PHUKET (3 Nov 2011) – Phuket FC will provide the last and final test for Thailand later today as they look to regain the SEA Games crown they lost to Malaysia two years ago in Laos. The Thai team, who are currently in the southern beach city of Phuket, were chasing their ninth straight SEA…
JAKARTA (3 Nov 2011) – Vietnam chief coach Falko Goetz has termed the tie as ‘tricky’ while Philippines’ Michael Weiss has described their opening game against the 2009 runners-up as ‘heavy’. But whatever the misgivings, if there is anything which is certain, all bets are off for the opener as the gloves come off for…
HANOI (3 Nov 2011) – With their domination in the South East Asian region beyond contention, Thailand are the team to beat in the men’s Futsal event at the SEA Games later this month. Vietnam chief Futsal coach Sergio Gargelli said that if the team harbours any intention of winning the gold medal at the…
YANGON (2 Nov 2011) – Myanmar have listed nine new faces for their SEA Games campaign alongside several who have seen action at the biennial championship previously. Newly appointed chief coach of the Myanmar U23 side Stefan Hansson has decided to give further opportunities for those players who have made an impression in the Myanmar…
MANILA (2 Nov 2011) – Jason de Jong makes a return to Indonesia this week – hoping that this time round, he will be able to make more than just a passing impression. De Jong was part of the Philippines squad that played against Indonesia in the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 before…
SINGAPORE (2 Nov 2011) – Izwan Mahbud is one relieved lad. After sustaining a freak injury to his ankle just last week, the 21-year-old goalkeeper made an expeditious recovery to make the Singapore provisional squad for the SEA Games next week. “It was not a really serious injury actually but I’m glad that it is…