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While not playing any international matches in the last month, Vietnam have maintained their total points of 1220 for the September standings, which kept the team at the top of Southeast Asia and 17th in terms of the Asian ladders. The Philippines stand second in Southeast Asia with 1172 points (world no. 114), followed by Thailand with 1144 points (world no. 122) and Myanmar with 1092 points (world no. 138). Iran still lead the Asian rankings with 1474 points (world no. 33), while world no. 54 Japan and world no. 55, the Republic of Korea, follow with 1398 and 1395 points, respectively. Belgium join France on top of the FIFA rankings for September. Belgium join world champions France as the joint leaders in the FIFA rankings, marking the first time in the table’s 25-year history that the top spot is shared. Roberto Martinez’s Belgium collected two wins, including their first in the UEFA Nations League over Iceland earlier this month, to bring them level with France on 1729 … [Read more...] about Vietnam maintain Southeast Asia reign in latest FIFA rankings

The 21-year-old Coric came from two sets to one down to defeat the 20-year-old debutant Tiafoe 6-7(0) 6-1 6-7(11) 6-1 6-3 and finally subdue a remarkable fightback from the Americans, who had earlier levelled the tie 2-2 from two down. Late understudy Sam Querrey had rewarded captain Jim Courier's gamble by taking the tie into a decider in the fourth rubber, battling back from the brink of two sets down to beat home talisman Marin Cilic 6-7(2) 7-6(6) 6-3 6-4. Yet with everything resting on the first duel between two of tennis's brightest young 'Next Gen' men, Coric overcame the loss of two very contrasting tiebreaks to book Croatia's final date against champions France. The French, who defeated Spain 3-2 in the other semi-final in Lille, will have home advantage in the November showdown and hope to avenge their 3-2 loss to the Croatians in the 2016 semi-final. The self-styled men's 'World Cup of Tennis' will also see a repeat of the football World Cup final in Russia with the French, … [Read more...] about Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Vietnam national men’s football team has held on to the No. 1 spot in the Southeast Asia region Accordingly, the Vietnam team still retains its top position as it played no match in the previous month. The national team now ranks No. 102 in the world and No.17 in Asia. It is followed by the Philippines (world No.144, up 1 notch), Thailand (world No.122, no change), Myanmar (world 138, no change), and Indonesia (world No.164, no change). In Asia, Iran is still the strongest team, ranking world No. 33 (down 1 notch), trailed by Australia (world No.43, no change), Japan (world No.54, no change), and the Republic of Korea (world No.55, up 2 notches). Belgium and France sit atop the world rankings, followed by Brazil, Croatia, and Uruguay, respectively. … [Read more...] about Vietnam football team top Southeast Asia FIFA rankings

This year's tournament attracted 38 teams and over 600 players from more than 10 countries, with players travelling from as far away as South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as well as many teams from neighboring countries in the Asian region. Teams competed for the coveted bragging rights across 3 divisions, A Grade, Vets Men (over 35’s) and the Women’s. This year's A Grade Cup winners were the Headhunter Sports Barbarians who ran out winners over Nedlands RFC in a hard fought contest, while in the play off for 3rd and 4th, the South Brisbane Magpies won the bowl with a win over the Kamesenryu Dragons. In the Veteran’s, first time attendees, the Hamilton Dynamiter Pups defeated the Kamesenryu Vets, with the South African based Pups proving too strong at the end of the day recording a large win. In the Women’s final, it was a case of déjà vu as the same teams faced off for the title, with the Bucks RFC yet again getting the better of … [Read more...] about The 4th Wolf Blass Saigon Rugby 10’s champions found

Following are top goal scorers in the V-League 2018 after 23 games: Oseni (Hanoi FC): 16 goals Hoang Vu Samson (Hanoi FC): 13 goals Edyson (Quang Ninh Coal FC): 13 goals Wander Luiz (Can Tho FC): 12 goals Toure (Sanna Khanh Hoa FC): 11 goals Nguyen Tien Linh (Becamex Binh Duong FC): 11 goals Nguyen Cong Phuong (HAGL FC): 11 goals Matias (Ho Chi Minh City FC): 9 goals Following are top goal scorers in the V-League 2018 after 23 games: Oseni (Hanoi FC): 16 goals Hoang Vu Samson (Hanoi FC): 13 goals Edyson (Quang Ninh Coal FC): 13 goals Wander Luiz (Can Tho FC): 12 goals Toure (Sanna Khanh Hoa FC): 11 goals Nguyen Tien Linh (Becamex Binh Duong FC): 11 goals Nguyen Cong Phuong (HAGL FC): 11 goals Matias (Ho Chi Minh City FC): 9 goals … [Read more...] about Oseni tops list of goal scorers in V-League 2018