DON'T LIKE DAT LAH
🎟️ It was told the tickets allocated to Singapore fans to both legs of the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final match between Singapore and Indonesia were sold out.
💵 Yet soon after which several postings were made on social media that some of tickets are being put on sale at various online marketplaces for a premium.
😐 It is regrettable to note such occurrence that I feel for those who were either queuing online or on site for hours but did not grab hold of the tickets.
📺 Since those who could not get hold of tickets, there are always options like watching the matches at the comfort of your home where you can organise a Zoom screening with kakis to have chit-chat while watching the game. Wouldn't that be a good idea?
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
🎟️ It was told the tickets allocated to Singapore fans to both legs of the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final match between Singapore and Indonesia were sold out.
💵 Yet soon after which several postings were made on social media that some of tickets are being put on sale at various online marketplaces for a premium.
😐 It is regrettable to note such occurrence that I feel for those who were either queuing online or on site for hours but did not grab hold of the tickets.
📺 Since those who could not get hold of tickets, there are always options like watching the matches at the comfort of your home where you can organise a Zoom screening with kakis to have chit-chat while watching the game. Wouldn't that be a good idea?
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
HARISS READY TO FIRE UP?
🗞️"Hariss, so often a dependable figure in the middle of the park, has also not been at his best in the last two outings. This is largely down to a lack of match time leading up to the tournament." (The Straits Times)
🤓 Will we see a fired up Hariss Harun in the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final series against Indonesia? Let's hope so ... Good Luck, Lions!
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/suzuki-cup-lions-captain-hariss-says-team-fired-up-strong-for-indonesia-semi-final
🗞️"Hariss, so often a dependable figure in the middle of the park, has also not been at his best in the last two outings. This is largely down to a lack of match time leading up to the tournament." (The Straits Times)
🤓 Will we see a fired up Hariss Harun in the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final series against Indonesia? Let's hope so ... Good Luck, Lions!
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/suzuki-cup-lions-captain-hariss-says-team-fired-up-strong-for-indonesia-semi-final
The Straits Times
Suzuki Cup: Lions captain Hariss says team 'fired up, strong' for Indonesia semi-final
SINGAPORE - For the first time in nine years, the Lions will compete in the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup where they face Indonesia in the first leg of the tie at the National Stadium on Wednesday (Dec 22).
. Read more at straitstimes.com.
. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LIONS SALVAGED A DRAW
⚽ Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi's 70th minute equaliser cancelled out Witan Sulaeman's well worked out goal in the 28th minute to salvage a draw before they meet again on Christmas.
⚠️ Lions need to work on the second ball
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
⚽ Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi's 70th minute equaliser cancelled out Witan Sulaeman's well worked out goal in the 28th minute to salvage a draw before they meet again on Christmas.
⚠️ Lions need to work on the second ball
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
LIONS HAVE TO SHOW FULL POTENTIAL
🗣️ "I told the boys that that they must play on the pitch, they cannot escape (their responsibilities), they have to show their full potential," Coach Tatsuma Yoshida (📝 Yahoo SG)
🤓 Thought we need to be more innovative in our passes which so many were anticipated well by the Indonesians who easily intercepted and halted our moves up front.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://yhoo.it/32baUgJ
🗣️ "I told the boys that that they must play on the pitch, they cannot escape (their responsibilities), they have to show their full potential," Coach Tatsuma Yoshida (📝 Yahoo SG)
🤓 Thought we need to be more innovative in our passes which so many were anticipated well by the Indonesians who easily intercepted and halted our moves up front.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://yhoo.it/32baUgJ
Yahoo
AFF Suzuki Cup: Ikhsan Fandi equaliser keeps Singapore v Indonesia on knife's edge at 1-1
Singapore and Indonesia fought to a pulsating 1-1 draw in the first leg of their AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final clash at the National Stadium on Wednesday (22 December).
DEFINITELY A BETTER EFFORT
📒 Got hold this group stage programme produced by Football Association of Singapore for their AFF Suzuki Cup group campaign.
👍 Definitely a much better effort as compared to the other one highlighted by this platform days ago.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
📒 Got hold this group stage programme produced by Football Association of Singapore for their AFF Suzuki Cup group campaign.
👍 Definitely a much better effort as compared to the other one highlighted by this platform days ago.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
ACTION SHOTS FROM LIONS' 1-1 DRAW WITH INDONESIA
📷 Here are some snaps from last night's (22/12) AFF Suzuki Cup match between Singapore and Indonesia played at the National Stadium.
