Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines can learn from Vietnam’s remarkable rise

Ali Adnan sealed a 3-2 win for Iraq over Vietnam in the Asian Cup in dramatic fashion, by netting a sublime 90th minute free-kick.

Mat Ryan saved two spot kicks in a penalty shootout against Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup round of 16, after the game finished 0-0.

Son-Heung min set up both goals as South Korea overcame China 2-0, with both teams still booking their place in the Round of 16.

After failing to find the all-important winning goal against Jordan, Palestine must wait to find out their Asia Cup fate.

Tom Rogic’s injury-time winner over Syria confirmed Australia’s place in the Asia Cup knockout rounds.

After an opening Asia Cup defeat to Jordan, Australia looked much more comfortable in a 3-0 win against Palestine.

Uzbekistan prevailed 2-1 over Oman in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup opener courtesy of Eldor Shomurodov’s late winner.

Ritsu Doan added to Yuya Osaka’s two goals to ensure Asian Cup favourites Japan kicked off their tournament with a 3-2 win.
It feels like more than a month since Vietnam were lifting the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup to be crowned Southeast Asia’s best.
The celebrations in Hanoi after the final win over Malaysia in December were something to be seen, but there could be more to come. On Sunday, the Golden Stars defeated Jordan on penalties to move into the last eight of the 2019 Asian Cup. A showdown now awaits with heavyweights Japan on Thursday. An upset couldn’t happen, could it?
To defeat the Samurai Blue would probably be…

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Philippines Asian Cup destiny down to do-or-die match vs. Kyrgyz Republic

South Korea made a strong start to the Asia Cup with a win over the Philippines in Group C.

After an opening Asia Cup defeat to Jordan, Australia looked much more comfortable in a 3-0 win against Palestine.

Uzbekistan prevailed 2-1 over Oman in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup opener courtesy of Eldor Shomurodov’s late winner.

Ritsu Doan added to Yuya Osaka’s two goals to ensure Asian Cup favourites Japan kicked off their tournament with a 3-2 win.

Ali Adnan sealed a 3-2 win for Iraq over Vietnam in the Asian Cup in dramatic fashion, by netting a sublime 90th minute free-kick.

Jordan beat holders Australia in the opening match of the Asian Cup.
There were three parts to the Philippines plan of action at the Asian Cup.
The first was to not lose to South Korea by many. The second was to take a point from China. The third was to defeat the Kyrgyz Republic in the final Group C showdown. With four of the six third-placed teams going through to the last 16, that would almost certainly be enough. As it stands, three points may well do.
The plan started well. The Azkals worked their socks off in Dubai against South Korea, fighting and running…

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Philippines players at Asian Cup holding out hope despite pair of group losses

Philippines stars Manny Ott and Phil Younghusband insist that the Azkals can still reach the knockout stage of the 2019 Asian Cup despite sitting at the bottom of Group C after a 3-0 loss to China on Friday, a second successive defeat in the tournament being hosted in the United Arab Emirates.
Two wonder goals from We Lei and a late strike from Yu Dabao gave Marcello Lippi’s men the victory in Abu Dhabi. Team Dragon now have six points from the first two games and move into the round of 16 with…

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Vietnam score late to secure win over Philippines and reach AFF Suzuki Cup final

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Vietnam book a place in the 2018 AFF Cup final against Malaysia following their 4-2 aggregate win over Philippines. Two goals in the last seven minutes sealed Vietnam’s place in the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup on Thursday as Park Hang-Seo’s side defeated Philippines 2-1 to secure a 4-2 aggregate win.
Vietnam, 2008 title winners, will take on Malaysia over two legs in the tournament decider, with the first meeting on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur after Tan Cheng Hoe’s side saw off defending champions Thailand on Wednesday.
Vietnam were favourites to advance to the final after securing a 2-1 win in Bacolod in the first…

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Vietnam take advantage with away goals vs. Philippines in AFF Cup

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Sven-Goran Eriksson suffered his first defeat as Philippines head coach on Sunday as visiting Vietnam secured a 2-1 first-leg advantage in their Asean Football Federation Championship semi-final.
Eriksson, who has signed a five-month contract with the Azkals and will lead them through the Asean Championships before overseeing their first-ever appearance at the Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates in January, had won two and drawn two of his first four games in charge.
Yet the former England manager’s…

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Thailand, Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Philippines qualify for AFF Cup semifinals

Singapore’s Faritz Hameed shows his dejection as Thailand players celebrate in the background.
Thailand beat Singapore 3-0 on Sunday to advance to next week’s semifinals of the Asean Football Federation Championship along with Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Philippines.
Singapore needed to win against the defending champions to force their way into the top two in Group B of the regional championship yet their three-goal defeat means Thailand finish top of the standings while the Philippines take second after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia.
Thailand will face Malaysia in their semifinal, which will be played…

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‘Revenge in the heads’ of Home United after Singapore’s loss to the Philippines

The Philippines prevailed 1-0 over Singapore in Group B courtesy of a late winner by Patrick Reichelt.

Singapore rebounded after their Matchday 2 defeat with a convincing 6-1 win over Timor-Leste in the 2018 Suzuki Cup.
KUALA LUMPUR — Just days after the Philippines dented Singapore’s 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup chances with a 1-0 win, clubs from the two countries found themselves drawn together for the 2019 AFC Cup.
Should Home United of Singapore fail to progress through the qualification stage of the 2019 AFC Champions League, the S.League team will take on Kaya F.C. Iloilo of the Philippines in Group H of Asia’s second-tier club competition.
“If we are going to play a team from the Philippines again then maybe there…

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