YOUGHUSBANDS PROPEL PHILIPPINES TO THE TOP

YOUGHUSBANDS PROPEL PHILIPPINES TO THE TOP  
 

VIENTIANE (24 Oct 2010) – Philippines battled back from a two-goal deficit to hold hosts Laos in a gripping encounter at the National Sports Complex Stadium here tonight. With time on the scoreboard up, James Younghusband rose high to nod in the equaliser to keep alive his team’s hopes of advancing to the final rounds of the prestigious AFF Suzuki Cup 2010.

Laos had taken a two-goal lead at the break with superb strikes from Soukaphone Vongchiengkham and Kanyala Sysomvang in the 29th and 41st minutes. But the Philippines had other plans and clawed their way back into contention with a penalty from Philip Younghusband in the 76th minute. That goal provided the fuel that was needed to fire up the Filipinos. And in deep in extratime, the older Younghusband notched the second goal.

The Philippines, top of the standing with four points, still have a tough journey to the final rounds as they now have to beat Cambodia, who earlier today defeated Timor Leste 4-2. Laos, currently third in the standings, have an easy tie against Timor Leste in their last match on Tuesday.

The two final matches will be a thrill as Cambodia and Philippines try to outdo each other while Laos will attempt to score more than two goals to ensure they make it through.

“We were a little over-confident at the start. As such, in the first half we put ourselves in a very difficult position,” said Simon McMenemy, the chief coach of Philippines. “But were a lot better in the second half and the penalty turned the game for us.”

Philippines fielded the same players they did against Timor Leste two days ago but their hopes that the winning lineup would deliver the goals failed miserably in the first half. Despite the obvious difference in physique, the Laos players kept the ball low and used their speed to their advantage.

In the 19th minute, Laos were celebrating after Soukaphone forced in the opener during a scramble in front of goal. Philippines keeper Neil Etherige protested that the ball had not crossed the line but the referee ruled otherwise.

The goal fired up the Laos players and they went hunting for more goals. With the 2,000 over fans cheering them on, the home boys almost doubled the score in the 33rd minute but Kanyala’s shot found the side-netting.

Kanyala was leaping in joy in the 41st minute as his thundering drive screamed into the top corner beyond the reach of the Filipino keeper. In the dying minutes, goalscorers, Soukaphone and Kanyala, had brilliant chances but were just off the mark.

“It was always going to be tough and hard and for all the pressure they put on us, I felt that we coped well,” added David Booth, the chief coach of Laos.
“But the penalty turned the game against us and that was the turning point which led to the draw.”

TEAMS

Philippines: Neil Etheridge (GK), Robert Gier, Anton Del Rosario, James Younghusband, Manuel Gelito Ott, Philip Younghusband, Alexander Borromeo (cpt), Emelio Calidong (David 32nd), Jason De Jong, Ian Araneta, Ray Jonsson
Subs: Eduard Sacapano (GK), Roel Gener, Yanti Armentia Barsales, Mark Ferrer, Nestorio Margase, Joebel Bermejo, David Basa
Coach: Simon Alexander McMenemy
Scorers: Philip Younghusband (76th – pen), James Younghusband (94th)
Yellow: Jason De Jong (16th), Neil (30th), James (42nd), Manuel (60th), Anton (90th)
Red:

Laos: Sengphachan Bounthisanh (GK), Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya, Kitsada (c), Ketsada Souksavanh, Lamnao Singtao (Khampeng 90th), Kanlaya Sysomvang, Keoviengphet Lithideth, Kaysone Soukhavong, Konekham Inthammavong (Phatthana 67th), Kovanh Namthavixay, Soukaphone Vongchiengkham (Visay 83rd),
Subs: Seng Athit Somvang (GK), Visay Phapouvaninh, Manolom Phomsouvanh, Viengsavanh Sayyaboun, Khamla Pinkeo, Phatthana Syvilay, Khampeng Sayavutthi

Coach: David Booth
Scorers: Soukaphone (29th), Kanyala (41st)
Yellow: Kanyala (18th), Konekham (61st), Kitsada (75th), Saynakhonevieng (77th)
Red:



