HANOI (2 Dec 2010) – Defending champions Vietnam began their AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 title defence in style when they overwhelmed Myanmar 7-1 in their opening game at the My Dinh Stadium tonight. The score at the half was 2-1 in favour of the home team. “Congratulations will have to be extended to the players…
HANOI (2 Dec 2010) – The Philippines grabbed their first point from their first game in Group B of the AFF Suzuki Cup this year when they delivered a shocking 1-1 draw against former champions Singapore here at the My Dinh Stadium this evening. With the Lions expected to waltz over the Philippines, the end…
JAKARTA (1 Dec 2010) – In 1997, Laos scored a famous victory, which is still talked about to this day, at the Gelora Bung Karno when they stunned Malaysia 1-0 in the SEA Games. Today, at the same venue 13-years later, Laos came within a whisker of another sensational win. Laos, however, conceded a goal…
JAKARTA (1 Dec 2010) – Newly hitched Indonesian goalkeeper Markus Harison Rihihina had a rude scare that his hopes of celebrating his recent marriage was done for when he conceded a goal in the 18th minute. But Markus performed remarkably after that to keep the opposing strikers at bay while his teammates reeled in the…
HANOI (1 Dec 2010) – As Vietnam began their assault in Group B of the AFF Suzuki Cup tomorrow, the question is thrown as to whether the team has the tenacity to successfully defend the crown they won two years ago for the first time ever. Vietnam chief coach Henrique Calisto admitted at the pre-match…
HANOI (1 Dec 2010) – As teams in the northern hemisphere prepare to don their gloves, hats and thermals for the upcoming months, the biennial AFF cup in the humidity of South East Asia offers a more tropical alternative. The tournament has been held since 1996 with Thailand and Singapore each enjoying standout success since…