July 2014 ( II )

Qatar ( Khalid Muftah,  Abdulkhadir Elyas Bakur ) 2 - 2 Indonesia ( Ricardo Salempassy, Irfan Bachdim )

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 3 - 810 - 270 )

2. Vietnam  ( 2 - 320 - 160 )

3. Indonesia ( 5 - 530 - 106 )

4.  Philippines ( 9 - 620 - 69 )

5. Myanmar ( 3 - 90 - 30 )

6. Laos ( 3 - 75 - 25  )

7. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

8. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

9. Brunei Darussalam  ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

July 2014 ( I )

Vietnam ( Le Cong Vinh x3, Nguyen Hai Anh x2, Nguyen Van Quyet ) 6 - 0 Myanmar

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 3 - 810 - 270 )

2. Vietnam  ( 2 - 320 - 160 )

3. Indonesia ( 4 - 440 - 110 )

4.  Philippines ( 9 - 620 - 69 )

5. Myanmar ( 3 - 90 - 30 )

6. Laos ( 3 - 75 - 25  )

7. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

8. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

9. Brunei Darussalam  ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

May 2014 ( III ) - AFC Challenge Cup Knockout stage

Semi Final ( 27/5 )

Philippines ( Phil Younghusband 19', Lucena 38', Greatwich 104' ) 3 - 2 Maldives ( Umair 36', Abdulla 66' ) 

Points obtained: 180

Final ( 30/5 )

Palestine ( Nu'man 59' ) 1 - 0 Philippines

Points obtained: 0

Philippines tried all they can, but it was not enough from them to secure qualification to the Asian Cup for the first time. The only consolation for them is that their rating is improving, from a rating of 63 after 7 matches to a rating of 69 after 9 matches with 620 points.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 3 - 810 - 270 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 4 - 440 - 110 )

4.  Philippines ( 9 - 620 - 69 )

5. Myanmar ( 3 - 90 - 30 )

6. Laos ( 3 - 75 - 25  )

7. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

8. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

9. Brunei Darussalam  ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

May 2014 ( II ) - AFC Challenge Cup Group Stage

Matchday 1 ( 19/5 and 20/5 )

Maldives ( Umair 55', Ashfaq 90+5' ) 2 - 3 Myanmar ( Kyaw Ko Ko 39',90+5' ; Nyien Chan Aung 45+1' ) 

Turkmenistan ( Bayramow 42', Durdyyew 50' (PEN),85' ; Keodouagdeth (OG) 55', Hojaahmedow 97' ) 5 - 1 Laos ( Sayavutti 34' )

Philippines 0 - 0 Turkmenistan 

Points obtained at Matchday 1: Myanmar 90, Laos 0, Philippines 75

Matchday 2 ( 21/5 and 22/5 )

Myanmar 0 - 2 Palestine ( Abuhabib 45+4', Nu'man 50 )

Laos 0 - 2 Philippines ( Rota 41', Reichelt 63' )

Points obtained at Matchday 2: Myanmar 0, Laos 0, Philippines 90

Matchday 3 ( 23/5 and 24/5 )

Kygyzstan ( Veriken 18' ) 1 - 0 Myanmar

Turkmenistan 0 - 2 Philippines ( Phil Younghusband 49', Reichelt 73' )

Afghanistan 0 - 0 Laos 

Points obtained at Matchday 3: Myanmar 0, Philippines 135, Laos 75 

After the end of the group stage, only Philippines remained in the competition where they qualified for the semi final. They will face host nation the Maldives on Tuesday, 27/5.

