Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday, October 2, 2008
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Cleyton Baptistella (R) of Italy fights for the ball with Panomkom Saisorn of Thailand during their FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying match at the Gimnasio Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro September 30, 2008. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL)
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FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Cleyton Baptistella (C) of Italy kicks the ball against Panomkom Saisorn (R) and goalkeeper Surapong Tompa of Thailand during their FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying match at the Gimnasio Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro September 30, 2008. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL)
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Adriano Foglia (L) of Italy fights for the ball with Natthapon Suttiroj of Thailand during their FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying match at the Gimnasio Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro September 30, 2008. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL)
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Adriano Foglia (R) of Italy fights for the ball with Natthapon Suttiroj of Thailand during their FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying match at the Gimnasio Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro September 30, 2008. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL)
Source http://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/photo/photolist.html#893120
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Thailand's Eakapong Suratsawang fights for the ball with Italy's goalkeeper Alexandre Feller
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Italy's Grana fights for the ball with Thailand's Panomkorn Saisorn
FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008
Italy's Sandro Zanetti fights for the ball with Thailand's Panuwat Janta
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
AFC Futsal Championship
Hosts cruise into final
16 May 2008
BANGKOK - Thailand qualified for the final of the AFC Futsal Championship in emphatic fashion with a 7-3 victory over China at Nimibutr Stadium. Thailand produced a fine performance to dominate the large majority of a semi-final from which there was only ever going to be one winner once the hosts had established a comfortable lead. Thailand had the game's first chance when Panuwa Janta's corner found the on-rushing Lertchai Issarasuwipakorn but his close-range effort was well blocked by keeper Zheng Tao and Lertchai then stabbed the rebound wide. But the hosts took the lead soon afterwards when Lertchai played in Panomkorn Saisorn and he slipped the ball past the onrushing Zheng as the partisan crowd erupted. Thailand doubled their advantage when Prasert Innui crashed home a right-footed shot and it soon became 3-0 as a quick break saw Panuwa feed Panomkorn and he produced a composed side-foot finish to sweep the ball past Zheng. The Chinese keeper stopped his side falling further behind when Natthapon Suttiroj's scuffed shot fell into the path of Anucha Munjareren but Zheng made an excellent reflex save. Liu Xinyi gave China hope after he worked an opening and despatched a left-foot shot into the roof of the net but it was soon extinguished when Anucha found the top corner despite slipping as he shot. Thailand then extended their lead to 5-1 before the interval when Eakapong Suratsawang's corner was backheeled by Anucha and skipper Panuwa smashed the ball home. Prasert netted Thailand's sixth after the break with a deflected strike before Tanakorn Santanaprasit broke clear and slid the ball past Zheng. China notched their second goal when Li Jian held off a defender before producing a low finish and Liu grabbed his second of the game when Thailand keeper Somkid Chuenta failed to stop his weak shot. A brief scuffle by the touchline saw Zheng booked before Zhang Xiao was also shown yellow for a retaliatory tackle as Thailand cruised to victory.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
AFC Champions League 2008 Chonburi 3-1 Melbourne Victory
AFC Champions League
Chonburi 3-1 Melbourne Victory
supporter celebration after Chonburi lead 1-0
March 19, 2008
Supachalasai National Stadium
Super sub Baga bags Victory
BANGKOK - Substitute Stephane Baga came on to score two late goals as Thai Premier League champions Chonburi picked up their first win in the AFC Champions League with a stunning 3-1 victory over Australian side Melbourne Victory on Wednesday.
The Cameroonian forward came on with 20 minutes remaining at Supachalasai National Stadium and rifled home a spectacular shot from 30 metres in the 79th minute to restore Chonburi's lead after Daniel Allsopp had cancelled out Fabiano's first-half opener.
The Thais were reduced to ten men with five minutes remaining when Arthit Suntornphit was dismissed after receiving his second caution but Baga settled the matter deep into stoppage time when he drove into the box before sliding the ball past goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos.
Chonburi moved to the top of Group G on goal difference, ahead of Japanese side Gamba Osaka who beat Chunnam Dragons of Korea 4-3 earlier on Wednesday.
The opening 20 minutes were uneventful but the game sparked to life midway through the first half when Fabiano launched a shot from the edge of the Melbourne box that flew just over the crossbar.
On 36 minutes, Fabiano rose high to knock down the ball into the path of Chonburi skipper Pipob On-Mo who surged past the last defender before firing a weak effort that failed to trouble Theoklitos.
The deadlock would be broken though a minute before half-time when a deep cross by Arthit picked out an unmarked Fabiano, who rose unchallenged to send a looping header past Theoklitos.
Melbourne should have drawn level in stoppage time at the end of the firs thalf as Claudio Caceres squared the ball across the face of goal to an unattended Archie Thompson who completely missed the ball from six yards out.
The Australian side drew level two minutes later when a cross from the left flank by Matthew Kemp was turned in by Allsopp in the six-yard box.
The game turned physical and Arthit was lucky to receive only a yellow card in the 65th minute for a lunging challenge on Blagoja Celeski.
Fabiano nearly restored Chonburi's lead two minutes later with a surging run that took him into Melbourne box where he unleashed a shot that took a deflection before coming back off the right post.
Baga came on in the 70th minute and took only nine minutes to make an impact with a superb strike.
The Cameroonian gained possession in the Melbourne half and unleashed a left-footed screamer from 30 metres that flew into the top left corner ofthe Melbourne net giving Theoklitos no chance.
Chonburi held to hold on in the final few minutes with only 10 men when Arthit was needlessly dismissed after being shown a second yellow card for time-wasting but the best chance that Melbourne could muster was a looping header by Allsopp that flew harmlessly over the crossbar.
With the Australian side pushing for an equaliser, Baga caught them on thecounter-attack deep into stoppage time, advancing into the Melbourne box before coolly slotting the ball past Theoklitos.
Source http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165970280.html
The Cameroonian forward came on with 20 minutes remaining at Supachalasai National Stadium and rifled home a spectacular shot from 30 metres in the 79th minute to restore Chonburi's lead after Daniel Allsopp had cancelled out Fabiano's first-half opener.
The Thais were reduced to ten men with five minutes remaining when Arthit Suntornphit was dismissed after receiving his second caution but Baga settled the matter deep into stoppage time when he drove into the box before sliding the ball past goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos.