Referee: Mongkolchai Pechsri (Tha)
Assistant 1: Preecha Kangram (Tha)
Assistant 2: U Aung Moe (Mya)


DAY 1 RESULTS

Timor Leste 0 Philippines 5

Laos 0 Cambodia 0

TODAY’S RESULTS

Cambodia 4 Timor Leste 2

Philippines 2 Laos 2


REMAINING FIXTURES

Oct 26: Philippines vs Cambodia (1600hrs) / Laos vs Timor Leste (1830hrs)

source: www.aseanfootball.org

Laos Squad List. SUZUKI CUP 2010

Laos Squad List, SUZUKI CUP 2010

Goalkeepers
1 Sengphachan BOUNTHISANH
18 Sourasay KEOSOUVANDENG
28 Seng Athit SOMVANG

Defenders
2 Saynakhonevieng PHOMMAPANYA
3 Kitsada
4 Ketsada SOUKSAVANH
5 Khamla PINKEO
6 Chandalaphone LIEPVISAY
16 Senlati VONGSOURIYASACK
19 Kovanh NAMTHAVIXAY
21 Souliya SYPHASAY
26 Mano NHOUVANNASAK
27 Saychon KHUNSAMNARN
29 Khamphoumy HANVILAY
30 Phongsavanh OULAVONG

Midfielders
7 Phatthana SYVILAY
10 Kanlaya SYSOMVANG
11 Keoviengphet LITHTHIDETH
13 Kaysone SOUKHAVONG
14 Konekham INTHAMMAVONG
17 Phonepaseuth SYSOUTHAM
20 Soukaphone VONGCHIENGKHAM
22 Manolom PHOMSOUVANH
24 Viengsavanh SAYYABOUN

Forwards
8 Lamnao SINGTO
9 Visay PHAPOUVANIN
12 Sangvone PHIMMASEN
15 Sopa SAYSANA
23 Tona BOUNMALAY
25 Khampheng SAYAVUTTHI


Coach: David BOOTH (England)

http://www.affsuzukicup.com/laos.html

Laos vs Cambodia Preview (SUZUKI CUP 2010)

Preview - Laos v Cambodia 

21-Oct-2010

Having topped the qualifying round in the last two editions of the AFF Suzuki Cup, Laos are confident that they can do so yet again when they host this year's qualifiers, which kicks-off at the National Sports Complex in Vientiane on Friday.

The Laotians have never failed to qualify for the group stage of the AFF Suzuki Cup and they will be buoyed by their performances in the last two qualifying competitions as well as the 2009 SEA Games on home soil, when they reached the semi-finals for the first time.

Speaking on Thursday, a day before the hosts open their qualification campaign against Indochinese rivals Cambodia, Laos team manager Pasadsay Pilapunded outlined his confidence in the squad coached by Englishman David Booth.

"Laos has been improved a lot since we made it to the semi-finals of the SEA Games," said Pilapunded.

"We have played a number of friendly matches in our preparation for this tournament and my team are 100% fit.

"I believe that Laos will win this qualifying round because we have plenty of experience. They players will also be trying their best because we are the home side and we will have many supporters coming to cheer us."

But the Laos manager did sound a note of caution for the match against Cambodia, who beat his side 3-2 in the qualifying round in 2008 and also qualified for the group stage after finishing runners-up behind Laos.

"It will be a tough game for us because this new Cambodian team have been improving very quickly," Pilapunded added. "They now have a professional League and an experienced coach."

South Korean Lee Tae-hoon, who took charge of Cambodia earlier this year, is relishing the challenge of his first international assignment with the Indochinese side.

"My team have prepared well for this tournament and we are upgrading ourselves every time we play," said the 39-year-old former K-League player.

"Every game is important for us, and we will be playing like we are in the final.

"Laos are fortunate to be the hosts and they will have many supporters to cheer them on. But my player are ready for tomorrow's game and we will be working very hard to get a result."

The two teams have met five times previously in the Asean Football Championship with each side winning two games and drawing the other.