Philippines however remain at fourth place with 440 points and a rating of 63. Laos and Myanmar finally make its debut in the ranking, with the former in sixth place with 75 points and a rating of 25 and the latter is one rank above them, which is in fifth place with 90 points and a rating of 30.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 3 - 810 - 270 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 4 - 440 - 110 )

4.  Philippines ( 7 - 440 - 63 )

5. Myanmar ( 3 - 90 - 30 )

6. Laos ( 3 - 75 - 25  )

7. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

8. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

9. Brunei Darussalam  ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

May 2014 ( I )

Indonesia ( Alfin Ismail 85' ( Pen ) ) 1 - 1 Dominican Republic ( Kelvin Rafael 24' )

Indonesia earn 120 points from this match against a team from the CONCACAF confederation. As a result their rating increase by 3 basis points, although they still stay at third position after 4 matches with 440 points.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 3 - 810 - 270 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 4 - 440 - 110 )

4.  Philippines ( 4 - 140 - 35 )

5. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

6. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

7. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Brunei Darussalam  ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

April 2014 ( II ) - Results

Philippines 0 - 0 Malaysia

Nothing change in the table standings as Malaysia still on the top notwithstanding the rating dropped as a result of the draw against The Philippines. As for Philippines, they end their warm up for the upcoming AFC Challenge Cup with 1 win ( v Nepal ), 2 draws ( both vs Malaysia ) and 1 lost ( vs Azerbaijan ). They will start their competition journey against Afghanistan on 20/5/14.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 3 - 810 - 270 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 3 - 320 - 107 )

4.  Philippines ( 4 - 140 - 35 )

5. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

6. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

7. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

April 2014 ( I ) - Results

Philippines 3 ( Sato 14', Steuble 32', Doctora 90' ) - 0 Nepal

The Philippines up their ratings but still remain in fourth place with a rating of 37 after 3 matches with 110 points. Their next friendly match in preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup will be vs Malaysia in Cebu on 27/4/14.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 2 - 780 - 390 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 3 - 320 - 107 )

4.  Philippines ( 3 - 110 - 37 )

5. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

6. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

7. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

April 2014 ( I ) - Preview

The Philippines, also known as Azkals continue their preparation for the AFC Challenge Cup with the tour to the Middle East. 2 games will be played, one of them will be vs Nepal in a international friendly this Friday at Nepal.


This is Azkals third international friendly match in just 2 months. Coach Thomas Dooley will make sure his boys can live up to expectations on why they deserved to be the top favourites to qualify to AFC Asian Cup 2015. A win will strengthen their rating from a current 15 to 37 ( after 3 matches with 110 points )

Philippines vs Nepal head-to-head records

Number of times meet: 2
Nepal win: 1 ( 50% )
Draw: 0
Philippines win: 1 ( 50% )
Number of goals Nepal scored: 1 ( 0.5 goals per match )
Number of goals Philippines scored: 4 ( 2 goals per match )

First meet: Nepal 1-0 Philippines ( 2/5/1982, Bangkok, Thailand. Kings Cup { Friendly Tournament } )
Last meet: Nepal 0-4 Philippines ( 11/10/2011, Manila, Philippines. Friendly )

Trivia: Philippines is the only team among 8 nations qualified for the AFC Challenge Cup actively prepare themselves for this upcoming tournament. With 2 past friendlies, and 2 upcoming ( the other is vs Malaysia this 27/4/14 ), they will be the hopes and dreams ( as well as pressure ) for many Filipinos, waiting to see their national team qualified for the main continental tournament for the very first time.

While Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan only start to prepare for the tournament with a friendly match among themselves. And that's about it.

March 2014 ( IV ) - Results

Indonesia lost 1-0 to Cuba in their second international friendly in Alzira, Spain this afternoon ( 29/3/2014 ). Benny Wahyudi is the culprit of the match when he scored an unfortunate own goal to give Cuba the win.

Indonesia standing in the ranking is not affected and they still remain in third place. However, the rating now drop from 160 to 107 after 3 matches with 320 points.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 2 - 780 - 390 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 3 - 320 - 107 )

4.  Philippines ( 2 - 30 - 15 )

5. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

6. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

7. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

March 2014 ( III ) - Results

To be honest, I don't know there are 2 friendlies from Indonesia in preparation for AFF Cup this year end. But here it goes.

Indonesia beat Andorra 1-0 in a friendly  ( 26/3/2014 ) in Valencia, Spain, as part of their Spanish tour. A late penalty from Raphael Matimo saves Indonesia the blushes from a minor European side. Their next international friendly will be vs Cuba this Saturday ( 29/3/2014 ).

