Male’, MALDIVES – Maldives national team is confirmed to play a friendly against Malaysia senior football team on 26th of this month. According to vice president of FAM, (Hiyalee) Mohamed Rasheed the friendly match and other facilities are arranged by the football association of Malaysia after a phone conversation between the FAM president Ali Azim and Malaysia Football Association’s president.
“All the cost, including accommodation and other transportation will be provided by the Football Association of Malaysia” Hiyalee said.
“This is confirmed after a phone conversation between FAM president Ali Azim and Malaysia Football Association President”
Hiyalee noted that Maldives will play against Malaysia senior team on 26th of November and three days later another friendly will be played against their under 21 team.
Maldives team returned today after a 10 day camp in Bahrain where Bahrain Football Association provided all the facilities.
Maldives will travel to Dhaka on 1st December from Kuala Lumpur.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
WE ARE READY FOR ANYTHING: FRANCISCO
DILI (20 Nov 2009) – Timor Leste are ready for anything at the SEA Games in Laos next month and they are savouring their opening match in Group A against Malaysia at the newly-built National Stadium in Vientiane on 2 December 2009.
Timor Leste Football Federation (LTFF) president Francisco Kabualdi (pix) said that the team had never paid much emphasis in wanting to play against which opponent or avoiding the others.
“The important thing is that at the SEA Games, we participate with our ASEAN brothers. Timor are always ready,” said Francisco.
“We are new and we are a small country and we want to learn from the family. The team only had some two months of training and they played only local matches.
“We will head to Vientiane a little early, possibly on 28 November. But we will not be playing any games there but just prepare to play Malaysia. I hope that we can make the semi-finals.”
Following the Timor Leste-Malaysia match which will be played at 1500hrs (local time) defending champions Thailand will open their campaign against Vietnam at 1745hrs at the same venue.
The opening match in Group B will be played only on 5 Dec considering that they are only four teams in the group as against five teams in Group A.
The first match in Group B at the National Stadium will be Singapore taking on Indonesia while hosts Laos will play Myanmar, who were the silver medallist two years ago in Thailand.
GROUPINGS
Group A: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Timor Leste, Cambodia
Group B: Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia
FIXTURES
2 Dec (Main Stadium): Malaysia vs Timor Leste (1500hrs)/ Thailand vs Vietnam (1745hrs)
4 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Thailand vs Cambodia 1500hrs)/ Vietnam vs Timor Leste (1745hrs)
5 Dec (Main Stadium): Singapore vs Indonesia (1500hrs)/ Laos vs Myanmar (1745hrs)
6 Dec (Main Stadium): Vietnam vs Malaysia (1500hrs)/ Timor Leste vs Cambodia (1745hrs)
7 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Myanmar vs Singapore (1500hrs)/ Indonesia vs Laos (1745hrs)
8 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Timor Leste vs Thailand (1500hrs)/ Cambodia vs Malaysia (1745hrs)
9 Dec: Opening Ceremony
10 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Myanmar vs Indonesia (1500hrs)/ Laos vs Singapore (1745hrs)
11 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Cambodia vs Vietnam (1500hrs)/ Malaysia vs Thailand (1500hrs)
14 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Semi-finals
17 Dec: Third/ Fourth Placing (1500hrs at Chao Anu Vong Stadium)/ FINAL (1700hrs at Main Stadium)
Timor Leste Football Federation (LTFF) president Francisco Kabualdi (pix) said that the team had never paid much emphasis in wanting to play against which opponent or avoiding the others.
“The important thing is that at the SEA Games, we participate with our ASEAN brothers. Timor are always ready,” said Francisco.
“We are new and we are a small country and we want to learn from the family. The team only had some two months of training and they played only local matches.
“We will head to Vientiane a little early, possibly on 28 November. But we will not be playing any games there but just prepare to play Malaysia. I hope that we can make the semi-finals.”
Following the Timor Leste-Malaysia match which will be played at 1500hrs (local time) defending champions Thailand will open their campaign against Vietnam at 1745hrs at the same venue.
The opening match in Group B will be played only on 5 Dec considering that they are only four teams in the group as against five teams in Group A.
The first match in Group B at the National Stadium will be Singapore taking on Indonesia while hosts Laos will play Myanmar, who were the silver medallist two years ago in Thailand.
