Can Malaysia deliver a win in front of 80,000 fans?
Malaysia face a do-or-die match vs. Myanmar on Saturday. Are Tan Cheng Hoe's men up to the task? John Duerden previews a potential AFF Cup classic.
2019 Schedule
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Myanmar, Vietnam on track for AFF Cup semis
Pre-tournament favourites Vietnam were held to a 0-0 draw by Myanmar as the duo remained locked in the top two positions in group A.
AFF: Vietnam ease past Malaysia, Myanmar beat Laos
Vietnam maintained their perfect start to the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup on Friday as Park Hang-seo's side beat Malaysia 2-0 at Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium.
Group A preview: Malaysia and Vietnam the teams to beat
There are plenty of local rivalries at play in Group A of the AFF Cup. ESPN FC runs the rule over Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.
Myanmar ace Aung Thu signs in Thailand
Myanmar international striker Aung Thu has become the latest player to benefit from the Thai League's new ASEAN player quota by joining Police Tero.
Philippines blow chance to make Asian Cup
Philippines blew a chance to seal their place at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as they laboured to a 0-0 draw in Nepal and will now have to wait until March.
India look to extend unbeaten streak against Myanmar
With qualification in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup assured, India will look to extend their 12-match unbeaten streak against Myanmar, who need a win.
Vietnam on brink of Asian Cup qualification
Vietnam are on the verge of qualifying for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after they went joint top of Group B with a dominant 5-0 victory over Cambodia.
Teerasil scores as Thailand beat Myanmar
Teerasil Dangda was on the scoresheet again as Thailand eased past neighbours Myanmar with a 3-1 victory in a friendly in Mandalay.
India, Vietnam win, Philippines draw in ACQ
James Younghusband grabbed a draw for Philippines at home to Yemen as India and Vietnam secured wins in 2019 Asian Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.
Malaysia 'focused' on SEA semi win - Adib
Captain Adib Zainuddin is concerned Malaysia are still leaking goals as they prepare for Saturday's SEA Games semifinal versus Indonesia at Shah Alam.
Malaysia happy to win ugly in SEA - Ong
Coach Ong Kim Swee says getting results is more important than playing pretty football as the unbeaten Malaysians look ahead to Saturday's semifinals.
Malaysia won't fall vs. Laos - Kumaahran
Forward S. Kumaahran warned unbeaten Malaysia of any complacency as they look for a win over minnows Laos to ensure topping Group A at the SEA Games.
Thanabalan is Malaysia's SEA 'treat' - Ong
Coach Ong Kim Swee says two-goal hero N. Thanabalan is Malaysia's "treat" after he inspired a 3-1 win vs. Myanmar to book a SEA Games semifinal spot.
Malaysia thrash Myanmar, book SEA semi
Malaysia beat Myanmar 3-1 in SEA Games football at Shah Alam on Monday night to confirm their semifinal spot, and put them on course to top Group A.
SEA Games: Malaysia to tighten up at back
Midfielder Syamer Kutty Abba predicts Malaysia will give a more complete performance when they take on Myanmar in a SEA Games crunch match on Monday.
Malaysia's Ong warns of Myanmar danger
Malaysia coach Ong Kim Swee has cautioned his team watch Myanmar's hot shot striker Aung Thu in their SEA Games Group A decider on Monday night.
Adam chases Malaysia gold, move abroad
Malaysia may be riding high after consecutive SEA Games wins, but they are preparing for a test of character against unbeaten Myanmar on Monday.
Irfan: Singapore U22 'affected' by criticism
"The criticism affects everyone, you can see it sometimes after games," Singapore defender Irfan Fandi said from the SEA Games in Malaysia.
SEA Games: Singapore lose to Myanmar
Singapore made a disappointing start to the 2017 SEA Games, with Aung Thu masterminding a 2-0 Group A win for Myanmar in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
Five players to watch at Malaysia SEA Games
Rival strikers Ikhsan Fandi, of Singapore, and Malaysia's Syafiq Ahmad will vie for SEA Games bragging rights, writes Nicolas Anil.
SEA Games: Injured Adam in for Singapore
Midfielder Adam Swandi has been included in Singapore's Southeast Asian Games squad, despite damaging ankle ligaments while playing for Home United.
Singapore 'fighting spirit' despite U23 loss
Singapore's hopes of making January's AFC U23 Championship took a blow when they lost 2-0 to Myanmar in their qualification opener on Wednesday night.
Young Lions lose U23 opener to Myanmar
Singapore's hopes of making January's AFC U23 Championship took a blow when they lost 2-0 to Myanmar in their qualification opener on Wednesday night.
'Door open' for Malaysia's JDT U23 stars
Coach Ong Kim Swee says the door is open for missing JDT, Pahang and Penang stars in the Malaysian squad in next week's AFC U23 qualifiers in Bangkok.
2019-20 WCQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +13 | 12 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
| Tajikistan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Myanmar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 6 |
| Mongolia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
2019-20 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference-8
Goals Scored5
Assists0
Goals Conceded13