Le Cong Vinh was "kicked out" of the historic AFF Cup squad
(Baonghean.vn) - In a vote organized by the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF), to choose the 11 best players and coaches in the history of the South Asian Football Championship, Vietnamese football did not have any representative, not even striker Le Cong Vinh.
Coach Kiatisuk Senamuang, Thailand
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As a player, he won the AFF Cup three times. As head coach of the Thai national team, the former Thai striker led the team to the AFF Cup in 2014 and 2016. |
Goalkeeper Kurnia Meiga, Indonesia
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The Indonesian goalkeeper surpassed two legends, Kawin Thamsatchanan of Thailand and Duong Hong Son of the Vietnamese national team, to become the most voted goalkeeper. However, this goalkeeper has only won the runner-up position twice with the Indonesian national team. |
Defender Aide Iskandar, Singapore
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This defender won the AFF Cup with the Singapore national team 3 times in 1998, 2004 and 2007. |
Defender Fadhli Shas, Malaysia
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The young defender born in 1991 of Malaysia is unexpectedly highly appreciated by Southeast Asian fans. |
Defender Mohammad Nasuha, Indonesia
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Compared to the region's top defenders in AFF Cup history, the Indonesian defender did not leave much of an impression. |
Midfielder Chris Greatwich, Philippines
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This midfielder was the one who scored against Singapore in the semi-final of AFF Cup 2010. |
Midfielder Safiq Rahim, Malaysia
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At the age of 23, Safiq Rahim captained Malaysia to the 1996 AFF Cup final, defeating Indonesia. The midfielder was once a nightmare for Vietnamese defenders. |
Midfielder Firman Utina, Indonesia
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This midfielder, born in 1981, won the runner-up position twice with the Indonesian national team in 2004 and 2010. The third Indonesian player was voted into the best team. |
Midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin, Thailand
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The midfielder currently playing in Japan was the soul of the Thai national team in the 2014 AFF Cup championship. |
Forward Noh Alam Shah, Singapore
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Noh Alam Shah has scored 17 goals in AFF Cup history, contributing greatly to the success of the Singapore team at AFF Cup 2004 and 2007. |
Forward Teerasil Dangda, Thailand
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Teerasil Dangda is no stranger to Vietnamese football. |
Striker Bambang Pamungkas, Indonesia
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The Indonesian football legend has scored 12 goals in the history of the AFF Cup but still has no luck with the Southeast Asian championship. At the age of 38, this player is still playing for Persija Jakatar Club. |
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Thai reporter: "See Vietnam or Indonesia at the AFF Cup 2018 final"
(Baonghean.vn) - After the results of the AFF Cup 2018 group stage draw were announced, experts and regional press have made comments about the tournament's appearance at the end of this year.