Several players of the host Thailand appear upbeat about their chance to win the championship of the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup that kicks off Saturday with the opener between Vietnam and Myanmar in Bangkok. Arthit Sunthornphit, Pipob and goalie Sinthaweechai expressed their confidence in a talk with Tuoi Tre reporters on Thursday, during their stay at the SC Park Hotel. The optimism is grounded on the victorious five friendly matches they have enjoyed in the preparation for the Cup, in which the squad netted 19 goals and conceded only 2 goals. “We are fearful to no enemies,” said Sinthaweechai. “In reality we have many good players and they are all in impressive form such as Dangda, Thonglao, and Arthit.” The squad coach Winfried Schaefer worked with the coaching panel on Thursday to decide the official 22-player list from the current 27 to attend the Cup, but he has yet to announce the decision after the meeting. Thailand will play the Philippines in the Group A second opening match on November 24, and midfielder Arthit said his team and Vietnam will emerge as the two first winners. “Thailand and Vietnam will advance into the semifinal, and are likely to repeat the final as in the 2008 edition,” he concluded.
More
Hoi An's historic houses face imminent collapse due to preservation challenges
Currently, 11 privately owned heritage sites in Hoi An require immediate restoration
Read more
Vietnam await FIFA approval for naturalized player in ASEAN Championship roster
The foreign player was granted Vietnamese citizenship in October
2 days agoIOC chief hopeful Sebastian Coe: 'We run risk of losing women's sport'
The 68-year-old Briton also vowed to widen the decision-making process surrounding Russia's re-admission to the Olympics
6 hours agoVietnam wraps up 31st SEA Games with a record 205 gold medals
The hosts broke the previous gold medal record of 194 set by Indonesia in 1997
2 years agoVietnam men’s football team heads to S. Korea for 2024 ASEAN Championship training
The team is scheduled to play three practice matches against local football clubs
2 days agoJake Paul beats Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champ can't turn back the clock
Those fans were left largely disappointed as Tyson showed his age and was never able to generate any offense against his younger opponent, landing just 18 punches to Paul's 78
1 week agoHighlights
Childhood obesity: Vietnam proposes 10% excise tax on sugary drinks
Per capita consumption of sugary drinks in Vietnam has risen sharply in recent years
Latest news
Childhood obesity: Vietnam proposes 10% excise tax on sugary drinks
Per capita consumption of sugary drinks in Vietnam has risen sharply in recent years
Number of sets of human remains discovered in downtown Hanoi rises above 400
'This is not the final figure yet'
Da Nang police impose nearly-$6,000 fine as trailer truck drivers found illegally carrying oversized objects
Police fined the drivers and their businesses VND148 million (US$5,821)
Over 3,000 drug pills found on central Vietnam beach
Residents in Binh Son District discovered over 3,000 drug pills on a local beach in one day
New developments in Vietnamese e-book market
With technological advancements and the accelerated pace of modern life, the number of e-reader users in Vietnam will continue to rise, signaling the expansion of various products and services
Roads to Long Thanh airport project in southern Vietnam built at snail’s pace
Relevant agencies are accelerating work on the Long Thanh International Airport project
Lawmakers weigh Vietnam Airlines share issuance to raise $866mn
The additional funding would help the airlines to repay its debts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and restore its financial capability
Hanoian becomes first Vietnamese woman to summit Mount Ama Dablam in Nepal
This year, many Vietnamese climbers successfully summited several risky mountains in the Indian Himalayas
Petrol industry embraces plastics while navigating energy shift
Amid the inexorable shift toward more electric vehicles, oil and gas producers are looking increasingly to plastics to help keep them afloat, even if that sector faces challenges of its own
IOC chief hopeful Sebastian Coe: 'We run risk of losing women's sport'
The 68-year-old Briton also vowed to widen the decision-making process surrounding Russia's re-admission to the Olympics