Chonburi moved to the top of Group G on goal difference, ahead of Japanese side Gamba Osaka who beat Chunnam Dragons of Korea 4-3 earlier on Wednesday.
The opening 20 minutes were uneventful but the game sparked to life midway through the first half when Fabiano launched a shot from the edge of the Melbourne box that flew just over the crossbar.
On 36 minutes, Fabiano rose high to knock down the ball into the path of Chonburi skipper Pipob On-Mo who surged past the last defender before firing a weak effort that failed to trouble Theoklitos.
The deadlock would be broken though a minute before half-time when a deep cross by Arthit picked out an unmarked Fabiano, who rose unchallenged to send a looping header past Theoklitos.
Melbourne should have drawn level in stoppage time at the end of the firs thalf as Claudio Caceres squared the ball across the face of goal to an unattended Archie Thompson who completely missed the ball from six yards out.
The Australian side drew level two minutes later when a cross from the left flank by Matthew Kemp was turned in by Allsopp in the six-yard box.
The game turned physical and Arthit was lucky to receive only a yellow card in the 65th minute for a lunging challenge on Blagoja Celeski.
Fabiano nearly restored Chonburi's lead two minutes later with a surging run that took him into Melbourne box where he unleashed a shot that took a deflection before coming back off the right post.
Baga came on in the 70th minute and took only nine minutes to make an impact with a superb strike.
The Cameroonian gained possession in the Melbourne half and unleashed a left-footed screamer from 30 metres that flew into the top left corner ofthe Melbourne net giving Theoklitos no chance.
Chonburi held to hold on in the final few minutes with only 10 men when Arthit was needlessly dismissed after being shown a second yellow card for time-wasting but the best chance that Melbourne could muster was a looping header by Allsopp that flew harmlessly over the crossbar.
With the Australian side pushing for an equaliser, Baga caught them on thecounter-attack deep into stoppage time, advancing into the Melbourne box before coolly slotting the ball past Theoklitos.
Source http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165970280.html
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Images of Singapore
Experience the magic behind the history of Singapore! Here, legend, fact and folklore are creatively interwoven for guests to enjoy the special "I am there" experience. Images of Singapore is a journey to the very soul of Singapore – a place where cultural diversity, unity of values, adventure, perseverance and honor converge like nowhere else in the world. A must-visit for every visitor!Bring home a little piece of Singapore to accompany the memories of your visit! The Images of Singapore Shop offers everything from games to garments, unique souvenirs from all ethnic groups, and a comprehensive collection of books with topics ranging from local culture to Asian cuisine.
Merlions Sentosa Islands Singapore
Get ready for a fascinating encounter with the biggest replica of Singapore's most enduring symbol - The Merlion. Standing at 37 metres high, this half-lion, half-fish creature brings you to the depth of the sea as you walk side-by-side with legendary sea dragons and mythical mermaids. Relive the origins of the Merlion in an enchanting animation feature and discover what fortune lies in store for you at the mouth of the Mercubs.
Get a glimpse of the Merlion view where you will be rewarded with a 360° view of Sentosa and Singapore's southern shores. From the Mouth Gallery Viewing Deck on level 9, you can even spot Singapore's impressive skyline.
When you're done gazing at the splendid views, don’t forget to grab an iconic souvenir of Singapore, Merlion from The Merlion Shop. Let the myths and legends of the deep and the joy and fortunes of the Mercubs continue to be with you. At the back of The Merlion is a 120-metre-long Gaudi-inspired mosaic walkway – Merlion Walk.
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/attractions/the_merlion_merlionwalk.html
Get a glimpse of the Merlion view where you will be rewarded with a 360° view of Sentosa and Singapore's southern shores. From the Mouth Gallery Viewing Deck on level 9, you can even spot Singapore's impressive skyline.
When you're done gazing at the splendid views, don’t forget to grab an iconic souvenir of Singapore, Merlion from The Merlion Shop. Let the myths and legends of the deep and the joy and fortunes of the Mercubs continue to be with you. At the back of The Merlion is a 120-metre-long Gaudi-inspired mosaic walkway – Merlion Walk.
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/explore_sentosa/attractions/the_merlion_merlionwalk.html
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Lucas leveller flattens Chonburi
OSAKA - Brazilian striker Lucas scored a last-gasp equaliser as Gamba Osaka eked out a 1-1 draw with Thailand's Chonburi FC in Group G of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday evening. Arthit Suntornphit looked to have given Chonburi a surprise win and all three points when he slotted home from close range in the 58th minute after an impressive run by Brazilian striker Ney Fabiano had torn the home defence apart. But Lucas struck from close range deep into injury time to give Akira Nishino's team a share of the points after the Nabisco Cup holders had dominated but were unable to find a way past the Thai defence. Gamba striker Bare went close in the 13th minute when his header crashed against the crossbar and Japan international Yasuhito Endo saw his free-kick pushed around the post by Kosin Hathairattanakool six minutes later, who also denied Shinichi Terada just before the break. The teams went in level at half time but, after several near misses at the other end by Gamba, Chonburi hit the Japanese on the break to stun the home support. Ney Fabiano tore down the right flank before cutting into the penalty area and past Hiroki Mizumoto before hitting a shot that was blocked by a despairing lunge from Hideo Hashimoto. However, the ball broke to the unmarked Arthit and he stroked the ball home with ease to stun the home support. With a major shock on the cards, Gamba threw everything forward but, despite the onslaught, Chonburi managed to deny their more illustrious counterparts for more than 30 minutes. Thai national team goalkeeper Kosin outstanding between the posts, denying Lucas in the 65th minute and keeping out a pair of efforts from Bare in the final 10 minutes. But eventually the Japanese side found a way through to take a share of the points and spare their own blushes. The Chonburi defence was unable to properly clear a lofted ball into the penalty area and former FC Tokyo striker Lucas capitalised at the far post, sliding his shot home in the fourth minute of injury time to break the Thai side's hearts.
