Cambodian soccer player at the Olympic Stadium (Photo: Cambodge Soir Hebdo)26/10/2008
Goal.com (Switzerland)
Laos and Cambodia have booked their spots in December's AFF SuzuKi Cup beating Timor Leste and Brunei with the same 2-1 scoreline at the National Olympic Stadium in Phonm Penh.
The Loatians, proved that they are the best team in the five-team qualifiers when they scored a goal in each half for the win. Timor scored their only goal in the game from captain Alfredo Esteves in the 64th minute.
With the win, Laos will be based in Bangkok in the eight-nation competition while Cambodia will be head to Jakarta in December.
With both teams needing to win the tie on the day to make into the next round, it was Brunei who drew first blood through Hardi Anak Bujang in the 44th minute before Cambodia replied with the equaliser through Sam El Nasa a minute later.
But Borey delivered the winning strike in the 73rd minute in front of more than 15,000 fans.
Philippines failed to win a place due to scoring less goals than Cambodia after both teams were tied on points and goal difference.
At the final tournament, Laos will compete against Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam while Cambodians will meet Myanmar, Singapore and Indonesia.
FINAL STANDINGS
1. LAOS 9pts (+2)
2. CAMBODIA 7pts (+1)
3. PHILIPPINES 7pts (+1)
4. BRUNEI 4pts (-1)
5. TIMOR LESTE 1pt (-5)
The Loatians, proved that they are the best team in the five-team qualifiers when they scored a goal in each half for the win. Timor scored their only goal in the game from captain Alfredo Esteves in the 64th minute.
With the win, Laos will be based in Bangkok in the eight-nation competition while Cambodia will be head to Jakarta in December.
With both teams needing to win the tie on the day to make into the next round, it was Brunei who drew first blood through Hardi Anak Bujang in the 44th minute before Cambodia replied with the equaliser through Sam El Nasa a minute later.
But Borey delivered the winning strike in the 73rd minute in front of more than 15,000 fans.
Philippines failed to win a place due to scoring less goals than Cambodia after both teams were tied on points and goal difference.
At the final tournament, Laos will compete against Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam while Cambodians will meet Myanmar, Singapore and Indonesia.
FINAL STANDINGS
1. LAOS 9pts (+2)
2. CAMBODIA 7pts (+1)
3. PHILIPPINES 7pts (+1)
4. BRUNEI 4pts (-1)
5. TIMOR LESTE 1pt (-5)
1 comment:
If peace continues to exist, Cambodia gradually will be back on track. Peace can always prevail if a smart leader can make use of the diplomatic and international mechanisms to solve the problem. No JUMBO cabinet is needed either
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