What Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines can learn from Vietnam
Vietnam's success at the Asian Cup is not because of any secret formula. It's a recipe thier Southeast Asian rivals can replicate.
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All times ETVietnam's success at the Asian Cup is not because of any secret formula. It's a recipe thier Southeast Asian rivals can replicate.
Despite two losses, the Asian Cup is not over for the Philippines. Wednesday's match has the potential to be a watershed moment in Akzal history.
Sven-Göran Eriksson speaks exclusively to ESPN about the Asian Cup, describing India's win over Thailand the tournament's "biggest surprise."
Philippines star Phil Younghusband insists that the Azkals can still reach the knockout stage of the Asian Cup despite being last in their group.
Two goals in the last seven minutes sealed Vietnam's place in the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup on Thursday as they beat Philippines 4-2 on aggregate.
Sven-Goran Eriksson suffered his first defeat as Philippines head coach on Sunday as visiting Vietnam secured a 2-1 first-leg advantage.
Thailand beat Singapore 3-0 on Sunday to advance to next week's semifinals of the Asean Football Federation Championship.
Under Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Philippines are more streetwise and readier to bare their teeth. Now, a place in the AFF Cup semis is up for grabs.
Days after the Philippines dented Singapore's AFF Cup chances, clubs from the two countries found themselves drawn together in the 2019 AFC Cup.
Jovin Bedic scored a lucky late equaliser to secure a deserved 1-1 draw for Sven-Goran Eriksson's Philippines against champions Thailand.
AFF Cup holders Thailand and Sven-Goran Eriksson's Philippines both continued their good start to the tournament.
Thailand's football chief wants a third consecutive AFF Cup title but has warned that Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines make 2018 a hard task.
Sven-Goran Eriksson started his stint as Philippines head coach with a 1-0 win over Singapore in their AFF Suzuki Cup opener on Tuesday evening.
It's close to two decades since Sven-Goran Eriksson last won a trophy. That's why this Philippines move will be a litmus test of his legacy.
Group B of the AFF Cup is the tougher of the two groups. ESPN takes a look at Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Timor Leste and the Philippines.
Eriksson has been appointed on a six-month deal that includes an option to extend, according to reports in the region.
In mid-December, the biggest game in world football will not be staged in the strongholds of Europe or South America - it will be in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines fell flat in the 2016 edition, but the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup could just be the Azkals' best chance at finally winning some silverware.
Philippines goalkeeper Neil Etheridge will be making history when he takes his position between the posts for Cardiff this weekend.
Former England captain Terry Butcher has stepped down from his role as head coach of the Philippines national team without managing a match.
Former England captain Terry Butcher is returning to management after being named head coach of the Philippines national team.
If Cardiff City earn promotion to the Premier League, Philippines international Neil Etheridge could become a Southeast Asian pioneer next year.
The Philippines qualifying for their first-ever Asian Cup, boosts football in a country where boxing, basketball and billiards rule the sports scene.
Philippines, North Korea and Yemen earned the final three qualification places for next year's Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Philippines goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has been in touching distance of the English Premier League before, without getting on the pitch.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Syria | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 15 |
China | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 7 |
Philippines | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Maldives | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
Guam | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -17 | 0 |