Stars set Singapore alight as Japan exact revenge on Brazil with dramatic late win
Japan have exacted revenge over Brazil for their World Cup elimination with a dramatic 3-2 win in Singapore on Saturday.
Japan have exacted revenge over Brazil for their World Cup elimination with a dramatic 3-2 win in Singapore on Saturday.
Singapore will have valuable lessons to take from Friday's 4-1 loss to FIFA World Cup opposition in the form of Paraguay.
Singapore will have plenty of motivation when they take on Paraguay and Brazil -- and not just because of the glitz and glamour of the occasion.
Singapore coach Gavin Lee has confirmed he is in talks to extend his contract following the postponement of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Despite it being a friendly match, Japan will have much to play for against Brazil on Saturday -- for more than one reason.
Two-time World Cup coach Takeshi Okada resigned as Japanese federation VP in protest over AFC support of FIFA during Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign.
Philippines have shown enough promise over the past two tournaments. They now need to show progress.
The Asian Football Confederation is set to introduce a Nations League competition, which will affect the qualification process for the World Cup and Asian Cup.
Football Australia has given an early thumbs-up to the AFC's proposed Nations League concept, with director Heather Garriock describing it as a 'great concept' to strengthen Asia's position in world football.
Three games in and now reunited with a former coach, Ilhan Fandi is satisfied with how life is going at the Sailors.
Having broken his nose just two days earlier, Chanathip Songkrasin was still able to be at his inspirational best on Thursday.
Despite losing to Vietnam in the ASEAN Championship final, Thailand's future still looks very promising.
Nguyễn Đình Bắc is in the running to win the golden boot at the ASEAN Championship -- but it is the furthest thing on his mind ahead of the decider.
Sarach Yooyen is still hopeful of winning a record-extending fifth ASEAN Championship with Thailand, despite Vietnam leading 2-0 in the final.
Vietnam coach Kim Sang-Sik hailed the heroics of goalkeeper Lê Giang Patrik in their ASEAN Championship final first-leg win over Thailand.
Having seen fellow naturalised Brazilian Rafaelson win the ASEAN Championship, Hêndrio now wants to do the same with Vietnam.
Vietnam star Rafaelson will have mixed memories of his last trip to Rajamangala Stadium, where Vietnam won the 2024 ASEAN Championship.
Malaysia interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe was left with mixed emotions after his side's ASEAN Championship exit.
Thailand defender Manuel Bihr hopes the next generation will get to experience ASEAN Championship glory in 2026.
Among the many positives from Singapore's ASEAN Championship campaign, the emergence of Harhys Stewart could be the biggest.
Hariss Harun has called on Singapore to learn from the heartbreak of their semifinal exit at the ASEAN Championship.
Singapore coach Gavin Lee has called on his players to produce a display "worthy" of a sellout Jalan Besar Stadium against Thailand.
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson and Singapore striker Ilhan Fandi will have to put their friendship to a temporary halt in the ASEAN Championship semis.
Despite benefiting from naturalisation, Vietnam continue to produce excellent homegrown talent -- led by the ASEAN Championship's current top scorer.
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Iraq | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |