he needed a break. With his position secured by the FA of Malaysia (FAM), the former Selangor stalwart said that he needed some time off from football to…
BANGKOK (13 Dec 2012) – Thailand dumped defending champions Malaysia 2-0 in the second-leg, semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 to book their first final in four years. The red card on Malaysian centreback Mohd Fadhli Shas turned the game to Thailand’s favour as the three-time champions found the back of the net in…
BANGKOK (13 Dec 2012) – Three-time champions, Thailand declared their return to the top flight of Southeast Asian football when they qualified for their seventh AFF Suzuki Cup final at the Supachalasai Stadium here tonight. The Thais, winners in 1996, 2000 and 2002, defeated a 10-man Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg semi-finals for an…
HANOI (13 Dec 2012) –Two Vietnamese clubs have officially put in their dissolution papers which will see them unable to take part in the V-League 2013, scheduled for kick-off early next year. The two clubs who have withdrawn their participation are Navibank Saigon FC and Hanoi FC. As such, five players from Navibank Saigon FC…
SINGAPORE (12 Dec 2012) – Mohammad Khairul Amri will forever remember the revered date of 12-12-12, for it was the day he delivered the winner against the Philippines and led Singapore into their fourth AFF Suzuki Cup final in 14 years. Singapore, winners in 1998, 2002 and 2004, will only know their opponents after tomorrow…
SINGAPORE (12 Dec 2012) – The Lions have qualified for three finals in the history of this prestigious tournament. And each time they did, they would emerge winners. Today, Singapore are aiming for a fourth final appearance but before they do, they will have to brush aside contenders the Philippines in the second leg semifinal…