Source http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165838886.html
Source http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165838886.html
Kashima breaks the Bank
BANGKOK - Kashima Antlers kicked off their challenge for this season's AFC Champions League title with a 9-1 thrashing of Thailand's Krung Thai Bank on Wednesday. Yuzo Tashiro, Marquinhos and Takuya Nozawa all scored twice for the J.League champions as they made an emphatic statement of their intent in Group F of this year's continental championship. Tashiro opened the scoring with just 16 minutes on the clock when he had time and space in the Krung Thai Bank penalty area to chest down the ball before slotting past Klisana Klunklin. Five minutes later Daiki Iwamasa doubled Antlers' lead when he strode into the penalty area unmarked to head Mitsuo Ogasawara's header home as Kashima overpowered the Thais. The game was all but over as a contest with 10 minutes remaining of the first half when Nozawa volleyed home Marquinhos' lay-off from just outside the penalty area, beating the goalkeeper to his left. Kashima extended their lead two minutes after the restart when Marquinhos tore down the left before lifting the ball over the keeper. But while Supachai Komslip cleared off the line, Takeshi Aoki followed up to score. Tashiro claimed his second of the game three minutes later when he was put in on goal and, although Klisana saved the striker's first attempt, he slotted home the rebound. Kassim Kone reduced Kashima's lead in the 64th minute when he rose highest to head home from six yards out but just five minutes later Antlers had restored their five-goal cushion when Marquinhos muscled his way through to goal. The former JEF United Chiba, Yokohama F Marinos and Shimizu S-Pulse striker then claimed his second of the game just two minutes later when he again used his strength to evade the home defence before rolling the ball over the line. And just another two minutes had passed when substitute Ryuta Sasaki slotted home from close range after Klisana spilled Nozawa's initial shot. With time running out the scoring looked to be complete, but with the game in injury time Nozawa claimed his second of the match when he strolled in to push the ball over the line with barely seconds remaining.
Source http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165838881.html
Keep focus says Kashima coach
BANGKOK - Kashima Antlers coach Oswaldo de Oliveira warned his players against complacency after they breezed to a 9-1 victory over Krung Thai Bank in their AFC Champions League Group F opener on Wednesday. The hosts were never really in the game as Kashima, looking to wrest the continental title from fellow Japanese side Urawa Reds, dominated from start to finish. Yuzo Tashiro, Marquinhos and Takuya Nozawa all helped themselves to two goals each while Daiki Iwamasa, Takeshi Aoki and Ryuta Sasaki also scored to ensure Antlers got their campaign off to an emphatic start. "It is a good start," said de Oliveira. "It makes us very optimistic for the rest of the competition. "The games will get harder and we have to raise our standard. We also have J.League matches so we have to watch the players' condition. "It is too early to say how we will do but we are happy to get the competition off to a good start." Krung Thai Bank coach Attaphol Puspakom admitted the result will make it difficult for his side to progress beyond the group stage. Kassim Kone had reduced the deficit for the Thai side after the hour mark with a header but it did little to stem Kashima's onslaught as they continued to add goals. "At the beginning of the match, we aimed for three points," said Attaphol. "We attacked from the start of the game but our defenders, especially the two full backs, did not mark the Kashima players well and that allowed their players to score easily. "This loss will make it difficult for us to qualify for the next round. In the rest of the matches we will have to play our best. "Kashima have a lot more experience than our players in this tournament.Some of our players are new to the competition." Attaphol's biggest fear is that the defeat could have a damaging effect on the club's form in the domestic league. He added: "We lost this match and surely it will effect our form in the Thailand League because our defenders and goalkeeper will lose confidence. "I think this is the biggest score that we have lost to an opponent by in the AFC Champions League."
Jadet jubilant despite draw
OSAKA - Chonburi coach Jadet Meelarp was delighted with his team's display as the Thai side came within seconds of notching up a shock victory over J.League side Gamba Osaka on Wednesday evening. Only an injury-time equaliser from Brazilian striker Lucas managed to salvage a point for the Nabisco Cup winners after Arthit Sunthornphit had given the Thai champions a surprise lead with 30 minutes remaining. "It was a pity that we couldn't get the three points," said Jadet. "But I'm happy with this outcome although I never expected this. "I don't think we played the way we had planned. But we did our best to defend against our opponents' attack." Jadet admitted he had studied videos of Gamba's most recent performances and that research played a key role in his team's ability to unsettle their opponents. "Gamba are very good at attacking and were as strong as we had expected," he said. "But our tactics and players' skills combined well today." Gamba manager Akira Nishino cut a disconsolate figure after the game and he was not satisfied either with the result or his team's struggles in front of goal. "It was a tough game," said the former Kashiwa Reysol manager. "I knew it could be like this as our opponents have good abilities. But I never thought we would struggle to break them down as much as we did. "Our aim was to pick up three points today but even from early in the first half we could see if wasn't going to be easy. Chonburi were better than I thought. "The only positive thing about today's game is that we scored the goal at the last minute. I was also able to assess the level of our players." Nishino denied his lack of research on the strengths and weaknesses of Chonburi was the reason his side struggled for most of the game. "You shouldn't study your opponents too much, and I'd like to focus on showing our style of football more. Today, we ruined the game because we couldn't score," he said. "I don't think we played that poorly. We need to continue working on what we have been working on, which is how to break down our opponents and score goals."
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
VA visits Chonburi
KUALA LUMPUR: AFC’s Vision Asia delegation visited Thailand’s Chonburi province recently to assess the current status of football and to identify appropriate goals for football development. Detailed discussions with the officials from Chonburi, including officials from the Thailand League champions Chonburi Football Club, were held during the assessment visit. Vision Asia aims to develop football at all levels in the province, beginning with improving the organisational structure, reorganising competitions, developing coaches and referees and initiating structured grassroots and youth programmes. One of the initial objectives will be to establish a football association in Chonburi. Thanasak Suraprasert, general secretary of Chonburi Football Club, expressed his commitment to the project. “We recognised that new structures need to be implemented to oversee all aspects and levels of football here in Chonburi. With the guidance and assistance of AFC, we look forward to fulfilling this objective.” A tailor-made strategic plan for football development in Chonburi will be designed and agreed with the football officials in the province followed by immediate implementation.
Source
http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165511216.html
Source
http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165511216.html
Chanvit calm over Withe appointment
BANGKOK
– Thailand head coach Chanvit Polchovin is pragmatic over the appointment of former national team manager Peter Withe in the role of opposition scout. The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) have engaged Withe to assess and analyse Thailand’s 2010 World Cup qualification opponents and Chanvit sees no conflict of interest between himself and the former England international, who led the Thais to the 2000 and 2002 Tiger Cups. ''There is no problem at all because I am handling the coaching and Peter is doing the scouting to check out our opponents so there is no reason for any conflict,'' Chanvit told local media. Thailand entertains Oman in their next 2010 World Cup qualifier on March 26 and will warm-up for the match with the Gulf Sultanate with a friendly against China in Kunming on March 15.
