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John Arne
09-11-2018, 06:44 AM
You are all watching, right?

Slight change in the set up this year, due to dwindling attendances of games not involving the hosts. So, instead of one host country, each team will host their own games in the group stage, semi's and final.


As ever, Thailand go in as heavy favourites, with Vietnam probably second.

https://gyazo.com/f0dfa32790ab6a3999f5d77d9f3fefa6.png

https://gyazo.com/b097c695e2cf3f2a099fa354ce8c08af.png

Vietnam kicked off last night with a comfortable 3-0 in Vientiane. Laos were awful.
ItalAussie
10-11-2018, 09:51 PM
Thailand normally make it to the final stage of AFC World Cup qualifying, right?

Does this tournament spit out many upsets?
John Arne
10-11-2018, 11:21 PM
Thailand normally make it to the final stage of AFC World Cup qualifying, right?

Does this tournament spit out many upsets?

Thailand usually win it every year, and yes did recently reach the final round of WC qualifying. However, the previous 5 years have seen the them stagnate a little.

Indonesia will have a mare, whilst Philippines go in the Sven in charge.

Semi finals will be:
Thailand v Malaysia
Vietnam v Singapore
Bam
11-11-2018, 05:50 AM
What is the AFF Suzuki Cup? :confused:
Queenslander
11-11-2018, 05:54 AM
What is the AFF Suzuki Cup? :confused:

South East Asia minus Australia.
John Arne
11-11-2018, 11:25 AM
South East Asia minus Australia.

Weren't you lot originally invited? Don't blame you for saying 'no thanks'.
John Arne
07-12-2018, 06:01 AM
Vietnam beat Philippines 4-2 (1-2, 2-1) over 2 legs to progress to the final, where we will face Malayia, who were surprise victors over Thailand, including a cracking goal by the Malays..

https://gyazo.com/1f607eb85ee3e6c6c072a7d735b7c2ef.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYEhRa5bDeI
ItalAussie
07-12-2018, 06:22 AM
That's a pretty huge upset as far as international football goes, right?

If Malaysia were to win, would that be Greece-level?
John Arne
07-12-2018, 11:37 AM
That's a pretty huge upset as far as international football goes, right?

If Malaysia were to win, would that be Greece-level?

Knocking out Thailand was big, but Thailand are missing 3 or 4 are their better players, so it's not a big as it would have been normally.

Them beating Vietnam wouldn't really be a big shock either, really. After Thailand, the 2nd tier ASEAN teams are pretty similar; Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore.... then probably Philippines, Timor Leste, then Cambodia and Lao.
Giggles
09-12-2018, 04:44 PM
When's the final of this on?
John Arne
09-12-2018, 05:41 PM
First leg Tuesday afternoon in Malaysia, second leg Saturday afternoon in Hanoi.
John Arne
13-12-2018, 05:31 PM
2-2 from the first leg, in front of around 90,000 at the Bukit Jalil stadium. Vietnam 2-0 early doors, and missed a few fair one-on-ones.

Saturday in Vietnam is going to be fucking hectic. Millions expected in the streets of HCMC and Hanoi to watch the game in the streets.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbXjAduBNxQ

https://gyazo.com/7a45e93d286bc8db6cbe9c904d9e8592.jpg
John Arne
16-12-2018, 05:41 AM
Vietnam won 1-0, 3-2 on aggregate. Millions took to the streets, took me about 2hr to get home.

Awesome.

https://gyazo.com/569446ceee3dbf6c91b042928455a4ac.jpg
Queenslander
16-12-2018, 06:09 AM
Damn very jealous looks like fun.
Giggles
16-12-2018, 06:16 AM
That looks class.
John Arne
16-12-2018, 06:45 AM
Hot chicks in their thousands, too :drool: