congrats to Malaysia..but we still love our team..

The results from the1st led had actually big impact to the both teams.The fact was revealed at second leg in GBK stadium last night. The host team took over the game since the whistle had been blown by the Aussie's referee. Both team played very well, the host team had attacking style, while the visitor used defense and counter attack almost perfectly.
Despite the result last night, almost people appreciate the struggle of the host players. Scoring two goals with the high mentally pressure not an easy task.This year Indonesia can be said as the champion without the trophy.

We love our national team, we trust and we believe.

1-0, Narrow advantage for Indonesia from Philippine

Many people hope that there would be many goals at that game. We can hope that if the Philippine is the same team as we defeated them many year ago, but they are now totally different team. The have strong defense and great midfield, that's why they can beat Vietnam and hold Singapore at the group stage.

Let's back to the game. Indonesia started with a great opportunity, but the Philippine's goal keeper able to safe the narrow strike from Cristian Gonzales. The long pass strategy often created to open the strict defense from the opponent although many high defender in the Philippine defense. At that time, Neil Etheridge, Alex Borromeo, and Ray Anthony Jonsson played very good. Not many chances from the Philippine, because they only relied on the counter attack. And the chance came twice from Phillip Younghusband, both were from outside penalty box. 

In the minute 31', the error defense from Neil Etheridge and Ray Jonsson made Gonzales able to convert the chance became a goal. A long pass from Firman Utina was a great chance at that moment and a great heading also from Gonzales. His composure shows us that three times in row of top scorer in Indonesia League is a real fact.

In the second half, not too many different, the host still hold the game with the counter attack from the visitor. The error defense from Markus and Maman Abdurrahman almost made Phil Younghusband gave a disaster before a great safe heading from Zulkifly Sukur clear out the threat from Indonesian defense. The narrow advantage gives Indonesia more comfortable in the second leg...In my personal opinion, i hope we can meet Malaysia in the final.

Malaysia shock Vietnam with 2 goals

Mohd Safee Bin Mohd Sali  became a hero last night with his 2 goals to make one foot step to the final for Malaysia. Vietnam started their match with great possession against the host team which was supported by 35,000 supporter. It was seemed easy for the visitor because the Ho's midfielder and forward always terrorized the Malaysian goalkeeper. In the 61' Safee Sali broke the dead lock with the beautiful header, although Vietnam goalkeeper, Bui Tan Truong tried to safe the ball. Great appreciation was fairly enough to be given for the Malaysian defender.

 After made a goal, the Rajagobal's side was likely having a great addition power. Until Safiq Bin Rahim  strucked with the fiercely shoot from the outside penalty book, and the ball was deflected by Bui Tan Truong's hand, unfortunately for the goalkeeper, Safee Sali came with the right time and position to struck from the deflection to make it 2-0. In the next game in My Dinh Stadium, Hanoi, The Vietnamese will need to score more than two goals to progress in the final..And it could be happened.

Head to head Indonesia vs Philippine

After many people were shocked by the outrages performances from Philippine national team in the group stages. By doing that, they have make a history by making their first semifinal for their 5 appearances in the AFF Cup (formerly known as Tiger Cup). Although their governing body is the oldest in the Asia, it was founded in 1913, and made their first formal match in the Far Eastern Championship. Their first match was losing 0-1 against China.

While match against Indonesia, they have made 18 matches, which resulted 17 loses and 1 draw. This statistic shows the superiority of Indonesia national team. The biggest defeat against Indonesia was 1-13, in the match of AFF Cup 2002. Click here for more.

Indonesia alert on philipino naturalises

Indonesia should be careful on the Philippines player right now, who can beat Vietnam with two goals at their home, Vietnam is very powerful since their winning on AFF Cup last year. Philippine have 8 foreign player (with half blood of  Philippine).

The rule of dual citizenship allow them to play for Philippine without make the player to put off their first citizenship.

Here are the foreign player at Philippine's squad:
 1. Jason de Jong, we can know that this name is a Holland's name. Yes, he has Philippine's blood from his father, while his father gave him Holland's. He plays for BV Vendam, a club in Holland second division.
2. Neil Etheridge, he plays for Fulham at EPL, of course not as a first team, he is third goal keeper in the club. He ever played for England U- 16.
3. Robert Gier. He plays for Ascot United,an amateur club in England.
4. Ray Anthony Jonsson. He plays for Grindavik, a premier club in Island. He is half Island and Philippine.His position is defender.
5. Manuel Ott. Manuel plays for Ingolstadt 04, a club in Bundesliga 2.
6. James Younghusband. He spent his youth career in Chelsea. He is a midfielder.
7. Philip Younghusband. He is brother of James. Also spent his youth in Chelsea. He plays for Esbjerg Fb, a club in Denmark Superleague.
8. Alexander Borromeo. He is a Phin- Am (American Philippino), his position is a striker. 

Incredible player, aren't they? But, don't worry, Indonesia will play two semifinal match in the same place, in Jakarta, because Philippine do not have international stadium.

Don't be afraid .

AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 - Philippines Will Challenge Indonesia in Semifinal

Philippines Will Challenge Indonesia in AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 semifinals. The Philippines became the runner-up Group B, after draw against against Myanmar (0-0), Wednesday (08/12/2010).

In another Group B match, Vietnam beat Singapore 1-0 successfully. The victory was making Vietnam emerge as winners of Group B and will meet Malaysia in the semifinals.


The Philippines does not have a tradition of football. However, now they seem to have started up and reckoned worthy. Their victory 2-0 over host Vietnam and Singapore 0-0.

Indonesia can not underestimate the Philippines, although in previous meetings always win. Because, under young coach Simon McMenemey, Philippines appear neat and have high self confidence.

AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 Final Standings:
Group A
1 Indonesia 3 3 0 0 13-2 9
2 Malaysia 3 1 1 1 6-6 4
3 Thailand 3 0 2 1 3-4 2
4 Laos 3 0 1 2 3-13 1
Group B
1 Vietnam 1 3 2 0 1 8-3 6
2 Philippines 3 1 2 0 3-1 5
3 Singapore 3 1 1 1 3-3 4
4 Myanmar 3 0 1 2 2-9 1

Semifinal Schedule:

First Leg

Malaysia Vs Vietnam 15/12/2010

Philippines Vs Indonesia 16/12/2010

Second Leg

Malaysia Vs Vietnam 18/12/2010

Philippines Vs Indonesia 19/12/2010

from: bola.kompas.com