The win means Indonesia climb one spot to third place, and the Philippines as a result drop one spot to fourth place. Indonesia collect 320 points with this win, and after 2 matches, a rating of 160.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 2 - 780 - 390 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Indonesia ( 2 - 320 - 160 )

4.  Philippines ( 2 - 30 - 15 )

5. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

6. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

7. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

March 2014 ( II ) - Results

Friendly 

Azerbaijan ( Dadashov 26' ) 1 - 0 Philippines

Asian Cup Qualifier  

Oman ( Al Hosni 19', Said 51', Al Hasani 69' ) 3 - 1 Singapore ( Sharil Ishak 78' )

Thailand ( Teeratep 23' ( PEN ), Adisak 76' ) 2 - 5 Lebanon ( Ghaddar 2', Maatouk 18' 46', Saad 45'+1, Antar 63' ) 

Saudi Arabia ( Al- Muwallad 87' ) 1 - 0 Indonesia

Yemen ( Al Sarori 60' ) 1 - 2 Malaysia ( Amri Yahya 16', Fakri 77' )

Vietnam ( Quoc Anh 23', Anh Duc 68', Trong Hoang 83' ) 3 - 1 Hong Kong ( Kwan Yee 81' ) 


All 5 teams failed to qualify for the Asian Cup. Only 3 teams ( Philippines, Laos and Myanmar ) stand a chance to take the last qualifying ticket to Australia 2015 via the Challenge Cup. 

Malaysia top the ranking chart with a rating of 390 after 2 matches with 780 points. This followed by Vietnam with a rating of 250 after 1 match with 250 points. Philippines drop one spot to third place with a rating of 15 after 2 matches with 30 points. Singapore drop to sixth place after 2 matches with no points yet to be obtained.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 2 - 780 - 390 )

2. Vietnam  ( 1 - 250 - 250 )

3. Philippines ( 2 - 30 - 15 )

4. Indonesia ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

5. Thailand ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

6. Singapore ( 2 - 0 - 0  )

7. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

March 2014 ( II ) - Preview

Apart from the friendly match between Philippines and Azerbaijan, 5 national teams from SEA will play at the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match tomorrow ( 5/3/14 ). Only Malaysia stand a chance to qualify to the main event next year in Australia as best third place team if they can beat Yemen at Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and hope other potential teams ( Iraq, Syria and Lebanon ) do not win their respective match. The remaining 4 teams stand no chance at all to qualify, and matches involving them is only to wrap up the fixtures.


First up is Oman v Singapore  from Group A. Even a win for Singapore will not bring them to Australia. They need to win on a big margin ( at least 8 goals ) and hope Syria lost to Jordan. But if they win, they will collect 750 points to get a rating of 375 after 2 matches.

Singapore v Oman head-to-head records

Number of times meet: 8
Oman wins: 7 ( 87.5 % )
Draw:0
Singapore win:1 ( 12.5 % )
Number of goals Oman scored: 22 ( 2.75 goals per match )
Number of goals Singapore scored: 5 ( 0.63 goals per match )

First meet: Oman 1-3 Singapore ( 9/12/1988, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Merdeka Tournament { Friendly Tournament } )
Last meet: Oman 2-0 Singapore ( 14/8/2013, Jalan Besar, Singapore. Asian Cup Qualifier )

Trivia: Yusman Yusoff, D.Tokijan and Yahya Madon scored one goal each to registered the only win for Singapore against Oman in the past 8 meetings. Oman later out of the Merdeka Tournament with no points after 3 group stage matches.




From Group B, Thailand will host Lebanon at Bangkok. Another fixture just to wrap things up with nothing to play for except pride. However, A win for Thailand not only will earn them 750 points with a rating of 750 after 1 match, but they can also help Malaysia which the tigers hope a Thailand win will also enable Malaysia qualify for the final round of the Asian Cup.