GROUPINGS
Group A: Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Timor Leste, Cambodia
Group B: Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia
FIXTURES
2 Dec (Main Stadium): Malaysia vs Timor Leste (1500hrs)/ Thailand vs Vietnam (1745hrs)
4 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Thailand vs Cambodia 1500hrs)/ Vietnam vs Timor Leste (1745hrs)
5 Dec (Main Stadium): Singapore vs Indonesia (1500hrs)/ Laos vs Myanmar (1745hrs)
6 Dec (Main Stadium): Vietnam vs Malaysia (1500hrs)/ Timor Leste vs Cambodia (1745hrs)
7 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Myanmar vs Singapore (1500hrs)/ Indonesia vs Laos (1745hrs)
8 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Timor Leste vs Thailand (1500hrs)/ Cambodia vs Malaysia (1745hrs)
9 Dec: Opening Ceremony
10 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Myanmar vs Indonesia (1500hrs)/ Laos vs Singapore (1745hrs)
11 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Cambodia vs Vietnam (1500hrs)/ Malaysia vs Thailand (1500hrs)
14 Dec (Chao Anu Vong Stadium): Semi-finals
17 Dec: Third/ Fourth Placing (1500hrs at Chao Anu Vong Stadium)/ FINAL (1700hrs at Main Stadium)
Monday, September 28, 2009
TIMOR WHITEWASH SINGAPORE
DILI (27 Sept 2009) – Timor Leste continue to impress in the on-going AFC Under-16 qualifiers when they beat Singapore 3-0 to be joint Group F leaders with hosts China in Beijing.
In the match that was played at the NTFA Stadium, Timor were full of confidence as they grabbed the early lead in the 11th minute off Barreto Olegario.
Santos Efrem then made it 2-0 barely five minutes later before Fidel Araujo completed the rout with their third goal of the game in the 89th minute.
In the first two matches of the qualifiers, Timor had held China to a goalless draw and beaten Hong Kong 3-0.
With the win, Timor Leste are now second at the table in Group F with the same number of points from three matches played alongside China.
The first two teams at the end of the qualifying group F matches will advance to the finals.
CURRENT GROUP F STANDINGS (after 3 matches)
1. CHINA 7pts (+20)
2. TIMOR LESTE 7pts (+6)
3. SINGAPORE 6pts (+3)
4. GUAM 3pts (+3)
5. HONG KONG 3pts (-8)
6. MACAU 0pt (-24)
Source: aseanfootball.com
East Timor continued fine run in AFC U-16 beating Singapore 3-0. They also held the host, China to scoreless draw at the opening game before rumbled the Hong Kong side with 3-0. However, there are some reports stated that they have fielded overage players for this Q though the coach tributed their good performance is due to the players have been together since last three years. Its reported that the majority of the players are orphans and do not know about the exact age. The FA also could not afford to perform MRI test for these players due to high cost required though they are able to set some friendlies matches in Brasil.
In the match that was played at the NTFA Stadium, Timor were full of confidence as they grabbed the early lead in the 11th minute off Barreto Olegario.
Santos Efrem then made it 2-0 barely five minutes later before Fidel Araujo completed the rout with their third goal of the game in the 89th minute.
In the first two matches of the qualifiers, Timor had held China to a goalless draw and beaten Hong Kong 3-0.
With the win, Timor Leste are now second at the table in Group F with the same number of points from three matches played alongside China.
The first two teams at the end of the qualifying group F matches will advance to the finals.
CURRENT GROUP F STANDINGS (after 3 matches)
1. CHINA 7pts (+20)
2. TIMOR LESTE 7pts (+6)
3. SINGAPORE 6pts (+3)
4. GUAM 3pts (+3)
5. HONG KONG 3pts (-8)
6. MACAU 0pt (-24)
Source: aseanfootball.com
East Timor continued fine run in AFC U-16 beating Singapore 3-0. They also held the host, China to scoreless draw at the opening game before rumbled the Hong Kong side with 3-0. However, there are some reports stated that they have fielded overage players for this Q though the coach tributed their good performance is due to the players have been together since last three years. Its reported that the majority of the players are orphans and do not know about the exact age. The FA also could not afford to perform MRI test for these players due to high cost required though they are able to set some friendlies matches in Brasil.
MALAYSIA TO SEND U19 SQUAD TO PRE-SEA GAMES
PETALING JAYA (26 Sept 2009) – Malaysia will join Thailand and Vietnam in sending only their Under-19 squad to the pre-SEA Games which will be held in Vientiane early next month.
The Malaysians have cited that the reason why they are sending only their U19 team is because the U23 players will be involved in the on-going Malaysia Cup competition.
But the U19 squad will not be totally devoid of players from the U23 team where they will still have the services of six players and they are Ahmad Shakir Ali, K. Gurusamy, Fandi Othman, Muslim Ahmad, Mahali Jasuli and Faizal Muhammad.
“The U19 team will actually be taking part in two competitions where apart from the pre-SEA Games, they will also be in Vietnam for the Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 competition (starting on 9 October 2009),” said Ong Kim Swee, the head coach of the Malaysian U19 team.
“Out of the current squad of 29 players, we will only be bringing around 20 players to Vientiane.”
For the pre-SEA Games, only hosts Laos will feature their U23 team.