Source
http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165544155.html
– Thailand head coach Chanvit Polchovin is pragmatic over the appointment of former national team manager Peter Withe in the role of opposition scout. The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) have engaged Withe to assess and analyse Thailand’s 2010 World Cup qualification opponents and Chanvit sees no conflict of interest between himself and the former England international, who led the Thais to the 2000 and 2002 Tiger Cups. ''There is no problem at all because I am handling the coaching and Peter is doing the scouting to check out our opponents so there is no reason for any conflict,'' Chanvit told local media. Thailand entertains Oman in their next 2010 World Cup qualifier on March 26 and will warm-up for the match with the Gulf Sultanate with a friendly against China in Kunming on March 15.
Source
http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165544155.html
Ayutthaya Stadium
Ayutthaya Stadium
Ayutthaya Stadium
2008.03.01 Sat.
Thailand Premier LeagueMatch 03/30
Provincial Electricity Authority 1-3 BEC Tero Sasana
BEC Tero Sasana Supporter
BEC Tero Sasana Supporter
At Ayutthaya Stadium
Thailand Premier LeagueMatch 03/30
Provincial Electricity Authority 1-3 BEC Tero Sasana
VDO Ayutthaya Stadium
2008.03.01 Sat.
At Ayutthaya Stadium
Thailand Premier League
Match 03/30 Provincial Electricity Authority 1-3 BEC Tero Sasana
At Ayutthaya Stadium
Thailand Premier League
Match 03/30 Provincial Electricity Authority 1-3 BEC Tero Sasana
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Eee PC
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
AFC Women’s Committee meeting held
16 January 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: The AFC Women’s Committee, chaired by Dato’ Worawi Makudi of Thailand, met today at AFC House for the first time this year. All nine female members attended the committee meeting in which it was decided to start two new events – the AFC Women’s Club Championship and the Girls U-13 Festival of Football - to boost the women’s game in Asia. AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam said: “The club competition for women will encourage all Member Associations to organise proper domestic leagues for women, while the Girls U-13 Festival of Football will provide an excellent platform for budding teenage players besides being a good training ground for new coaches, referees and administrators.” “Both the events will help in the development of women’s football in Asia,” added the AFC chief. The Girls U-13 Festival of Football will be held after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2008 (May 28-June 8) with teams from the 12 Member Associations who are competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (qualifiers and finals). The committee also discussed the dates and venue for the second qualification round for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2008 and an announcement will be made in this regard shortly.
source : http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165118297.html
KUALA LUMPUR: The AFC Women’s Committee, chaired by Dato’ Worawi Makudi of Thailand, met today at AFC House for the first time this year. All nine female members attended the committee meeting in which it was decided to start two new events – the AFC Women’s Club Championship and the Girls U-13 Festival of Football - to boost the women’s game in Asia. AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam said: “The club competition for women will encourage all Member Associations to organise proper domestic leagues for women, while the Girls U-13 Festival of Football will provide an excellent platform for budding teenage players besides being a good training ground for new coaches, referees and administrators.” “Both the events will help in the development of women’s football in Asia,” added the AFC chief. The Girls U-13 Festival of Football will be held after the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2008 (May 28-June 8) with teams from the 12 Member Associations who are competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (qualifiers and finals). The committee also discussed the dates and venue for the second qualification round for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2008 and an announcement will be made in this regard shortly.
source : http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_165118297.html
Friday, January 26, 2007
> DATSAKORN LAGS BEHIND
BANGKOK (Jan 26, 2007) – Datsakorn Thonglao’s fabulous free kick goal against Vietnam was his first in the on-going Asean Football Championship but it has turned out to be a tad too late to catch up with current top scorer Mohd Noh Alam Shah from Singapore.
The Singapore striker is currently at the top of the goal scorers’ list with nine goals to be followed by Thailand’s Sarayoot Chaikamdee with three goals to his credit.
Indonesia’s Atep and Saktiawan Sinaga as well as Hairuddin Omar from Malaysia have all scored two goals each in the competition with the latter having the only real chance of increasing his goal count when Malaysia takes on Singapore in the second leg, semi-finals tomorrow night at the National Stadium.
Inclusive of the two own goals conceded, a total of 34 goals have been scored thus far – which is really a paltry number when compared to two years ago when 113 goals were scored throughout the competition.
But it has to be pointed out however that there are fewer teams taking part this time round with eight teams battling it out when compared to ten in 2004.
It would seem that the decision to have a preliminary qualifying competition which was held in Bacolod City in the Philippines last November has made the Asean Football Championship a lot more competitive.
The top goal scorer in 2004 was Ilham Jaya Kesuma with seven goals while for the current meet; the Indonesian lad could only manage one goal.
CURRENT TOP GOALSCORERS
9 GOALS – Mohd Noh Alam Shah Kamarezaman (SINGAPORE)
3 GOALS – Sarayoot Chaikamdee (THAILAND)
2 GOALS - Atep (INDONESIA), Saktiawan Sinaga (INDONESIA), Hairuddin Omar (MALAYSIA)
http://aseanfootball.org/afc/news_d.asp?id=66
The Singapore striker is currently at the top of the goal scorers’ list with nine goals to be followed by Thailand’s Sarayoot Chaikamdee with three goals to his credit.
Indonesia’s Atep and Saktiawan Sinaga as well as Hairuddin Omar from Malaysia have all scored two goals each in the competition with the latter having the only real chance of increasing his goal count when Malaysia takes on Singapore in the second leg, semi-finals tomorrow night at the National Stadium.
Inclusive of the two own goals conceded, a total of 34 goals have been scored thus far – which is really a paltry number when compared to two years ago when 113 goals were scored throughout the competition.
But it has to be pointed out however that there are fewer teams taking part this time round with eight teams battling it out when compared to ten in 2004.
It would seem that the decision to have a preliminary qualifying competition which was held in Bacolod City in the Philippines last November has made the Asean Football Championship a lot more competitive.
The top goal scorer in 2004 was Ilham Jaya Kesuma with seven goals while for the current meet; the Indonesian lad could only manage one goal.