Thailand v Lebanon head-to-head records

Number of times meet: 7
Lebanon win: 1 ( 14.28 % )
Draws: 2 ( 28.57 % )
Thailand wins: 4 57.14 % )
Number of goals Lebanon scored: 10 ( 1.42 goals per match )
Number of goals Thailand scored: 10 ( 1.42 goals per match )

First meet: Thailand 1-0 Lebanon ( 10/12/1998, Bangkok, Thailand. Asian Games )
Last meet: Thailand 2-5 Lebanon ( 22/3/2013, Beirut, Lebanon. Asian Cup Qualifier )

Trivia: This is the worst record Thailand have ever faced in the Asian Cup Qualifier since the current format adopted for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. Lebanon win against Thailand just last year finally break the duck after 7 meetings.




In Group C, Indonesia will travel to Damnam, Saudi Arabia to wrap up their disappointing qualifier campaign against the falcons. A win for them will also earn them 750 points, just like Singapore and Thailand, with a rating of 750 after 1 match.

Indonesia v Saudi Arabia head-to-head records

Number of times meet: 12
Saudi Arabia wins: 11( 91.7 % )
Draw: 1 ( 8.3 % )
Indonesia win:0
Number of goals Saudi Arabia scored: 34 ( 2.83 goals per match )
Number of goals Indonesia scored: 5 ( 0.42 goals per match )

First meet: Indonesia 0-2 Saudi Arabia ( 12/10/1980, Izmir, Turkey. Unknown Status)
Last meet:  Indonesia 1-2 Saudi Arabia ( 23/3/2013, Jakarta, Indonesia. Asian Cup Qualifier )

Trivia: The only match that Saudi Arabia failed to win is a friendly match in Shah Alam, Malaysia ( 7/10/2011 ). The match ended 0-0



Malaysia ( Group D ) is the only team from SEA able to qualify for the Asian Cup next year as the best third place team. Against Yemen at a neutral venue in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, a win for Malaysia will earn them 750 points, with a rating of 390 after 2 matches. However, a win for them is not enough, they need some help if their dream of make it to the final round of the Asian Cup on merit since 1982 is a dream come true.

Malaysia v Yemen head-to-head records

Number of times meet: 4
Yemen win: 1 ( 25 % )
Draw:0
Malaysia wins: 3 ( 75 % )
Number of goals Yemen scored: 2 ( 0.5 goals per match )
Number of goals Malaysia scored: 7 ( 1.75 goals per match )

First meet: Malaysia 4-1 Yemen ( 18/10/1984, Kolkata, India. Asian Cup Qualifier )
Last meet: Malaysia 2-1 Yemen ( 22/3/2013, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Asian Cup Qualifier )

Trivia: Yemen only win is a 1-0 win in Shah Alam on 8/9/1990. The match is a Friendly.



And finally, Vietnam from Group E will face Hong Kong at Hanoi. Although it is meaningless for a ticket to the final round, pride is all to play for as Vietnam so far yet to collect any points after 5 matches. A win for Vietnam will earn themselves 250 points with a rating of 250 after 1 match.

Vietnam v Hong Kong head-to-head records\

Number of times meet: 4
Hong Kong wins: 2 ( 50 % )
Draw: 1 ( 25 % )
Vietnam win: 1 ( 25 % )
Number of goals Hong Kong scored: 4 ( 1 goal per match )
Number of goals Vietnam scored: 3 ( 0.75 goals per match )

First meet: Vietnam 0-1 Hong Kong ( 24/5/1973, Seoul, Korea Republic. World Cup Qualifier )
Last meet: Vietnam 0-1 Hong Kong ( 22/3/2013, Hong Kong. Asian Cup Qualifier )

Trivia: After 4 meetings, none of them can score more than 2 goals.Apart from a draw, it always ended up with a 1 goal margin win.

