Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Singapore and Oman will meet in the 2019 Airmarine Cup final after securing wins over Malaysia and Afghanistan respectively at the National Stadium in the Malaysian capital on Wednesday.
MALAYSIA 0-1 SINGAPORE
Faris Ramli's 82nd minute strike proved to be the difference in Singapore’s hard-fought 1-0 win against Malaysia.
Malaysia were on the offensive from the first blow of the referee's whistle, but the host weren’t able to retain possession as Singapore played well under pressure, and it was the visitors who had the first glimpse on goal in the 12th minute when Yasir Hanapi intercepted a pass.
The Tampines Rovers midfielder then surged down the middle to set up a one-on-one with goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi, but the custodian stood firm to block his close range effort. Hanapi then let loose a half-volley from the resultant corner kick, but shot straight into the arms of Fahmi.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Mandalay: Myanmar and Chinese Taipei battled to a 0-0 draw in an international friendly match at the Mandalarthiri Stadium in Mandalay on Tuesday.
In a game of two halves, Chinese Taipei dominated the first 45 minutes but were thwarted by a stout Myanmar defence and goalkeeper Kyaw Zin Htet.
Myanmar took control of proceedings in the second half but despite several chances, couldn't find a way past the Chinese Taipei wall.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Paju: The Taeguk Warriors face Bolivia and Colombia over the next week as Bento works with his squad for the first time since their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign ended in a quarter-final defeat to Qatar.
The 27-player squad Bento has called up is missing Ki Sung-yueng and Koo Ja-cheol, two stalwarts who announced their international retirements following the AFC Asian Cup.
While both former captains will be missed, Bento is already looking forward and has included three uncapped youngsters in the squad - 18-year-old Lee Kang-in, Kim Jung-min (19) and Paik Seung-ho (22).
The Portuguese said all three, Lee and Paik - who play for Spanish sides Valencia and Girona respectively - and Kim, who is with Austrian second division outfit FC Liefering, will be given every opportunity to impress.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Just over six weeks since the end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, national teams from across the Continent regroup for the first international window of the year as they prepare to kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns.
After two exciting rounds of AFC Champions League and AFC Cup action, all eyes turn to international football this week as national teams from across Asia regroup to take part in friendly matches and tournaments.
There have been changes aplenty following the AFC Asian Cup, as teams look to build for the next period with managerial appointments and fresh call-ups.
So, here are five things to watch in the upcoming series of friendlies.