CURRENT TOP GOALSCORERS
9 GOALS – Mohd Noh Alam Shah Kamarezaman (SINGAPORE)
3 GOALS – Sarayoot Chaikamdee (THAILAND)
2 GOALS - Atep (INDONESIA), Saktiawan Sinaga (INDONESIA), Hairuddin Omar (MALAYSIA)
http://aseanfootball.org/afc/news_d.asp?id=66
> SELL-OUT CROWD EXPECTED AT THE NATIONAL STADIUM
SINGAPORE (Jan 25, 2007) - Singapore's quest for a place in the final of the Asean Football Championship will be given a terrific boost. From the terraces that is.
A full house turn-out of 55,000 is expected at the National stadium on saturday night when Singapore take on Malaysia in the decisive semi-final leg with the tie nicely balanced at 1-1 from the first leg at the Shah Alam stadium.
Already tickets for the match have been on sale since Wednesday and the 5000 grandstand seats priced at S$10 each have been taken up.
"There are only the gallery seats priced at S$6 left and by the end of the day(Thursday) we have sold an estimated 25,000 tickets,"said the FA of Singapore(FAS) Media Officer Eric Ong.
Sales of tickets will continue right up to the day of the match and the FAS is confident all tickets will be sold.
"The signs are very positive. There has been a stready stream of people queing up to buy tickets at our booth at the FAS headquarters in Jalan Besar since the morning.
Ticket sales will go on right up to the afternoon on match day before the 8pm kick off," added Eric.
The Fas have also allocated a couple of thousand tickets to the FA of Malaysia, just in casethere is a request for it.
"Maybe there will be organised trips from the Malaysian fans and we are ready to accept themif they need tickets," added Eric.
According to Eric, the Singapore fans are expected to be dressed in their traditional red just like in the previous final where they beat Indonesia 5-2 in the two-leg encounter.
"Red has always been the colour of the Singapore football fans and it should be no exception this time," he added.
Singapore's best turnout in the championship so far has been the 22,000 crowd for their opening preliminary round Group B match against Vietnam and then followed by the match against Indonesia which attracted a 18,000 crowd to the National stadium.
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A full house turn-out of 55,000 is expected at the National stadium on saturday night when Singapore take on Malaysia in the decisive semi-final leg with the tie nicely balanced at 1-1 from the first leg at the Shah Alam stadium.
Already tickets for the match have been on sale since Wednesday and the 5000 grandstand seats priced at S$10 each have been taken up.
"There are only the gallery seats priced at S$6 left and by the end of the day(Thursday) we have sold an estimated 25,000 tickets,"said the FA of Singapore(FAS) Media Officer Eric Ong.
Sales of tickets will continue right up to the day of the match and the FAS is confident all tickets will be sold.
"The signs are very positive. There has been a stready stream of people queing up to buy tickets at our booth at the FAS headquarters in Jalan Besar since the morning.
Ticket sales will go on right up to the afternoon on match day before the 8pm kick off," added Eric.
The Fas have also allocated a couple of thousand tickets to the FA of Malaysia, just in casethere is a request for it.
"Maybe there will be organised trips from the Malaysian fans and we are ready to accept themif they need tickets," added Eric.
According to Eric, the Singapore fans are expected to be dressed in their traditional red just like in the previous final where they beat Indonesia 5-2 in the two-leg encounter.
"Red has always been the colour of the Singapore football fans and it should be no exception this time," he added.
Singapore's best turnout in the championship so far has been the 22,000 crowd for their opening preliminary round Group B match against Vietnam and then followed by the match against Indonesia which attracted a 18,000 crowd to the National stadium.
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> HALF A MILLION RINGGIT INCENTIVE AWAITS MALAYSIANS
PETALING JAYA (Jan 24, 2007) - A huge carrot has been dangled in front of the Malaysian football team to turn the tables on Singapore in the second leg Asean Football Championship semifinal clash at the National Stadium on Saturday.
The Malaysians stand to walk with a whopping half a million ringgit if they emerge winners of the tournament.
The cash comes from various sources but the main one being the champion's purse of USD$80,000 (RM300,000). Then there's the RM100,000 offered by the Mentri Besar of Selangor, Datuk Khir Toyo.
Nike, the FA of Malaysia's recently signed apparel sponsor and also a sponsor for this tournament, have also offered RM100,000 to the Malaysians if they win the title.
It's a tall order for the Malaysians but the lure of the cash could make the difference. But in order to collect on the cash, the Malaysians must first get past Singapore, the defending champions of the region's most prestigious tournament.
Singapore have been one of the most impressive teams in the tournament thus far, and they showed their character when they came back and levelled the score at the Shah Alam Stadium last night. Despite the huge turnout at the stadium, Noh Alam Shah squared the game in the 73rd minute.
The equaliser was a major setback for the Malaysians as they will now have an even harder task of advancing to the final. And with an expected capacity crowd backing the home team, it will take a herculean effort from the Malaysians to stage a stunner in Singapore.
Malaysian coach Norizan Bakar said that what's important was that his team did not lose. "It's still an open game ... we did not lose tonight. The draw means that Singapore will also be under pressure, we can beat them," said Norizan.
And Norizan was right, for Malaysia have gone to Kallang and mauled the Lions in their own den, but that was four years ago in the 2002 Tiger Cup competition. Malaysia won 4-0 then.
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The Malaysians stand to walk with a whopping half a million ringgit if they emerge winners of the tournament.
The cash comes from various sources but the main one being the champion's purse of USD$80,000 (RM300,000). Then there's the RM100,000 offered by the Mentri Besar of Selangor, Datuk Khir Toyo.
Nike, the FA of Malaysia's recently signed apparel sponsor and also a sponsor for this tournament, have also offered RM100,000 to the Malaysians if they win the title.
It's a tall order for the Malaysians but the lure of the cash could make the difference. But in order to collect on the cash, the Malaysians must first get past Singapore, the defending champions of the region's most prestigious tournament.
Singapore have been one of the most impressive teams in the tournament thus far, and they showed their character when they came back and levelled the score at the Shah Alam Stadium last night. Despite the huge turnout at the stadium, Noh Alam Shah squared the game in the 73rd minute.
The equaliser was a major setback for the Malaysians as they will now have an even harder task of advancing to the final. And with an expected capacity crowd backing the home team, it will take a herculean effort from the Malaysians to stage a stunner in Singapore.
