What Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines can learn from Vietnam

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Can Eriksson's Azkals make Asian Cup history?

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Eriksson: Football needs India, China and USA

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Philippines still have Asian Cup 'chance' - Younghusband

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AFF Cup: Philippines keep semi hopes alive

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Eriksson named head coach of the Philippines

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Butcher steps down as Philippines manager

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By John Duerden

Jan 21, 2019

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.

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

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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By John Duerden

Jan 13, 2019

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

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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By Debayan Sen in Abu Dhabi

Jan 13, 2019

Sven-Göran Eriksson: Football needs India, China and USA

Philippines coach Sven-Göran Eriksson has tipped India to advance to the round of 16 at the AFC Asian Cup, ahead of their crucial game against Bahrain, adding that their 4-1 win against Thailand was the "biggest surprise" of the tournament.

Eriksson, who took England to the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup, will see his team play a must-win match themselves, against Kyrgyzstan on January 16 in Dubai, and believes advancement in the Asian Cup will be great for both countries,...

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By John Duerden

Jan 11, 2019

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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Dec 6, 2018

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

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Leg 2Aggregate: 4 - 2

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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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