For the Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 championship, the Malaysians will be up against the U21 teams of Iran and China in Group B.
Group A are the U21 teams of hosts Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore.
The U19 Malaysian side are preparing for the AFC U19 qualifiers in November in China.
In the meantime, Vietnam have named a squad of 30 players in preparation for the pre-SEA Games in Laos.
The team will be handled by former Vietnam national midfielder Trieu Quang Ha, who has replaced Vo Hoang Buu as the head coach.
"We are still missing some players because they are playing in the national U21 tournament,” said Quang Ha, who will trim his squad to 20 players later this week.
“The young players have a lot of potential and are very good in some positions.”
“Our main goal is to qualify for Asian U19 championship, so the pre-Sea Games tournament is a very good chance for players because they will play against strong opponents.
"After the pre-Sea Games tournament, the coaches will have three weeks to come up with the style of playing and make adjustments for the AFC U19 qualifiers."
For the U19 qualifiers, Vietnam are in the same group against South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Macau and Bangladesh where they will play all their matches in Bangkok in November.
PRE-SEA GAMES FIXTURES
2 Oct: Malaysia vs. Thailand; Laos vs. Vietnam
4 Oct: Vietnam vs. Malaysia; Thailand vs. Laos
6 Oct: Thailand vs. Vietnam; Laos vs. Malaysia
Source: Aseanfootball.com
Its interesting to see how the team will fare during these two back to back tourney. Harimau Muda undoubtedly did well in Premier League to outdo other experienced team like Johor Pasir Gudang and T Team but the real benchmark is our neighbouring countries, Thai and Vietnam. Thailand and Vietnam, well known for their strong youth team will show us where we are at this region. We lost to both teams during AFF U19 in Vietnam last month even though played well during semi against Thai. I am not sure whether China will be sending the U19 team during Newspaper Cup since we are in the same group with them in qualifying. Harimau Muda should be able to give fair challenge to the rests considering their good friendlies result in Slovakia.
The Malaysians have cited that the reason why they are sending only their U19 team is because the U23 players will be involved in the on-going Malaysia Cup competition.
But the U19 squad will not be totally devoid of players from the U23 team where they will still have the services of six players and they are Ahmad Shakir Ali, K. Gurusamy, Fandi Othman, Muslim Ahmad, Mahali Jasuli and Faizal Muhammad.
“The U19 team will actually be taking part in two competitions where apart from the pre-SEA Games, they will also be in Vietnam for the Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 competition (starting on 9 October 2009),” said Ong Kim Swee, the head coach of the Malaysian U19 team.
“Out of the current squad of 29 players, we will only be bringing around 20 players to Vientiane.”
For the pre-SEA Games, only hosts Laos will feature their U23 team.
For the Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 championship, the Malaysians will be up against the U21 teams of Iran and China in Group B.
Group A are the U21 teams of hosts Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore.
The U19 Malaysian side are preparing for the AFC U19 qualifiers in November in China.
In the meantime, Vietnam have named a squad of 30 players in preparation for the pre-SEA Games in Laos.
The team will be handled by former Vietnam national midfielder Trieu Quang Ha, who has replaced Vo Hoang Buu as the head coach.
"We are still missing some players because they are playing in the national U21 tournament,” said Quang Ha, who will trim his squad to 20 players later this week.
“The young players have a lot of potential and are very good in some positions.”
“Our main goal is to qualify for Asian U19 championship, so the pre-Sea Games tournament is a very good chance for players because they will play against strong opponents.
"After the pre-Sea Games tournament, the coaches will have three weeks to come up with the style of playing and make adjustments for the AFC U19 qualifiers."
For the U19 qualifiers, Vietnam are in the same group against South Korea, Thailand, Laos, Macau and Bangladesh where they will play all their matches in Bangkok in November.
PRE-SEA GAMES FIXTURES
2 Oct: Malaysia vs. Thailand; Laos vs. Vietnam
4 Oct: Vietnam vs. Malaysia; Thailand vs. Laos
6 Oct: Thailand vs. Vietnam; Laos vs. Malaysia
Source: Aseanfootball.com
Its interesting to see how the team will fare during these two back to back tourney. Harimau Muda undoubtedly did well in Premier League to outdo other experienced team like Johor Pasir Gudang and T Team but the real benchmark is our neighbouring countries, Thai and Vietnam. Thailand and Vietnam, well known for their strong youth team will show us where we are at this region. We lost to both teams during AFF U19 in Vietnam last month even though played well during semi against Thai. I am not sure whether China will be sending the U19 team during Newspaper Cup since we are in the same group with them in qualifying. Harimau Muda should be able to give fair challenge to the rests considering their good friendlies result in Slovakia.
MSL to be privatised??
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --
The Malaysian League may be privatised in 2011 if the problems that plagued contending teams continue to persist next year.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad cited the problems as financial woes (staff and players' salaries), dropped in the quality of the game and dwindling audience."
The Malaysian League's next season will be the FAM's last battle ground to find our way out of the quagmire."
As a result, we have introduced additional conditions to contending teams," he told Bernama.
Among them, the teams would have to pay a deposit to the FAM and produce proofs of their financial standing that would enable them to compete in the current season and the next one.
Contenders in the Super League have to fork out RM150,000 while that of the Premier League, RM100,000.
Super League contenders must prove that they have RM2.5 million in their accounts while that of the Premier League, RM1.5 million."If all conditions are meet and the teams take serious views of the conditions, the future of soccer in Malaysia is bright," he said.
Asked why the FAM had to wait until 2011 to privatise the league, he said it was due to the Malaysian culture.
"Malaysians like to have a dialogue first and only after enough time is given, they will go to the next stage before an action is taken," he said.
Azzuddin called on state affiliates to use the time left to fill up their coffer and take initiatives to beef up their financial standing.
The Malaysian League may be privatised in 2011 if the problems that plagued contending teams continue to persist next year.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Azzuddin Ahmad cited the problems as financial woes (staff and players' salaries), dropped in the quality of the game and dwindling audience."
The Malaysian League's next season will be the FAM's last battle ground to find our way out of the quagmire."
As a result, we have introduced additional conditions to contending teams," he told Bernama.
Among them, the teams would have to pay a deposit to the FAM and produce proofs of their financial standing that would enable them to compete in the current season and the next one.
Contenders in the Super League have to fork out RM150,000 while that of the Premier League, RM100,000.
Super League contenders must prove that they have RM2.5 million in their accounts while that of the Premier League, RM1.5 million."If all conditions are meet and the teams take serious views of the conditions, the future of soccer in Malaysia is bright," he said.
Asked why the FAM had to wait until 2011 to privatise the league, he said it was due to the Malaysian culture.
"Malaysians like to have a dialogue first and only after enough time is given, they will go to the next stage before an action is taken," he said.
Azzuddin called on state affiliates to use the time left to fill up their coffer and take initiatives to beef up their financial standing.
Malaysia Cup (26/09/2009)
Saturday, 26 September 2009 Result:
Group A
Melaka 0-2 Perlis (FT)A Fakri Sharani
Pahang 1-1 PLUS FC (FT)Abd Rahman, Lot Abu Hassan
Perlis met the expectation as favourite team in Group A. KL Plus, despite was strengthen by T Team hotshot, Haris Safwan could not secure a win against Pahang.
Group B
Sarawak 0-1 Terengganu (FT)
Johor 1-2 Negri Sembilan (FT)Zaquan Adha
Team in financial difficulties, Sarawak lost to the Turtle in Kuching whereas Negeri Sembilan returned to Paroi with 3 points in hand, thanks to double strikes from Zaquan Adha. Local newspaper reported that he has gained more confidence to score the goal is a good indication ahead of Sea Games.
Group C
Kuala Lumpur 0-1 Johor FC (Farid Idris 45mins) (FT)
MyTeam 0-1 Perak (Razali Umar 65mins) (FT)
Nor Shahrul vs Razali Umar and the latter turn out as winner. Hopefully Razali is included in the list of players heading to Sea Games. He is skillful player and good at finishing.
Group D
Sabah 0-1 Selangor (FT)
PDRM 1-0 Kuala Muda NAZA (FT)
Safee Sali has silenced the 10,000 Sabahans to bring full points back to S Alam. The decision to shift the venue from K Kinabalu to Tawau paid the Sabah FA handsomely when 10,000 locals turn out to support the team. Zainizam Marjan & Co has put the MSL champion in hard time before able to win with slim margin. PDRM also did something rare by edging KM Naza, team comprise a lot of experienced players like Akmal Rizal, Manzoor Azwira, Azizon Kadir etc.
Group E
Kedah (Faizal Abu Bakar 7mins) 1-1 ATM (Chandrasekar 78mins) (FT)
Pulau Pinang 1-2 Kelantan (FT) Thinagaran, Indra, Khalid Jamlus
Without Kyril Muhymin, Kedah are completely toothless and the Azrul Ahmad is not the best answer for replacement..He has been provided with several chances but fail to convert it into the goals..Travel to east this Tuesday for meeting with Kelantan will add more headache to Azrai Khor though for record, they beat them at Kota Bharu in MSL. Penang started well in first half but lack of experience denies them from flying high. Kelantan under new coach, B Sathianathan will return to Kota Bharu, awaiting the Kedah for next game.
Group A
Melaka 0-2 Perlis (FT)A Fakri Sharani
Pahang 1-1 PLUS FC (FT)Abd Rahman, Lot Abu Hassan
Perlis met the expectation as favourite team in Group A. KL Plus, despite was strengthen by T Team hotshot, Haris Safwan could not secure a win against Pahang.