Malaysian coach Norizan Bakar said that what's important was that his team did not lose. "It's still an open game ... we did not lose tonight. The draw means that Singapore will also be under pressure, we can beat them," said Norizan.
And Norizan was right, for Malaysia have gone to Kallang and mauled the Lions in their own den, but that was four years ago in the 2002 Tiger Cup competition. Malaysia won 4-0 then.
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Friday, January 19, 2007
> Myanmar Player
Myanmar Player.
at Supachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok Thailand
Match Malaysia againt Myanmar, Asean Football Championship 2007
Malaysia draw Myanmar 0:0
Sunday January 14, 2007
> Myanmar Fans
Myanmar Fans at Supachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok ThailandMatch Malaysia againt Myanmar, Asean Football Championship 2007
Malaysia draw Myanmar 0:0
> VIETNAM JUMPS TO 134TH
HANOI (Jan 18, 2007) – Vietnam made the biggest move among Asean countries when they jumped 38 positions to 134th in the world following the latest release by international body FIFA.
Vietnam, who will be facing Thailand in the semi-finals of the Asean Football Championship next week, was boosted by their second-placed finish at the 37th King’s Cup which was played in Bangkok last month.
And this week at the Asean Football Championship, the team can certainly look to improve their international standing further following their fine performances in Group B which was played in Singapore.
They held host Singapore to a scoreless draw in their first game before producing another stiff performance to hold Indonesia to a 1-1 stalemate.
They then rounded their last group match with a 9-0 thrashing of Laos to emerge second in the group on goal difference behind Singapore.
In the semi-finals, Vietnam will face Thailand – a repeat of the final of the King’s Cup.
But this time in Hanoi, Vietnam will be hoping for a different end to the one they had the last time in Bangkok.
Source : http://www.aseanfootball.org/headlines_01.asp?id=60
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
> DRAW ENOUGH TO SEE SINGAPORE THROUGH
SINGAPORE (Jan 17, 2007) – It was a tremendous battle that had the fans on the edge of their seats. It was so closely contested the match really could have gone either way. In the end, the last preliminary round Group B match between Singapore and Indonesia ended in a 2-2 draw.
While the single point was enough to see the Lions through to the next stage, for Indonesia it meant a premature exit from the tournament, which ended their four run of four consecutive semifinal appearances in this competition.
Singapore, the defending champions and Group B champions here, have set the stage for a sensational showdown with their arch rivals, Malaysia in the first semifinals on Jan 23. Vietnam, who secured the second spot in the group after whipping Laos 9-0 tonight, will battle Thailand in the second semifinals on Jan 24.
Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia all completed their fixtures with five points each, Indonesia however were knocked out on an inferior goal difference.
In tonight’s match at the National Stadium, Indonesia twice fought back to level the score. Singapore had a grant start to this crucial tie when Indra Sahdan Daud was brought down by Indonesia keeper Hendro Kartiko just nine minutes into the match.
Mohd Noh Alam Shah, the scorer of seven goals in his team’s 11-0 rout of Laos two days ago, sent the custodian the wrong way to the delight of the 13,000-plus fans at the stadium.
Indonesia put the goal behind them and charged back, pushing the Singapore defence all the way. Their efforts paid off they leveled the score in the 26th minute through striker Ilham Jayakesuma.
Within a space of three minutes, Singapore and Indonesia scored a goal each. Indra headed the Lions ahead in the 52nd minute but Zainal Aref squared it once again in the 55th minute.
Both sides never relented and battled furiously to the end in their hunt for more goals. Indonesia brought in Bambang Pamungkas while Singapore called on the services of Mohd Khairul Amri but both failed to hit the mark.
Source http://aseanfootball.org/afc/news_d.asp?id=52
While the single point was enough to see the Lions through to the next stage, for Indonesia it meant a premature exit from the tournament, which ended their four run of four consecutive semifinal appearances in this competition.
Singapore, the defending champions and Group B champions here, have set the stage for a sensational showdown with their arch rivals, Malaysia in the first semifinals on Jan 23. Vietnam, who secured the second spot in the group after whipping Laos 9-0 tonight, will battle Thailand in the second semifinals on Jan 24.
Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia all completed their fixtures with five points each, Indonesia however were knocked out on an inferior goal difference.
In tonight’s match at the National Stadium, Indonesia twice fought back to level the score. Singapore had a grant start to this crucial tie when Indra Sahdan Daud was brought down by Indonesia keeper Hendro Kartiko just nine minutes into the match.
Mohd Noh Alam Shah, the scorer of seven goals in his team’s 11-0 rout of Laos two days ago, sent the custodian the wrong way to the delight of the 13,000-plus fans at the stadium.
Indonesia put the goal behind them and charged back, pushing the Singapore defence all the way. Their efforts paid off they leveled the score in the 26th minute through striker Ilham Jayakesuma.
Within a space of three minutes, Singapore and Indonesia scored a goal each. Indra headed the Lions ahead in the 52nd minute but Zainal Aref squared it once again in the 55th minute.
Both sides never relented and battled furiously to the end in their hunt for more goals. Indonesia brought in Bambang Pamungkas while Singapore called on the services of Mohd Khairul Amri but both failed to hit the mark.
Source http://aseanfootball.org/afc/news_d.asp?id=52
> SINGAPORE AND VIETNAM COMPLETE SEMIS CAST
SINGAPORE (Jan 17, 2007) – Defending champions Singapore and Vietnam completed the cast for the semifinals of the Asean Football Championship but Indonesia had to settle for an early exit from the regional tournament.
The Lions were held to a 2-2 draw at the National Stadium but it was enough to see them through to the next round.
For Indonesia, however, the draw left them in third spot behind Singapore and Vietnam, who had whipped Laos 9-0.
The top three all completed their Group B fixtures with five points each but Indonesia obviously were squeezed out on an inferior goal difference.
Singapore, winners two years ago, will face off with traditional rivals, Malaysia in the first leg semifinal showdown on Jan 23. Thailand, the Group A champions, will take on Vietnam in Hanoi on Jan 24.
The second leg of the semifinals will be held on Jan 27 and Jan 28 respectively. The final will be on Jan 31 and Feb 4.
Source http://aseanfootball.org/headlines_01.asp?id=59
The Lions were held to a 2-2 draw at the National Stadium but it was enough to see them through to the next round.
For Indonesia, however, the draw left them in third spot behind Singapore and Vietnam, who had whipped Laos 9-0.
