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30 October, 2018
Raiders ? – ? Raiders
The Raiders woke up ready for the game against the mighty CVA FC. A match considered South East Asia’s “El Clásico”. Soon they found out the difference between dreamy expectations and harsh reality. The team ended up playing a 7 a side game against themselves because the opponents didn’t show up. Word says that CVA […]
23 October, 2018
Raiders 5 – 0 Raiders
While the regular schedule kept going in the SIFL, it was international break for the Saigon Raiders, as several players were convocated to represent their respective countries for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers. On a hot and sweaty Saturday morning, the off-league derby opposing the Pink Raiders to the Red Raiders was played on […]
17 October, 2018
Raiders 3 – 3 Japan
Mixed feelings writing this match report for Turkey of the week. That I was late, yes, that I had a few drinks the night before yes. But what a lot of people actually don’t know is how this all happened…. It was Saturday night and we were going for a few drinks at one of […]
09 October, 2018
Raiders 3 – 1 Olympique
Sunday 7th October 2018 The Raiders entered their second league fixture of the season hoping to establish an unbeaten run. This week’s opposition, the French outfit Olympique De Saigon, looking to record their first win after a 1-1 draw last time out. Olympique’s resilient defence and the Raiders free-flowing attack was sure to make for […]
05 October, 2018
Hotshots 0 – 2 Raiders
The game the metropolis was waiting for. Raiders were ready to battle on a rainy Saturday. Good thing Craig got us some tight neoprene suits. The first 30 minutes were definitely the best for the Raiders. Players showed a good understanding with each other, quality passing, and a winning attitude. This led to two Hoggy […]
26 September, 2018
Raiders 3 – 3 Sporting
After serving the Sa*nts a signature spanking the previous week, Raiders were ready and raring to give them another rogering. Taking inspiration from La Liga who will begin hosting games in the US, the sleuths at SIFL have spotted an exciting opportunity at a new location in distant Thu Duc. Overnight bags were packed, visas […]
19 September, 2018
Raiders vs Sa*nts
Ali – Frasier Hulk Hogan – Andre the Giant Montagues – Capulets Raiders – Sa*nts All legendary rivalries have a special air about them. Saturday September 15th saw another story sewn into the rich tapestry that illuminates sport in Ho Chi Minh year after year. Raiders retained the Ashes, thanks largely to a rip-roaring first […]
04 September, 2018
Both teams beat the rain
Saigon Raiders continued their perfect start to the pre-season campaign with a 4-0 win. The much deserved end result didn’t reflect our dominance throughout. This is a win that was mirrored with several missed opportunities in front of goal to better the score line. The sunny afternoon bought to a close our final pre-season game. […]
