Myanmar, Thailand sail into women's semi-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Myanmar, Thailand sail into women's semi-finals

Manila: Myanmar and Thailand advanced to the semi-finals of the 2019 Sea Games women's football tournament with commanding wins on Monday.

Myanmar defeated Malaysia 5-0 in Group A while Thailand beat Indonesia 5-1 in Group B, with both teams finishing runners-up in their respective groups.

Thailand, the 2017 silver medallists, will face Group A winners Philippines in the semi-finals on Thursday with defending champions Vietnam to play Myanmar.

Vietnam, Philippines through to women's semi-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam, Philippines through to women's semi-finals

Manila: Defending champions Vietnam and hosts Philippines sealed their places in the 2019 Sea Games women's football semi-finals with emphatic wins on Friday.

Vietnam - who played to a 1-1 draw with Thailand in their opening match - defeated Indonesia 6-0 in Group B while Philippines cruised 5-0 past Malaysia in Group A.

Indonesia's hopes now hinge on defeating Thailand on Monday while Malaysia will have to defeat Myanmar.

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: Vietnam pass Indonesia test, Thailand win again

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Vietnam pass Indonesia test, Thailand win again

Manila: Vietnam scored in added time to edge Indonesia 2-1 in Group B of the 2019 Sea Games men's football tournament, taking a huge step towards the semi-finals on Sunday.

Thailand saw off Singapore 3-0 to keep their hopes alive while Laos defeated Brunei Darussalam 3-0 to register their first win of the tournament.

Group A: Myanmar go top, Philippines beat Malaysia to revive hopes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Myanmar go top, Philippines beat Malaysia to revive hopes

Manila: Myanmar took a huge step towards the 2019 Sea Games men's football semi-finals while Philippines revived their hopes in Group A action on Friday.

Myanmar defeated Timor-Leste 3-1 to surge to the top of the standings on seven points while Philippines beat Malaysia 1-0 to move to third on four points.

Philippines badly needed the win, having lost 2-1 to Myanmar on Matchday Two while the loss was a big blow to Malaysia's hopes, having opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Myanmar.

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.

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.