Group B
Sarawak 0-1 Terengganu (FT)
Johor 1-2 Negri Sembilan (FT)Zaquan Adha
Team in financial difficulties, Sarawak lost to the Turtle in Kuching whereas Negeri Sembilan returned to Paroi with 3 points in hand, thanks to double strikes from Zaquan Adha. Local newspaper reported that he has gained more confidence to score the goal is a good indication ahead of Sea Games.
Group C
Kuala Lumpur 0-1 Johor FC (Farid Idris 45mins) (FT)
MyTeam 0-1 Perak (Razali Umar 65mins) (FT)
Nor Shahrul vs Razali Umar and the latter turn out as winner. Hopefully Razali is included in the list of players heading to Sea Games. He is skillful player and good at finishing.
Group D
Sabah 0-1 Selangor (FT)
PDRM 1-0 Kuala Muda NAZA (FT)
Safee Sali has silenced the 10,000 Sabahans to bring full points back to S Alam. The decision to shift the venue from K Kinabalu to Tawau paid the Sabah FA handsomely when 10,000 locals turn out to support the team. Zainizam Marjan & Co has put the MSL champion in hard time before able to win with slim margin. PDRM also did something rare by edging KM Naza, team comprise a lot of experienced players like Akmal Rizal, Manzoor Azwira, Azizon Kadir etc.
Group E
Kedah (Faizal Abu Bakar 7mins) 1-1 ATM (Chandrasekar 78mins) (FT)
Pulau Pinang 1-2 Kelantan (FT) Thinagaran, Indra, Khalid Jamlus
Without Kyril Muhymin, Kedah are completely toothless and the Azrul Ahmad is not the best answer for replacement..He has been provided with several chances but fail to convert it into the goals..Travel to east this Tuesday for meeting with Kelantan will add more headache to Azrai Khor though for record, they beat them at Kota Bharu in MSL. Penang started well in first half but lack of experience denies them from flying high. Kelantan under new coach, B Sathianathan will return to Kota Bharu, awaiting the Kedah for next game.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Upcoming Football Events
The events that awaiting ahead in october 2009 are:
AFC U16 (Qualifying round) 6-16 Oct 2009
Group H
Australia
Laos
Malaysia
Malaysia vs Laos 8/10/2009 & 14/10/2009
Malaysia vs Australia 10/10/2009 & 16/10/2009
All match will be played at McKellar Enclosed Oval.
Pre Sea Games Laos (2-6 October 2009)
02/10: Laos vs Thailand, Vietnam vs Malaysia
04/10: Malaysia vs Thailand , Laos vs Vietnam
06/10: Laos vs Malaysia, Vietnam vs Thailand
Venue: National Stadium, Vietiane
Sultan of Selangor Cup 2009
Singapore Selection vs Selangor Selection
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore (Capacity: 6,000)
Date: 4 October 2009
Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 - Starting 9 Oct 2009
Group A
Vietnam
Thailand
Singapore
Group B
Malaysia
Iran
China
AFC U16 (Qualifying round) 6-16 Oct 2009
Group H
Australia
Laos
Malaysia
Malaysia vs Laos 8/10/2009 & 14/10/2009
Malaysia vs Australia 10/10/2009 & 16/10/2009
All match will be played at McKellar Enclosed Oval.
Pre Sea Games Laos (2-6 October 2009)
02/10: Laos vs Thailand, Vietnam vs Malaysia
04/10: Malaysia vs Thailand , Laos vs Vietnam
06/10: Laos vs Malaysia, Vietnam vs Thailand
Venue: National Stadium, Vietiane
Sultan of Selangor Cup 2009
Singapore Selection vs Selangor Selection
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore (Capacity: 6,000)
Date: 4 October 2009
Thanh Nien Newspaper U21 - Starting 9 Oct 2009
Group A
Vietnam
Thailand
Singapore
Group B
Malaysia
Iran
China
Pre-SEA Games football tournament set for October
By DJ
Posted on 10 Sep 2009 at 5:44am
Regional footballers to test new stadium
The Lao Football Federation is cooperating with Lao National Television and the Crossfire Company to host a four nation pre-SEA Games men’s football tournament.
Football-25th SEA Games, LaosThe tournament will see Lao, Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese footballers play in Vientiane from October 2-6 with the aim of testing the broadcasting system and the facilities at the new national stadium.
Lao Football Federation President Phouvanh Vongsouthi said at a press conference on Tuesday the four football teams are playing an important role in the 25th SEA Games by testing the football field, broadcasting system and other aspects related to the big event.
The press conference reported that tickets for these matches will be sold for 40,000 kip for general admission and 80,000 kip for VIP seating. The money from ticket sales will be used to fund local football in the future.