⚽️ Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi's 70th-minute equalizer cancelled out Witan Sulaeman's opener in the 28th minute to salvage a draw before they meet again on Christmas.
📷 ©️ Jaron Lee
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
📷 Here are some snaps from last night's (22/12) AFF Suzuki Cup match between Singapore and Indonesia played at the National Stadium.
⚽️ Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi's 70th-minute equalizer cancelled out Witan Sulaeman's opener in the 28th minute to salvage a draw before they meet again on Christmas.
📷 ©️ Jaron Lee
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
SENSE OF OPTIMISM
✅ Judging from the unofficial/unaffiliated poll conducted on the platform's IG story, it seems all most are confident of a Lions' victory when they take on Indonesia in the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final (second-leg) tomorrow (25/12).
👍 All the best, Lions.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
✅ Judging from the unofficial/unaffiliated poll conducted on the platform's IG story, it seems all most are confident of a Lions' victory when they take on Indonesia in the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final (second-leg) tomorrow (25/12).
👍 All the best, Lions.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
GOOD SUGGESTION, COACH PARK
🗣️"This tournament only gets better with each edition with more sponsors, so we must use VAR from the next tournament. This will make it fair for every team." Vietnam Coach Park Hang-seo (ESPN)
🤓 Ok, so let's be prepared for those "finger tip" offside decisions decreed by the mighty VAR in the future editions.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
https://global.espn.com/football/aff-cup/story/4555825/park-implores-aff-introduce-var-after-contentious-calls-vietnam-loss
🗣️"This tournament only gets better with each edition with more sponsors, so we must use VAR from the next tournament. This will make it fair for every team." Vietnam Coach Park Hang-seo (ESPN)
🤓 Ok, so let's be prepared for those "finger tip" offside decisions decreed by the mighty VAR in the future editions.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
https://global.espn.com/football/aff-cup/story/4555825/park-implores-aff-introduce-var-after-contentious-calls-vietnam-loss
ESPN.com
Park implores AFF to introduce VAR after contentious calls in Vietnam loss
Vietnam coach Park Hang-seo has called for VAR to be introduced at the AFF Suzuki Cup after his side's controversial 2-0 loss to Thailand.
AMY THE CHOICE?
🗳️ A number indicated Amy Recha being the ideal partner upfront with Ikhsan Fandi in the AFF Suzuki Cup campaign.
📝 Here are two opinions shared in the platform's IG story's unofficial unaffiliated poll.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
🗳️ A number indicated Amy Recha being the ideal partner upfront with Ikhsan Fandi in the AFF Suzuki Cup campaign.
📝 Here are two opinions shared in the platform's IG story's unofficial unaffiliated poll.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
UNJUSTIFICATION FOR THE GALLANT LIONS
⚽ The 8-men Lions crashed out of AFF Suzuki Cup after losing 5-3 on aggregate to Indonesia in the semis with the much of talking point surrounding the controversial handling by the referee.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
⚽ The 8-men Lions crashed out of AFF Suzuki Cup after losing 5-3 on aggregate to Indonesia in the semis with the much of talking point surrounding the controversial handling by the referee.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
WHAT A GRINCH, REF!
🗞️ "... Omani Qasim Matar Ali Al Hatmi, remained unmoved as he threatened to be the Grinch that stole the Lions' Christmas." (The Straits Times)
🤨 Looks like VAR found another ally in Coach Tatsuma Yoshida after the grinchy handling by the referee last night at Kallang.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://str.sg/wxsK
🗞️ "... Omani Qasim Matar Ali Al Hatmi, remained unmoved as he threatened to be the Grinch that stole the Lions' Christmas." (The Straits Times)
🤨 Looks like VAR found another ally in Coach Tatsuma Yoshida after the grinchy handling by the referee last night at Kallang.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://str.sg/wxsK
The Straits Times
Suzuki Cup: Eight-man Singapore out after semi-final defeat by Indonesia
Indonesia emerged 4-2 winners after extra time in the second leg of the AFF C'ship tie and 5-3 on aggregate.
. Read more at straitstimes.com.
. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TICKETS TO AFF SUZUKI CUP 2020 FINAL
🎟️Ticket (1st leg of the final) will commence on 27/12 (Monday), from 9am (online) and 10am (sales hotline)
🎟️ Ticket (2nd leg of the final) will commence on 30/12 (Thursday), from 12pm (both online and sales hotline)
🎟️Tickets prices: S$25.00 (adults), S$15.00 (children 12 years of age and under)
🌐 https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets
☎️ Ticketmaster hotline (+65 3158 8588)
For more details, please log on to this website
- https://www.fas.org.sg/ticket-sales-for-aff-suzuki-cup-2020-to-begin-on-27-december/
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
🎟️Ticket (1st leg of the final) will commence on 27/12 (Monday), from 9am (online) and 10am (sales hotline)
🎟️ Ticket (2nd leg of the final) will commence on 30/12 (Thursday), from 12pm (both online and sales hotline)
🎟️Tickets prices: S$25.00 (adults), S$15.00 (children 12 years of age and under)
🌐 https://www.fas.org.sg/tickets
☎️ Ticketmaster hotline (+65 3158 8588)
For more details, please log on to this website
- https://www.fas.org.sg/ticket-sales-for-aff-suzuki-cup-2020-to-begin-on-27-december/
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
www.fas.org.sg
Tickets - Football Association of Singapore
Singapore's official home for all things football.
ACTION SHOTS FROM THAILAND'S 0-0 DRAW WITH VIETNAM
📷 Here are some snaps from last night's (26/12)AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final match between Thailand and Vietnam played at the National Stadium.
⚽️ This second-leg fixture ended 0-0 and saw Thailand won 2-0 on aggregate, the Thais will meet Indonesia in the final of the tournament.
📷 ©️ Jaron Lee
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
📷 Here are some snaps from last night's (26/12)AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final match between Thailand and Vietnam played at the National Stadium.
⚽️ This second-leg fixture ended 0-0 and saw Thailand won 2-0 on aggregate, the Thais will meet Indonesia in the final of the tournament.
📷 ©️ Jaron Lee
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
STRIKE IT HARD WHILE IT'S HOT
📝 "This fixture was a prime example of what Singapore football can become in the years to follow. The hype behind our national team is real and there is an immense buzz on social media. What we do now matters more than ever. The Football Association of Singapore needs to capitalize on this sooner rather than later." (SoccerKakis)
🤓 This setback shall not be seen as one, instead it shall be the catalyst to spur the whole local football fraternity to break new grounds and to a new height.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://soccerkakis.org/2021/12/26/the-almost-christmas-miracle-down-to-8-players-and-a-valiant-defeat-but-singaporeans-brought-back-the-kallang-roar/
📝 "This fixture was a prime example of what Singapore football can become in the years to follow. The hype behind our national team is real and there is an immense buzz on social media. What we do now matters more than ever. The Football Association of Singapore needs to capitalize on this sooner rather than later." (SoccerKakis)
🤓 This setback shall not be seen as one, instead it shall be the catalyst to spur the whole local football fraternity to break new grounds and to a new height.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://soccerkakis.org/2021/12/26/the-almost-christmas-miracle-down-to-8-players-and-a-valiant-defeat-but-singaporeans-brought-back-the-kallang-roar/
SoccerKakis
The [Almost] Christmas Miracle: Down to 8 Players and a valiant defeat, but Singaporeans brought back the Kallang Roar
One missed penalty. Three red cards. Six goals. These are the figures that will be imprinted on the mind of every fan that tuned in to catch the second leg of the semi-final fixture between Indones…
DEFIANT AGAINST THE ODDS
📝"Their defiant Christmas Day stand against Indonesia was an important step up in many ways, not least because it gave them belief that they could still be competitive even when everything was stacked against them." (Chia Han Keong/Yahoo SG)
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/comment-lions-belief-fans-backing-road-respectability-yoshida-090133254.html
📝"Their defiant Christmas Day stand against Indonesia was an important step up in many ways, not least because it gave them belief that they could still be competitive even when everything was stacked against them." (Chia Han Keong/Yahoo SG)
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/comment-lions-belief-fans-backing-road-respectability-yoshida-090133254.html
Yahoo
COMMENT: Lions find belief - and fans' backing - in road back to respectability under Yoshida
Despite their gut-wrenching Suzuki Cup exit on Christmas Day, Singapore have regained belief and fan support in their road back to respectability, says Chia Han Keong.
MOST ARE TO FOLLOW
🔗 Based on the IG poll, 89% are willing to continue the journey with the Lions whose heroics days ago touched the nation.
🗳️ A similar poll will be conducted in the future to gauge the sentiment again.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
🔗 Based on the IG poll, 89% are willing to continue the journey with the Lions whose heroics days ago touched the nation.
