Laos beat Coal to third place

i think Laos Men's football won't go that far at SEAGAME, Because as we know that the strongest team such thailand ,singapore ,indonesia and vietnam will beat us. but it's not without hopes for our laos team. the Game will be on Laos's soil. first time of history of Laos to host the SEAGAME and our squad won't disspointed the fans.

In contrary , Our Women's football whose performance is not bad in the recent games of ASEAN and top 5 of ASEAN FOOTBALL FEREDATION . THE LAOS WOMEN'S FOOTBALL WILL TRY THEIR BEST TO PLAY ON OUR SOIL AT SEAGAME AND HOPEFULLY THEY WILL GET A GOOD RESULT AT THE SEAGAMES.

Laos beat Coal to third place

(23-10-2009)

HA NOI — Laos took third place in the International Women’s Football Tournament after beating Coal and Minerals 2-1 in Quang Ninh Province’s Cua Ong Stadium yesterday.

As the host, Coal and Minerals needed only a draw to fulfil their goal of being in the top three.

Laos were totally transformed as a team when they chose to go on the attack. Their tactic almost paid off in the eighth minute of the match when Sophavanh Phayvanh fired a shot over goalkeeper Nguyen Thanh Hao but it hit the right upright.

A clear chance missed inspired the visitors, who will host the Southeast Asian Games later this year.

After that near miss, they wasted no time launching another attack.

Laos were given a free kick on the right wing after Vietnamese defenders brought down a Lao striker. The free kick unsettled Viet Nam’s Dang Thi Ly, who in trying to head the ball away scored an own goal in the 10th minute.

It was Ly’s second own goal of the tournament. She scored an own goal in the opening match of the tournament on October 16 against Thailand.

It was also Laos’ first goal of the tournament.

Head coach Doan Minh Hai rotated Bui Thi Phuong, Vu Thi Lanh, Le Thi Hien and Le Thi Hoai Thu to test Lao goal keeper Chulapan but she was more than up to the task until the host team scored five minutes after the break.

Phuong received a perfect pass from Vu Thi Hien before making a solo run from midfield to the penalty area and levelling the score.

The host team began to take control of the game and Phuong, Tuyet and Thua created a number of chances, but they all went unconverted.

In the 75th minute, Phuong came face-to-face with Chulapal but the Vietnamese’s shot was too light and was easily saved.

Chulapal then made a great throw to start a counter-attack by Phayvanh who fired a shot into the right corner.

Laos took three points from the game and pocketed VND20 million (US$1,450) for coming third. Coal, who finished in second place last year, ended the tournament with three losses.

The final match of the tournament today is between the national teams of Viet Nam and Thailand. The winner of the game will take the trophy and a cash prize of VND40 million ($2,900). The runners-up will get VND30 million. — VNS

Lao footballers told to stay level-headed

Thursday, October 15, 2009
Lao footballers told to stay level-headed Standing Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the SEA Games Organising Committees, Mr Somsavat Lengsavad, has told the Lao national U-23 football team not to get carried away with their success at the recent 4 Nations Football Tournament.
Mr Somsavat met the team at the Lao Football Federation in Vientiane this week to congratulate them on their success, but told them it was just the first step towards triumph at the upcoming SEA Games.
“Don't get too pleased with being crowned 4 Nations champions. You have passed the first test for the SEA Games in December, but there are still many challenging experiences awaiting you in the near future,” he told the players.
Mr Somsavat said the tournament showed the Lao team had developed and improved, with a win over Thailand and draws with Vietnam and Malaysia bringing them the tournament title.
At the tournament, Laos drew 1-1 with Vietnam , defeated Thailand 3-0 and drew 1-1 with Malaysia to be crowned champions.
“We should be aware that, while we are developing, our competitors will be devising new strategies to defeat us, so we need to train even harder for the games,” Mr Somsavat said.

After the successful tournament the government presented the team with 15 million kip and gave certificates of congratulations to primary sponsors, the Lao Brewery Company and Crossfire Company.
Ari Survey, Design, Consultancy and Construction Company also rewarded each team member with 450,000 kip.
The coach of the national team, Mr Alfred Riedl, said, before the tournament the players had all trained hard and were very willing to give their best.
“The players are all very willing and eager to train. Their attitude has certainly changed for the better. Now we are trying to improve the players as much as we can and they work hard at improving themselves. In the coming SEA Games we will see the results,” Mr Riedl said.
Team Manager Viphet Sihachakr said 20 players will be selected from the current group of 26 to take part in an upcoming tournament in Cambodia .
“They are getting better and we have seen results since the new coach came. On behalf of the team I would like to urge everyone in Laos to cheer for them during the SEA Games,” he said.
Source : http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/Site_SeaGames/News/News_Archive/News_Lao%20footballers.htm