“The preparation matches will also test the readiness of the Lao national football team for the games in December. I have heard reports from Vietnam that the team has greatly improved, coming out on top in tournaments held there in recent weeks,” Mr Phouvanh said.
The Lao football team is ranked seventh in Asean countries and 174th in the world.
The exhibition games will be named the ‘4-Nations Football Tournament 2009′.
The tournament begins on October 2, with Laos taking on Thailand and Vietnam playing Malaysia. October 4 will feature Malaysia and Thailand , and Laos facing Vietnam , while the last day will pit Laos against Malaysia. Vietnam will also challenge Thailand on this day. Starting games begin at 4:30pm and the second matches will be at 7pm.
Lao National Television Deputy Director General Souvanh Vilaiseng said this will be an opportunity to test broadcasting ability locally and in other countries.
The Lao Football Federation’s goal for this tournament is to help prepare the SEA Games Committee, Lao National Television, and National Stadium staff to train in a live event before the actual games. To help support this effort, the federation appointed Crossfire to manage the event.
Crossfire has linked services with Total Sports Asia, an international media company, to bring in experts from around the world to offer training to SEA Games personnel and to Lao National Television.
Lao National Television benefits by learning international broadcasting techniques to build capacity, and to make this broadcast meet the highest international standards. They are providing the broadcast feed to Total Sports Asia for distribution to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos and other countries.
Crossfire Company Director Thiphakhanh Vilavanh said the 4-Nations Football Tournament is a defining moment in the history of Laos to demonstrate to an international audience that the country is capable of hosting international quality events.
“We are demonstrating, as Lao people, that we have the willpower and confidence to bring our close neighbours to play in this beautiful new stadium, which is a monument to the new future of Laos,” he said.
During the press conference the Lao Football Federation, Lao National Television and Crossfire signed a cooperation agreement. The company also donated 100 million kip in support of the SEA Games.
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
September 10, 2009
Vientiane Times
An honour to Malaysia for the invitation though it purposely to test the readiness of the new stadium. Apart of the host, the rest will send their U19 squad giving reason of club commitment. Malaysia will be represented by Ong Kim Swee boys that that just returned from slovakia tour. I am not sure whether few Harimau Muda players such as Shakir Ali, Fandi Othman, Muslim Ahmad, K Gurusamy, Mahaili Jusaili and Mohd Faisal will be joining them as they are currently with K Rajagobal side. Though its only exhibition games, the boys must treat it seriously to revenge the defeat to Vietnam and Thailand during AFFU19 last month.
Posted on 10 Sep 2009 at 5:44am
Regional footballers to test new stadium
The Lao Football Federation is cooperating with Lao National Television and the Crossfire Company to host a four nation pre-SEA Games men’s football tournament.
Football-25th SEA Games, LaosThe tournament will see Lao, Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese footballers play in Vientiane from October 2-6 with the aim of testing the broadcasting system and the facilities at the new national stadium.
Lao Football Federation President Phouvanh Vongsouthi said at a press conference on Tuesday the four football teams are playing an important role in the 25th SEA Games by testing the football field, broadcasting system and other aspects related to the big event.
The press conference reported that tickets for these matches will be sold for 40,000 kip for general admission and 80,000 kip for VIP seating. The money from ticket sales will be used to fund local football in the future.
“The preparation matches will also test the readiness of the Lao national football team for the games in December. I have heard reports from Vietnam that the team has greatly improved, coming out on top in tournaments held there in recent weeks,” Mr Phouvanh said.
The Lao football team is ranked seventh in Asean countries and 174th in the world.
The exhibition games will be named the ‘4-Nations Football Tournament 2009′.
The tournament begins on October 2, with Laos taking on Thailand and Vietnam playing Malaysia. October 4 will feature Malaysia and Thailand , and Laos facing Vietnam , while the last day will pit Laos against Malaysia. Vietnam will also challenge Thailand on this day. Starting games begin at 4:30pm and the second matches will be at 7pm.
Lao National Television Deputy Director General Souvanh Vilaiseng said this will be an opportunity to test broadcasting ability locally and in other countries.
The Lao Football Federation’s goal for this tournament is to help prepare the SEA Games Committee, Lao National Television, and National Stadium staff to train in a live event before the actual games. To help support this effort, the federation appointed Crossfire to manage the event.
Crossfire has linked services with Total Sports Asia, an international media company, to bring in experts from around the world to offer training to SEA Games personnel and to Lao National Television.
Lao National Television benefits by learning international broadcasting techniques to build capacity, and to make this broadcast meet the highest international standards. They are providing the broadcast feed to Total Sports Asia for distribution to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos and other countries.
Crossfire Company Director Thiphakhanh Vilavanh said the 4-Nations Football Tournament is a defining moment in the history of Laos to demonstrate to an international audience that the country is capable of hosting international quality events.