🗳️ A similar poll will be conducted in the future to gauge the sentiment again.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
ACTION SHOTS FROM THAILAND'S 4-0 WIN OVER INDONESIA
📷 Here are some snaps from last night's (29/12) AFF Suzuki Cup final (first-leg) match between Thailand and Indonesia played at the National Stadium.
⚽️ The match saw the War Elephants crushed the Garudas 4-0 to put the former on a cushion before they meet again on coming Saturday for the second-leg.
📷 ©️ Jaron Lee
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
📷 Here are some snaps from last night's (29/12) AFF Suzuki Cup final (first-leg) match between Thailand and Indonesia played at the National Stadium.
⚽️ The match saw the War Elephants crushed the Garudas 4-0 to put the former on a cushion before they meet again on coming Saturday for the second-leg.
📷 ©️ Jaron Lee
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
FIVE POSITIVES FROM THE CHRISTMAS EXIT
1️⃣ Breaking a nine-year hoodoo to reach the semi-finals
2️⃣ The team’s improvement and evolvement under Tatsuma Yoshida
3️⃣ Their ability to overcome various obstacles throughout the competition
4️⃣ Emergence of future Lions lynchpins
5️⃣ Restoring Singapore’s faith in local football and inspiring the next generation
🤔 Some of my thoughts on this Youthopia SG article to be posted in reply posting below, if any ⤵️⤵️⤵️
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://youthopia.sg/read/5-positives-from-singapores-aff-suzuki-cup-2020-campaign/
1️⃣ Breaking a nine-year hoodoo to reach the semi-finals
2️⃣ The team’s improvement and evolvement under Tatsuma Yoshida
3️⃣ Their ability to overcome various obstacles throughout the competition
4️⃣ Emergence of future Lions lynchpins
5️⃣ Restoring Singapore’s faith in local football and inspiring the next generation
🤔 Some of my thoughts on this Youthopia SG article to be posted in reply posting below, if any ⤵️⤵️⤵️
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #sgfootball
https://youthopia.sg/read/5-positives-from-singapores-aff-suzuki-cup-2020-campaign/
youthopia.sg
5 positives from Singapore’s AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 campaign
The Lions did not succeed in their quest to win their fifth AFF Suzuki Cup, but there were plenty of positive takeaways from an encouraging tournament.
🏆 A SHORT HISTORY OF SUZUKI CUP
➡️ There was only SEA Games gold to determine who is the best senior football team in South East Asia
➡️ The idea first surfaced in one 1977 Straits Times article
➡️ The initial plan of "Asean Cup" was to take place in Thailand in March 1996
📝 ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2021/12/the-born-of-AFF-championship.html
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #history
➡️ There was only SEA Games gold to determine who is the best senior football team in South East Asia
➡️ The idea first surfaced in one 1977 Straits Times article
➡️ The initial plan of "Asean Cup" was to take place in Thailand in March 1996
📝 ➡️ https://www.bolasepako.com/2021/12/the-born-of-AFF-championship.html
#AFFSuzukiCup2020 #history
Bolasepako
[AFF Suzuki Cup 2020] Was It Benny's Idea In 1977?
Did Indonesian Benny Moelyono's 1977 suggestion help to conceptualize AFF Championship that to determining the football champion of Southeast Asia?
GARUDAS UNABLE TO BREAK AFF FINAL CURSE
📝 "Thailand emerged champions of the inaugural AFF Cup in 1996, before sweeping four more titles in 2000, 2002, 2014 and 2016.
Indonesia, meanwhile, are still unable to break their finals "curse", having finished as runners up six times." (CNA)
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/aff-suzuki-cup-2020-final-second-leg-thailand-indonesia-aggregate-win-2410496
📝 "Thailand emerged champions of the inaugural AFF Cup in 1996, before sweeping four more titles in 2000, 2002, 2014 and 2016.
Indonesia, meanwhile, are still unable to break their finals "curse", having finished as runners up six times." (CNA)
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/aff-suzuki-cup-2020-final-second-leg-thailand-indonesia-aggregate-win-2410496
CNA
Thailand win Suzuki Cup for record sixth time
SINGAPORE: Thailand lifted the AFF Suzuki Cup for the sixth time on Saturday (Jan 1) despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Indonesia in the second leg of the finals at the Singapore National Stadium.
The War Elephants, who thrashed The Garuda 4-0 in the
The War Elephants, who thrashed The Garuda 4-0 in the