The top three all completed their Group B fixtures with five points each but Indonesia obviously were squeezed out on an inferior goal difference.
Singapore, winners two years ago, will face off with traditional rivals, Malaysia in the first leg semifinal showdown on Jan 23. Thailand, the Group A champions, will take on Vietnam in Hanoi on Jan 24.
The second leg of the semifinals will be held on Jan 27 and Jan 28 respectively. The final will be on Jan 31 and Feb 4.
Source http://aseanfootball.org/headlines_01.asp?id=59
> Asean Football Championship Myanmar Fans
at Supachalasai National Stadium Bangkok Thailand,Sunday, Janauary 14, 2007
> WITHE LOOKS TO STAY POSITIVE
SINGAPORE (Jan 17, 2007) – Peter Withe is looking to turn around the fortunes of Indonesia in the Asean Football Championship by building a more positive perception around the team
The English coach has had to come to terms with plenty of negative feeling during his two and a half years in charge of the Indonesian national side but says that he is working to change that attitude.
“I’ve always been a positive coach,” said the former England international striker.
“We have a problem in Indonesia with the Indonesian media and with the Indonesian people, to a certain degree, in that they are very much on the down all of the time.
“So the first question that they will ask you is a negative question, and they’re always negative, negative, negative. I’m trying to change that to be positive, positive, positive.
“So when I do press conferences and someone asks me a negative question, I try to reverse that and make it a positive question.”
For Withe, part of the task of building a positive attitude is not to look for excuses for poor performances. He admits that he was disappointed when it appeared that Laos coach Saythong Syphasay had thrown in the towel before his side’s 11-0 defeat to Singapore, downplaying his side’s chances of getting a result and boosting the opposition’s hopes of getting a result.
“Things like that relate to the players so as a coach, I’m always positive in what I do.
"We’ve had major problems in preparing for this tournament but I’ve said nothing about it like the coach of Laos, because if I actually said that, I’d be shooting ourselves in the foot and I’ve never tried to shoot ourselves in the foot.
“You are always trying to be positive about the games you’re playing.”
Source http://aseanfootball.org/afc/news_d.asp?id=51
The English coach has had to come to terms with plenty of negative feeling during his two and a half years in charge of the Indonesian national side but says that he is working to change that attitude.
“I’ve always been a positive coach,” said the former England international striker.
“We have a problem in Indonesia with the Indonesian media and with the Indonesian people, to a certain degree, in that they are very much on the down all of the time.
“So the first question that they will ask you is a negative question, and they’re always negative, negative, negative. I’m trying to change that to be positive, positive, positive.
“So when I do press conferences and someone asks me a negative question, I try to reverse that and make it a positive question.”
For Withe, part of the task of building a positive attitude is not to look for excuses for poor performances. He admits that he was disappointed when it appeared that Laos coach Saythong Syphasay had thrown in the towel before his side’s 11-0 defeat to Singapore, downplaying his side’s chances of getting a result and boosting the opposition’s hopes of getting a result.
“Things like that relate to the players so as a coach, I’m always positive in what I do.
"We’ve had major problems in preparing for this tournament but I’ve said nothing about it like the coach of Laos, because if I actually said that, I’d be shooting ourselves in the foot and I’ve never tried to shoot ourselves in the foot.
“You are always trying to be positive about the games you’re playing.”
Source http://aseanfootball.org/afc/news_d.asp?id=51
> THAILAND, MALAYSIA IN SEMIS
BANGKOK (Jan 16, 2007) - Three-time winners Thailand reached the semi-finals of the Asean Football Championship on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Malaysia.
A headed goal from Sarayoot Chaikamdee at the start of the second half saw Thailand take top spot in Group A with seven points.
In a major shock, Malaysia also progressed in second spot on four points after Myanmar were held to a 0-0 draw by the Philippines in the other match played concurrently.
Thailand and Malaysia will not know their opponents in the knockout stage until Wednesday when Vietnam take on Laos and Singapore meet Indonesia in Group B in Singapore.
Defending champions Singapore put themselves in the driver’s seat for qualification with an 11-0 thumping of Laos on Monday.
Malaysia beat Thailand 2-1 in the group stages of the 2004 tournament to end their hopes of a successful defence of the title but the home side exacted revenge on Tuesday with a good all round display.
Thailand captain Kiatisuk Senamuang came back into the side after missing the 4-0 victory over the Philippines with a hip injury but influential midfielder Datsakorn Thonglao was on the bench as he was not fully fit.
He was replaced by Pichitphong Choechiu while the experienced Niweat Siriwong came in to central defence in place of Choketawee Promrut.
Malaysia made just one change from the side that drew with Myanmar bringing in Eddy Helmi Manan to replace Thirumurugan Veeran.
Thailand opened strongly but lacked the cutting edge to trouble the Malaysian defence.
The first real chance of the game fell to the normally reliable feet of Kiatisuk in the 19th minute but he blasted over the bar from 14 yards.
Malaysia nearly hit Thailand with a sucker punch in the 36th minute. Mohd Khyril Muhymeen was let through on goal after a slip from central defender Niweat Siriwong but his shot was stopped low down by the goalkeeper.
Thailand should have gone ahead in the 44th minute. Kiatisuk put Sarayoot clean through with a neat ball but the striker, who scored twice in the 4-0 win over the Philippines, delayed too long and scuffed his effort wide.
Sarayoot atoned for his miss with what turned out to be the winner in the 47th minute.
Wing back Suree Sukha, who had an outstanding game, slung over a cross from the right and Sarayoot headed home much to the delight of the near capacity 28,000 crowd.
There were few clear cut chances in the rest of the half with Malaysia defending as if their lives depended on it.
In the 88th minute Irwan Fadzli Idrus was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.
MALAYSIA COACH NORIZAN BAKAR
I want to congratulate Mr Chavnit (Thai coach) and the Thailand team for winning the game and going through to the next round.
We had a good game and I must say also congratulations to my team.
Today we played the best of the three matches.
In the first half we gave too much space for the Thais and you cannot do that with a team with such quality.
We started to play only in the second half but we could not get the goals.
But regardless of that we went through in the semi-final stage. That is very important also (for Malaysian football).
We got through because of what happened in all three games.
We won the first game, drew the second and played our heart out tonight but did not get the result.
