Laos ready to challenge Vietnam; Thailand announces extremely strong squad for AFF Cup

Laos owns a star who faced Mbappe in France, ready to challenge the Vietnamese team

The Lao Football Federation has successfully summoned European-based star Billy Ketkeophomphone to compete in the AFF Cup.

The Laos team promises to bring surprises at the AFF Cup with the service of Billy Ketkeophomphone. This striker currently plays for Dunkerque, a club playing in the French second division (Ligue 2).

Previously, Billy Ketkeophomphone played for Angers in the French National Championship (Ligue 1). This player has faced off against world-class stars of PSG such as Di Maria, Mbappe...

Ketkeophomphone officially wore the Laos national team jersey for the first time in his career.

Billy Ketkeophomphone has been playing professional football in France for 12 years now. His first club was Strasbourg in the 2009/2010 season.

After 12 years playing in Europe, Billy Ketkeophomphone has scored 45 goals. This is a dream number for any Southeast Asian player.

According to the schedule, DVietnam teamwill meet Laos at 19:30 on December 6.

“Crushing” Sheriff, Real Madrid won a ticket to the 1/8 round of the Champions League

Real Madrid entered the match against Sheriff with the mission of having to win to regain the top spot from Inter Milan, and at the same time secure a ticket to the 1/8 round of the 2021/2022 Champions League with one match early. Therefore, the Spanish Royal team entered the match very confidently.

However, Sheriff showed that they are not an easy opponent to bully and it was no coincidence that they beat the "White Vultures" 2-1 right at the Bernabeu in the first leg. The Moldovan representative played a very annoying counter-attacking defense, causing many difficulties for Los Blancos' defense.

At a time when Real Madrid was stuck, David Alaba shone at the right time. In the 30th minute, the away team was awarded a free kick about 20 meters away from the penalty area, the shooting angle was very suitable for David Alaba's left foot and this defender kicked the ball accurately to bring the opening goal for "Los Blancos".

Kroos scored a beautiful goal. Photo: Reuters

In the 45+1 minute, Real Madrid launched a great attack, Rodrygo passed the ball to Kroos in front of the penalty area for the German midfielder to finish delicately, doubling the lead for the away team. At the end of the first half, Real Madrid temporarily led the home team with a score of 2-0.

In the second half, Sheriff tried very hard to find an equalizer, but could not cause too much trouble for Real Madrid. In addition, in the 55th minute of the match, the home team was scored by Benzema.

After leading 3-0, Real Madrid took the initiative to play slowly and steadily, conserving their strength. This score was maintained until the final whistle. With this victory, Real Madrid has 12 points, officially winning the ticket to the next round with 1 match early. In the final match, Real Madrid and Inter Milan will meet to compete for first and second place.

PSG lost to Man City

PSG took the lead thanks to Kylian Mbappe but still suffered a 1-2 defeat at Etihad Stadium in the penultimate match of Group A of the Champions League in the early morning of November 25 (Hanoi time).

Man City are certain to top Group A.

Man City dominated the game, creating many opportunities but let PSG take the lead after a counter-attack ended with a shot by Kylian Mbappe in the 50th minute. The home team attacked continuously and completed the comeback thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus, in the 63rd and 76th minutes respectively.

PSG lost the match but still qualified with Man City because in the match at the same time, RB Leipzig beat Club Brugge 4-0, thereby holding each other in the bottom half of the rankings.

Thailand National Team announces extremely strong squad for AFF Cup

Yesterday, November 24, Coach Mano Polking of the Thai National Team announced the list of 30 players with many prominent names participating.AFF Cup.

Accordingly, almost all of the most prominent stars of Thai football at this time are present, showing the championship ambition of the Golden Temple team at the AFF Cup.

These are familiar names such as Chanathip Songkrasin, Supachok Sarachat, Thitipan Puangchan, Teerasil Dangda, Adisak Kraisorn, Kawin Thammasatchanan, Theerathon Bunmathan, Manuel Bihr or Tristan Do...

Among these, the only regrettable absence is the "child prodigy" Suphanat Mueanta. The 19-year-old striker was not called up due to not having recovered from injury.

Thailand attends AFF Cup with a strong squad.

At the AFF Cup, Thailand is in Group A with the Philippines, Myanmar, Timor Leste and host Singapore. This is an easy group and coach Mano Polking's team is expected to not have to work hard to get a ticket to the semi-finals.

AFF Cup is the first tournament of former coach of Ho Chi Minh City Club (V-League) Polking in the Thai national team after coming to replace Mr. Akira Nishino.