Thailand hit top gear, Philippines advance for first time

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand hit top gear, Philippines advance for first time

Chonburi: Thailand eliminated Malaysia with a 7-0 win, while Philippines advanced to the semi-finals for the first time as Group A concluded at the 2019 AFF Women’s Championship at Chonburi IPE Stadium on Friday.

The results mean hosts and defending champions Thailand will face Myanmar in Sunday’s semi-finals, which will also see the Philippines take on Group B winners Vietnam.

Nothing was set in stone going into Group A’s final Matchday, but the Philippines outclassed Singapore 4-0 to advance, before Thailand sealed top spot in emphatic style with their big win over Malaysia.

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Thailand deny Philippines upset, Malaysia stay alive

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand deny Philippines upset, Malaysia stay alive

Chonburi: Thailand twice came from behind to retain top spot in Group A, while Malaysia kept their semi-final hopes alive as the 2019 AFF Women’s Championship continued at Chonburi IPE Stadium on Wednesday.

The tournament hosts found themselves 2-1 down with more than an hour played against the Philippines, but a Wilaiporn Boothsduang-inspired late surge ensured they extended their winning record with a 4-2 win.

Earlier, Malaysia eased past the now-eliminated Timor-Leste 5-0 and stay in contention for the knockout stage.

Vietnam issue title warning, Indonesia end win drought

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam issue title warning, Indonesia end win drought

Chonburi: Regional heavyweights Vietnam emerged as group winners with a 4-0 win over challengers Myanmar, while already-eliminated Indonesia registered their first AFF Women’s Championship win in eight years against Cambodia as Group B concluded on Tuesday.

Vietnam and Myanmar - both of whom had qualified for the knockout stage prior to Tuesday’s fixtures – now have five days to prepare for Sunday’s semi-finals, while Indonesia and Cambodia’s campaigns have come to an end.

Thailand on cloud nine, Malaysia off the mark

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand on cloud nine, Malaysia off the mark

Chonburi: Thailand stormed to the top of Group A with a 9-0 win over Timor-Leste, while Malaysia kept their knockout stage hopes alive by beating Singapore 4-0 as the 2019 AFF Women’s Championship continued to take shape at the Chonburi IPE Stadium on Monday.

The group is now a battle between three teams after Timor-Leste and Singapore were both eliminated with two Matchdays to spare, with Malaysia now the only side that can challenge frontrunners Thailand and the Philippines for a top-two finish.

Monday’s results set the scene for a potentially group-defining top of the table clash between Thailand and the Philippines on Wednesday.

Vietnam, Myanmar book semi-final places

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam, Myanmar book semi-final places

Chonburi: Group B powerhouses Vietnam and Myanmar sealed their passage to the 2019 AFF Women’s Championship knockout stage with a match to spare after both registered emphatic wins at Chonburi IPE Stadium on Sunday.

Vietnam made it 17 goals in two matches with a 7-0 win over Indonesia, while Myanmar continued their perfect start to the competition with a 10-1 victory against Cambodia.

The results set up a battle to top the group when the two sides meet on Tuesday, while both Cambodia and Indonesia can no longer advance to the semi-finals.

Philippines on track as Thailand get up and running

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Philippines on track as Thailand get up and running

Chonburi: The Philippines moved a stop closer to the 2019 AFF Women’s Championship semi-finals with a second successive victory, while hosts and defending champions Thailand began their campaign with an impressive win of their own on Saturday.

Fresh from their opening day success against Malaysia, the Philippines brushed Timor-Leste aside 7-0 in Saturday’s early kick-off at Chonburi IPE Stadium, before Thailand found the net eight times against bottom of the table Singapore.

Myanmar, Vietnam off the mark with big wins

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Myanmar, Vietnam off the mark with big wins

Chonburi: Regional heavyweights Myanmar and Vietnam showed they are likely to be among the contenders at the 2019 AFF Women’s Championship after they began their respective campaigns with commanding wins on Friday.

Myanmar put seven goals past Indonesia at Chonburi IPE Stadium, while Vietnam racked up eight in the opening half-hour on the way to an eventual 10-0 win over Cambodia.

The results created a clear gulf on the Group B table, with Friday’s winners now in pole position to advance to the semi-finals.