Again I just have to congratulate my team and also the Thai team for getting through to the semi-finals.
THAILAND COACH CHANVIT PHALAJIVIN
I want to congratulate the Malaysian team . - it was a close game.
We have played together so many times, some we have won, some drawn and some lost. Today both teams showed a lot of spirit trying to get to the semi-final.
We could not lose the game today which put a lot of pressure on our players.
Everybody thinks we are the number one in Asean and cannot lose to any team.
It is very difficult, very difficult. Every time in Asean this is the problem for our team. We are expected to win every game.
We changed a few players today. We try to give a chance to other players because we were worried about the team work.
Some players cannot play under pressure - more spectators mean more pressure.
Source http://www.aseanfootball.org/headlines_01.asp?id=58
A headed goal from Sarayoot Chaikamdee at the start of the second half saw Thailand take top spot in Group A with seven points.
In a major shock, Malaysia also progressed in second spot on four points after Myanmar were held to a 0-0 draw by the Philippines in the other match played concurrently.
Thailand and Malaysia will not know their opponents in the knockout stage until Wednesday when Vietnam take on Laos and Singapore meet Indonesia in Group B in Singapore.
Defending champions Singapore put themselves in the driver’s seat for qualification with an 11-0 thumping of Laos on Monday.
Malaysia beat Thailand 2-1 in the group stages of the 2004 tournament to end their hopes of a successful defence of the title but the home side exacted revenge on Tuesday with a good all round display.
Thailand captain Kiatisuk Senamuang came back into the side after missing the 4-0 victory over the Philippines with a hip injury but influential midfielder Datsakorn Thonglao was on the bench as he was not fully fit.
He was replaced by Pichitphong Choechiu while the experienced Niweat Siriwong came in to central defence in place of Choketawee Promrut.
Malaysia made just one change from the side that drew with Myanmar bringing in Eddy Helmi Manan to replace Thirumurugan Veeran.
Thailand opened strongly but lacked the cutting edge to trouble the Malaysian defence.
The first real chance of the game fell to the normally reliable feet of Kiatisuk in the 19th minute but he blasted over the bar from 14 yards.
Malaysia nearly hit Thailand with a sucker punch in the 36th minute. Mohd Khyril Muhymeen was let through on goal after a slip from central defender Niweat Siriwong but his shot was stopped low down by the goalkeeper.
Thailand should have gone ahead in the 44th minute. Kiatisuk put Sarayoot clean through with a neat ball but the striker, who scored twice in the 4-0 win over the Philippines, delayed too long and scuffed his effort wide.
Sarayoot atoned for his miss with what turned out to be the winner in the 47th minute.
Wing back Suree Sukha, who had an outstanding game, slung over a cross from the right and Sarayoot headed home much to the delight of the near capacity 28,000 crowd.
There were few clear cut chances in the rest of the half with Malaysia defending as if their lives depended on it.
In the 88th minute Irwan Fadzli Idrus was sent off after picking up a second yellow card.
MALAYSIA COACH NORIZAN BAKAR
I want to congratulate Mr Chavnit (Thai coach) and the Thailand team for winning the game and going through to the next round.
We had a good game and I must say also congratulations to my team.
Today we played the best of the three matches.
In the first half we gave too much space for the Thais and you cannot do that with a team with such quality.
We started to play only in the second half but we could not get the goals.
But regardless of that we went through in the semi-final stage. That is very important also (for Malaysian football).
We got through because of what happened in all three games.
We won the first game, drew the second and played our heart out tonight but did not get the result.
Again I just have to congratulate my team and also the Thai team for getting through to the semi-finals.
THAILAND COACH CHANVIT PHALAJIVIN
I want to congratulate the Malaysian team . - it was a close game.
We have played together so many times, some we have won, some drawn and some lost. Today both teams showed a lot of spirit trying to get to the semi-final.
We could not lose the game today which put a lot of pressure on our players.
Everybody thinks we are the number one in Asean and cannot lose to any team.
It is very difficult, very difficult. Every time in Asean this is the problem for our team. We are expected to win every game.
We changed a few players today. We try to give a chance to other players because we were worried about the team work.
Some players cannot play under pressure - more spectators mean more pressure.
Source http://www.aseanfootball.org/headlines_01.asp?id=58
> Malaysia lose but squeeze into semis
17 January 2007
BANGKOK: Malaysia went down to Thailand 1-0 but scraped into the semifinals of the ASEAN Football Championship on Tuesday after the Philippines held Myanmar to a shock goalless draw in the other group game.
Sarayoot Chaikamdee scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute and Thailand topped Group A with seven points while Malaysia garnered four points to qualify for the last four.
Malaysia, who beat the Philippines 4-0 in the opening game and drew scoreless with Myanmar, will play the Group B winners in the first leg of the semifinals on January 23 while the return leg takes place on January 27.
“We were not aware of the result of the match between Myanmar and the Philippines,” said Malaysian coach Norizan Bakar. “We lost to a stronger Thai side, who were playing in front of their home fans.”
Defending champions Singapore are in a strong position to advance to the semifinals from Group B while Indonesia can book their place in the last four with a win over the hosts today. Vietnam are also in contention and they are up against Laos, who conceded 11 goals against Singapore in their previous encounter.
Source http://www.the-afc.com/english/media/default.asp?section=newsDetails&mnsection=media&newsID=7787
> Thailand Reach ASEAN Semis
6:51 am, 17 Jan 2007
Thailand has reached the semifinals of the ASEAN football championship after finishing top of Group A with a 1-nil victory over Malaysia.Malaysia also qualified after Myanmar's surprise goalless draw with the Philippines, who were hammered 4-0 in both their previous group matches.Group B will be decided tonight when hosts Singapore take on Indonesia and Vietnam play strugglers Laos.© NewsRoom 2007
Source http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=354832
Thailand has reached the semifinals of the ASEAN football championship after finishing top of Group A with a 1-nil victory over Malaysia.Malaysia also qualified after Myanmar's surprise goalless draw with the Philippines, who were hammered 4-0 in both their previous group matches.Group B will be decided tonight when hosts Singapore take on Indonesia and Vietnam play strugglers Laos.© NewsRoom 2007
Source http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=354832
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
> Asean Football Championship THAILAND 1:0 MALAYSIA
Asean Football Championship
Thailand beat Malaysia 1:0 at Supachalasai National Stadium
January 16, 2007
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