March 2014 ( I ) - Results

MALAYSIA 0-0 PHILIPPINES

This is the third straight draw among them in the last 3 meetings, fourth draw overall after 16 meetings. MALAYSIA and PHILIPPINES top of the table with 30 points after 1 game with a rating of 30.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Malaysia ( 1 - 30 - 30 )

2. Philippines  ( 1 - 30 - 30 )

3. Singapore ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

4. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

5. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

6. Indonesia ( 0 - 0 - 0  )

7. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Thailand ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Vietnam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

March 2014 ( I ) - Preview

2 friendly matches will be played for this month, both feature PHILIPPINES. One of the match that involve the 'Azkals' will be against fellow SEA rivals MALAYSIA on 1/3/14 at Selayang, Malaysia, with the other is vs Azerbaijan 4 days later at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  Both matches act as a preparation for the PHILIPPINES challenge to the AFC Challenge Cup this May at the Maldives, while MALAYSIA also use this friendly match for their final AFC Asian Cup qualifier game vs Yemen at a venue yet to be known.

Win for either PHILIPPINES or MALAYSIA will see them earn 80 points with a rating of 80 after 1 match. However, Philippines might top the group later on 5/3/14 if they can beat Azerbaijan, a team under Europe ( UEFA ). A victory for Azkals will see them earn a staggering 320 points. The best case scenario for them is that they can earn a total of 400 points with a rating of 200 after 2 matches, good enough for them to stay on top of the ranking chart for some time.

MALAYSIA VS PHILIPPINES head-to-head record

Number of times meet: 15
MALAYSIA wins: 11 ( 73.33% )
Draws: 3 ( 20% )
PHILIPPINES win: 1 ( 6.67% )
Number of goals MALAYSIA scored: 63 ( 4.2 goals per match )
Number of goals PHILIPPINES scored: 4 ( 0.26 goals per match )

First meet: MALAYSIA 15-1 PHILIPPINES ( 26/8/62, Jakarta, Indonesia. Asian Games )
Last meet: MALAYSIA 0-0 PHILIPPINES ( 1/6/12, Shah Alam, Malaysia. Friendly )

Trivia: Malaysia big win vs Philippines when the first time both of them meet remains the biggest win by the Harimau Malaya to date. While Philippines only win vs Malaysia ( 1991 SEA Games in Manila, 28/11/91 ) remains the only win for them between 15 past meetings.


The friendly match between Philippines and Azerbaijan will be the first time both of them meet each other. The last time Philippines meet an opponent outside of Asia is vs Estonia in a friendly match in Manila on 27/11/97. Estonia won the match 1-0.

February 2014 ( I ) - Results

SINGAPORE  ( Amri ( PEN) 84' ) 1  - 3 Jordan ( Thaer 43', Hayel 58' and Yousseff 90' )

SINGAPORE on top of the table for now after 1 match with zero points and a rating of zero.

Rank - Country - ( Matches - Points - Rating )

     

     

1. Singapore ( 1 - 0 - 0 )

2. Brunei Darussalam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

3. Cambodia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

4. Indonesia ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

5. Laos ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

6. Malaysia ( 0 - 0 - 0  )

7. Myanmar ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

8. Phillipines ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

9. Thailand ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

10. Timor Leste ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

11. Vietnam ( 0 - 0 - 0 )

February 2014 ( I ) - Preview

Only one match to be played as scheduled this month, with the Asian Cup Qualifier between SINGAPORE and Jordan. A win for SINGAPORE will put them top of the table with 750 points after 1 match with a rating of 750.

SINGAPORE v Jordan head-to-head record

Number of times meet: 6
Jordan win: 5 ( 83.33 % )
Draw: 0
SINGAPORE win: 1 ( 16.67 % )
Number of goals Jordan scored: 14 ( 2.33 goals per match )
Number of goals SINGAPORE scored: 4 ( 0.66 goals per match )

First meet: Jordan 2-1 SINGAPORE ( 31/1/2008, Zarqa, Jordan. Friendly )
Last meet: Jordan 4-0 SINGAPORE ( 6/2/2013, Amman, Jordan. Asian Cup Qualifier )


Trivia: Singapore only win is a 2-1 victory at the old Kallang National Stadium on 28/1/2009 for the Asian Cup 2011 Qualifier.