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Thai players celebrate after a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates at Thammasat Stadium on Tuesday night. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul) Thailand secured one of the biggest wins in their football history on Tuesday night when they beat the United Arab Emirates 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier.Teerasil Dangda gave the home team the lead after 26 minutes and Ali Mabkhout equalised for the visitors in the 45th minute. Teenager Ekanit Panya made it 2-1 early in the second half. In Tuesday night other Group G game of Asia's qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup, Vietnam won 3-1 against Indonesia, who are still looking for their first point of the campaign. After three games, Thailand lead Group G with seven points and are ahead of Vietnam on goal difference. The UAE, the top seeded team in the group, have six points and Malaysia three. The eight group winners and four best runners-up advance to the continent's 12-team final qualifying stage for the Qatar World Cup. At … [Read more...] about War Elephants beat UAE to top Group G

MANILA, Philippines -- Junior golfers in the Philippines will get a chance to showcase their talent, and possibly get recruited to some of the best universities in the world this December. This, as golf coaches from top-ranked Division 1 schools are heading to Manila to do some scouting. DreamBig Events is bringing world-class golf coaches for the first time in Asia for the Gold Series Golf Camp, billed as "The Road to U.S. College Golf." The event is open to junior golfers aged 12 to 18 years old and will be held at the Orchard Golf & Country Club on December 17 and 18. Coaches from University of California-Los Angeles, Columbia University, and University of California Berkeley will run the two-day golf clinic, while actively watching the young golfers participate in the 2-day FCG Golf Tournament. At the camp, campers will experience guided range and short game sessions that will allow them to sharpen their practice and pre-tournament routines. They will be given instructions that … [Read more...] about Golf: Division 1 coaches head to Manila to scout talent

Philippine football chief Araneta seeks reelection Olmin Leyba (Philstar.com) - October 15, 2019 - 6:52pm BACOLOD CITY – Philippine Football Federation president Nonong Araneta declared he's seeking a fresh mandate, offering to lead a federation looking to sustain its gains and make a big leap forward, especially with an airline giant coming in to sponsor the PFF-led national league. Araneta, who was first elected to the post in 2011, stressed the need for continuity and unity as the PFF aims to strengthen the Philippines Football League and expand age group competitions taking advantage of the Qatar Airways' three-year sponsorship.  He announced his reelection plans to 25 of the 32 regional executives who will cast their votes in the PFF Congress on November 28. “I’m happy that they’re here to signify their support and maybe because of what we have done for football in the last few years, it's … [Read more...] about Philippine football chief Araneta seeks reelection

MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine Azkals have been bunched in a lighter group alongside Timor Leste, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Malaysia after the ceremonial drawing of lots ahead of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The draw was conducted on Tuesday at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The Malaysians, the runners-up in 2017, are poised to provide the biggest challenge to the Azkals' in men's football. Only the top two teams from each group will progress to the semifinals. Defending champion Thailand joined bronze medalist Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Brunei, and Singapore in Group A. The Philippine Malditas, the country's women's football team, got Myanmar and Malaysia in Group A. It is a less punishing group compared to Group B, which has defending champion Vietnam, silver medalist Thailand, and Indonesia. READ: Azkals target upset as they face China in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Meanwhile, the Philippine women's volleyball team will play in a single round-robin format along with Thailand, … [Read more...] about PH football teams earn luck of the draw in SEA Games

War Elephants 'ready' for UAE test Van Marwijk expects difficult battle tonight Thailand coach Akira Nishino, left, and goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungnoen attend Tuesday's press conference. Thailand are ready to take on the United Arab Emirates in an Asian qualifier for the 2022 World Cup Tuesday night.The match kicks off at 7pm at Thammasat Stadium in Rangsit and will be shown live by Thai Rath TV. The UAE, the top seeded team in Group G, are favourites to advance to Asia's 12-team final qualifying round from the pool. They are currently the group leaders with six points, two ahead of Thailand and Vietnam. The eight group winners and four best runners-up reach Asia's third and final qualifying stage for the Qatar World Cup. Thailand coach Akira Nishino told a press conference on Monday that a number of his injured players are now ready for Tuesday's match although the War Elephants will be without their playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin, who did not join … [Read more...] about War Elephants ‘ready’ for UAE test