Laos beat Cambodia 1-0 in Singapore in 1996 and 2-1 in Hanoi in 2004, while the Cambodians prevailed 3-0 in Songkhla in 2000 and 3-2 in Phnom Penh in 2008. They drew 2-2 in their 2007 qualifier in Bacolod. more visit:http://www.affsuzukicup.com/_webapp_702948/Preview_-_Laos_v_Cambodia

13-10-10

Aku terbangun dari tidur yang sangat tidak nyenyak, pikiran bercabang tak tentu arah. Berharap ada secercah harapan esok hari. Di Kamar tak ada yang ku lakukan kecuali diam dan menghayal apa yang akan terjadi esok. Pagi menyingsing dan aku tak tak bisa tidur, sidang yang akan beberapa jam lagi ku hadapi membuat ku gelisah sepanjang malam.


Sidang ku hadapi dengan sangat gugup, sakit perut terus mengiringi ku saat sidang skripsi. Pertanyaan demi pertanyaan mampu ku jawab walau terkadang menghadirkan gelak tawa penguji dan penonton sidang. Yap, aku memang terkenal konyol di kalangan teman kampus ku, entah mengapa mereka bisa menilai aku sebagai pribadi yang konyol dan yang pasti tidak peka terhadap perasaan wanita, ah entah lah. Hampir satu jam kemudian sidang selesai dan aku berharap-harap cemas mengenai hasil sidang, dan syukur Alhamdulillah aku lulus..hoosshhh..


Perasaan bercampur aduk ketika mendengar pengumuman tersebut, akan tetapi mayoritas cabang-cabang pikiranku bermuara pada satu hal, perjuangan. Yap, perjuangan ku selama hampir 7 bulan ini tak sia-sia. Begitu banyak cobaan dan keegoisan yang telah aku lakukan. Selama mengerjakan skripsi hampir tiap bulan aku mendaki gunung bahkan pernah sampai ada yang dua pendakian di dalam satu bulan. Banyak foto yang sengaja aku tidak unggah agar teman-teman ku tidak menilai diriku sebagai orang yang gila jalan. Akan tetapi dari semua perjuangan itu, hal yang paling aku syukuri adalah aku mampu mengkhatamkan Al-Quran di malam sebelum aku sidang, selain itu aku mampu mencapai tanah tertinggi di PuLau Jawa, Mahameru!. Semeru memendam kisah sendiri buat diri ku, bertahun-tahun gagal untuk pergi mendakinya, hingga aku pernah berujar jika aku harus menggapainya sebelum lulus kuliah, alhamdulillah semua dapat terkabulkan.


Lulus bukan berarti telah berakhirnya perjuangan, akan tetapi awal dari perjuangan yang lebih berat kedepannya. Banyak pendakian-pendakian kehidupan yang menantang di depan, bak pasir mahameru yang bisa menelan siapa saja yang tak mampu survive ketika melewatinya. Semoga aku mampu melewatinya, sebagaimana aku menggapai 3676 mdpl dan berguna bagi individu lain di sekitar ku. Amin! (Kamar sumpek, 13-10-10)

Laos football, English man coach, David booth

David Booth is no stranger in Southeast Asia as he has worked in many regional teams such as Khanh Hoa (V-League), BEC Tero Sasana (TPL), Brunei and Myanmar. Before coming to Laos, David Booth worked at Mahindra United, a top club in India.


source: vietnamfootball.blog

Photo: from Kplnet.net

TC PERSIJA

Laos team won at the first warm up match

     Laos football national team has played with Thailand club " samoudpakan Fc" on 2/10/2010 to warm up and get ready for the Suzuki cup 2010 which will start to kick off on 22/10 in vientiane. the Warm up match was played at the Anouvong stadium and Laos team was  on the good form by beating the SAMOUDPAKAN FC 3:0.  the first goal was scored by a Laotian star Lamnao singto on the 2nd mins of the first half  which gave a lot of happiness to the fans. the first half Laos  1:0  leading the Thai club.  the second half started and Laos was still controlling of all the game and scored 2nd goal in the 64th mns by Gonkham Inthammavong and 3rd goal was scored by the a skinny lao striker Somphone vongjiangkham at the 78th mins and LAOS won 3:0 at full time.  Laos team will start to play the warm up match again with the Thai super star team in the next days .

Source:Kplnet.net