“We are demonstrating, as Lao people, that we have the willpower and confidence to bring our close neighbours to play in this beautiful new stadium, which is a monument to the new future of Laos,” he said.
During the press conference the Lao Football Federation, Lao National Television and Crossfire signed a cooperation agreement. The company also donated 100 million kip in support of the SEA Games.
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
September 10, 2009
Vientiane Times
An honour to Malaysia for the invitation though it purposely to test the readiness of the new stadium. Apart of the host, the rest will send their U19 squad giving reason of club commitment. Malaysia will be represented by Ong Kim Swee boys that that just returned from slovakia tour. I am not sure whether few Harimau Muda players such as Shakir Ali, Fandi Othman, Muslim Ahmad, K Gurusamy, Mahaili Jusaili and Mohd Faisal will be joining them as they are currently with K Rajagobal side. Though its only exhibition games, the boys must treat it seriously to revenge the defeat to Vietnam and Thailand during AFFU19 last month.
Unlucky Akmal has high hopes
2009/09/18
Devinder Singh
FOR former international Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli, it still rankles him that he has yet to win a major domestic honour.
Three second division medals with Kedah (2002 and 2006) and Kuala Muda Naza (2008) is all Akmal has to show despite turning out for some of the best teams in the country.
Unluckily for Akmal, he left Kedah for Selangor just before his hometown team embarked on their "double-treble" of 2007 and 2008.
It is not something he wants to reflect on as he looks to the future by leading unfashionable Kuala Muda to Malaysia Cup glory when the tournament kicks off on Sept 26.
Akmal Rizal left Kedah just before they embarked on their “double-treble” of 2007 and 2008.
Akmal Rizal left Kedah just before they embarked on their “double-treble” of 2007 and 2008.
Fuelling Akmal's belief in his team is the way Kuala Muda have responded to new coach Nidzam Adzha Yusof in recent friendly matches.
Kuala Muda beat Perlis (5-1) and KL Plus (3-0) and drew 1-1 with Perak and UPB-MyTeam recently and played their final friendly match against Penang in Batu Kawan yesterday.
"The management has set us a target of reaching the final and I think with Nidzam coaching us we are capable of doing it.
"We have not lost a single friendly match so far and we've played all those matches away against Super League teams.
"We may not be many peoples' favourites to make the final but we have to quality to surprise them," said Akmal, 27, who will be looking to add to his nine goals this season and make his third Malaysia Cup final appearance.
Akmal first made the final with Kedah in 2004 when they lost to Perlis 1-0 and again last year with Selangor, who were beaten 3-2 by Kedah.
Kuala Muda parted ways with their coach Stefano Cugurra after the Brazilian could only guide the club to ninth place in their debut Super League season, leaving former Kedah star Nidzam in charge.
They have been drawn in Group D with Selangor, Police and Sabah where they stand a good chance of advancing.
"We are not going to take any teams lightly and it will be wrong to think we only have Selangor to worry about. We have to take each match as it comes," added Akmal.
Source: nst.online
If you are Malaysia football follower, you will be familiar with this name. Akhmal Rizal Rakhli, 28 years old from Kedah during his teenage time playing for Haguenau FC, France based club and was link to one of the top club there. He was among the batch that was sent to oversea to gain exposure and opportunity to play there together with Rudie Ramli of Selangor and Fadzli Shaari of Pahang attached to S Wehen of Germany. Though posseses some quality techniques as footballer, he has yet to win any major honour. He has been with Kedah, Selangor and now with Kuala Muda Naza to challenge for Malaysia Cup 2009. He also has shocked many by failing to pass the fitness test,a mandatory requirement before eligible to play in MSL after just recovering from injury some years ago. He also lost his position in national team due to long injury suffered and has yet to attract K Rajagobal to be part of national team. At age 28 and with a lot of young talent coming in, I foresee the future of him to make a come back is slim.
Wajah baru Perak
Oleh KAMARUDDIN ISMAIL
sukan@kosmo.com.my
SUBRAMANIAM diketepikan dalam kempen Piala Malaysia.
PERAK bakal tampil dengan wajah baru bagi mengharungi kempen Piala Malaysia yang bermula 26 September ini.
Ia ekoran tindakan drastik jurulatih M. Karathu yang menggugurkan lima pemain utamanya termasuk kapten, S. Subra- maniam.
Selain Subramaniam, Mohd. Zafran Olibullah, Chun Keng Hong, Sarath Babu dan K. Thina- garan turut diketepikan.
Difahamkan, kelima-lima pemain itu tiada dalam senarai skuad Perak bagi kempen Piala Malaysia kerana prestasi yang dipamerkan mereka pada saingan Liga Super kurang memberangsangkan.
"Saya terpaksa menyusun semula barisan skuad Perak dengan ketiadaan kelima-lima pemain itu," jelas Karathu.
