MANILA (21 Nov 2016) – Two years ago, Indonesia went down 4-0 to the Philippines in the group stage of the previous edition of the AFF Suzuki Cup. It was the only loss they suffered but it was enough to end their hopes of making the semifinals. Looking back, Indonesian coach Alfred Riedl pointed at…
MANILA (21 Nov 2016) – Defending champs Thailand and Singapore are the most successful teams in the history of the AFF Suzuki Cup but tomorrow all that will count for little as they attempt to out-play each other to secure their place in the next round. Thailand, winners in 1996, 2000, 2002, hope to confirm…
MANILA (21 Nov 2016) – Defending champions Thailand and Singapore square off against each other tomorrow in the biggest game so far in the 2016 AFF Suzuki Cup – which renews an old friendly rivalry between the two famous coaches. Thailand’s Kiatisuk Senamuang, popularly known as ‘Zico’ thanks to his sensational scoring exploits during his…
MANILA (19 Nov 2016) – Hosts Philippines threw everything they had at their rivals but ten-man Singapore managed to hang for a precious draw in the second Group A match on the opening day of the AFF Suzuki Cup at the Philippine Sports Stadium here this evening. The game was just picking up steam when…
MANILA (19 Nov 2016) – Striker Teerasil Dangda’s stunning hattrick against Indonesia in the opening match today clearly reaffirmed Thailand’s position as the favourites to retain the prestigious AFF Suzuki Cup title this year. Thailand, four-time winners of the regional event, looked jaded at times but they made full use of their chances to…
MANILA (18 Nov 2016) – Anyone who watched the Thais take on Australia in the recent World Cup qualifying round to know that they are in tremendous form and clearly the favourites to defend the coveted AFF Suzuki Cup which begins in Manila tomorrow. The manner in which striker Teerasil Dangda and midfielder Chanathip “Messi…