Group A: Cambodia, Myanmar score important wins

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Cambodia, Myanmar score important wins

Manila: Cambodia surged to an impressive win over Timor-Leste while Myanmar struck late to defeat hosts Philippines in Group A of the 2019 SEA Games on Wednesday.

Cambodia defeated Timor-Leste 5-0 while Myanmar edged Philippines 2-1 as both teams moved to the top of the standings, with Cambodia ahead on goal difference.

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Women's football opens with draws

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Women's football opens with draws

Manila: The 2019 SEA Games women's football competition kicked off with draws as defending champions Vietnam and 2017 runners-up Thailand settled for a 1-1 stalemate in Group B on Tuesday.

Hosts Philippines, meanwhile, produced a gritty performance to grab a point in a goalless draw with Myanmar in Group A.

Vietnam won gold two years ago by the finest of margins, edging Thailand on goal difference after both finished on 10 points and the scenario could well be repeated in this edition.

Group B: Indonesia shock Thailand, Laos hold Singapore

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Indonesia shock Thailand, Laos hold Singapore

Manila: Thailand's bid for a 17th SEA Games men's football gold medal got off to a rocky start as the defending champions fell to a 2-0 defeat against Indonesia in Group B on Tuesday.

Singapore, meanwhile, were held 0-0 by a spirited Laos in the other Group B tie on Tuesday.

Group A: Joy for Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia held

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Joy for Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia held

Manila: Vietnam kicked off their 2019 SEA Games Group B campaign with flying colours, while Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia and Myanmar collected a point each from their Group A ties on Monday. 

Host nation Philippines salvaged a 1-1 draw with Cambodia, courtesy of Dennis Chung's late goal, while Malaysia came from a goal down to salvage a point against Myanmar.

Vietnam, meanwhile, sent a warning of their gold medal intentions by beating Brunei Darussalam 6-0.