Bagaimanapun, Karathu tetap optimis bahawa ketiadaan kelima-lima pemain tersebut tidak memberi kesan besar kepada corak persembahan skuad Seladang kelak.
"Kekosongan mereka akan diisikan dengan pemain-pemain muda yang lain. Saya berharap persembahan Perak dalam saingan Piala Malaysia akan terus mantap," ujarnya.
Bagi mengisi kekosongan yang ditinggalkan kelima-lima pemain terbabit, Karathu telah mendapatkan khidmat dua pemain tengah T-Team, Safuan Aidil Shaa- ri dan Azrul Hazram Amaluddin Baki.
"Saya berharap kehadiran Safuan dan Azrul akan memberikan suntikan baru kepada persembahan Perak nanti," kata Karathu.
Selain itu, beliau juga dikatakan telah memancing dua pemain dari daerah Hilir Perak untuk diserapkan dalam skuad Seladang.
Begitupun, beliau tidak menamakan kedua-dua pemain berkenaan tetapi percaya mereka mampu membantu skuad Perak.
"Ketika ini, saya sedang berusaha memperkuatkan benteng pertahanan," tambahnya.
Dalam kempen Piala Malaysia musim ini, Perak diletak dalam Kumpulan C bersama Johor FC, UPB-My Team dan Kuala Lumpur.
Sorces: Kosmo.com
M Karathu definitely has alot of guts by withdrawing an experience players like Chun Ken Hong and S Subramaniam. Both players, young and aggresive has represented either senior or U23 during B Sathianathan time. I believe M Karathu has strong reason to keep this duo aside when Malaysia Cup is just around the corner. Perak, after massive departure of many senior players at early season has done considerably well in MSL where majority of the players are coming from President Cup. The most notable player is striker, Razali Umar Kandasamy, their top striker. Perak, in Malaysia football history has produced alot of talents among others Indra Putra, Azrul Abu Haniffah, Nizam Adha, and many mores. I predict they will enter quarter final but lack of experience denies them to go far during this coming Malaysia Cup.
Butler lesap dari Kelantan
KOTA BHARU - Skuad Kijang yang sedang memasang impian tinggi di persada bola sepak negara, ditinggalkan secara mengejut oleh jurulatihnya Peter James Butler.
Butler membuat keputusan melepaskan jawatannya menerusi sepucuk surat yang dikirimkan melalui faks kepada Presiden Persatuan Bola Sepak Kelantan (KAFA), Tan Sri Annuar Musa, kelmarin.
Khabar yang diterima itu dalam keghairahan pasukan membuat persiapan menjelang kempen Piala Malaysia, mengulangi apa yang berlaku pada musim lalu.
Menurut Annuar, walaupun kontrak Peter masih berbaki sehingga November ini, hasil perbincangan dengan pihak pengurusan dan para pemain, mereka bersetuju dengan peletakan jawatan Peter.
Beberapa hari lalu, Butler dikatakan telah menandatangani kontrak sebagai pengarah teknikal bagi kelab Yangon United di Burma, milik seorang ahli perniagaan terkemuka negara itu.
Namun, pada sidang media di sini semalam, Annuar enggan mengulas lanjut lanjut mengenai sikap dan ke mana hala tuju Butler.
''Saya tidak mahu menuduh yang akhirnya membentuk kontroversi, tetapi kalau itu berlaku ia tidak begitu cantiklah kerana dia masih mempunyai kontrak dan berhenti mendadak pada saat-saat akhir menjelang perlawanan dan tidak adil kepada kita.
''Kontraknya tamat akhir November nanti dan kita akan rujuk perjanjian sama ada berlaku pelanggaran atau sebaliknya kerana kalau mengikut kontrak, Peter perlu membawa pasukan kepada tiga piala, tetapi sekarang baru dua piala," katanya
Namun, menurut Annuar, Butler yang telah bersama skuad negeri mencatat sejarah pencapaian bagi piala FA musim ini meletakkan jawatan atas alasan isterinya sakit.
''Ketiadaan Peter akan digantikan oleh penolong jurulatih, Hashim Mustapha meneruskan bentuk permainan yang dirancang buat masa ini dengan dibantu oleh jurulatih Piala Presiden, Kamarudin Md. Noor untuk membantu skuad Kelantan.
Annuar menambah keadaan ini sedikit sebanyak memberi tamparan kepada persiapan kita menjelang Piala Malaysia.
"Perkara yang sama berlaku pada kita musim lepas apabila jurulatih turut mengundurkan diri ketika kita sedang bersiap untuk ke Piala Malaysia," katanya.
Bagaimanapun, Anuar melihat krisis yang melanda pasukan ini dari sudut yang positif dan percaya keadaan ini adalah peluang untuk pasukannya mencatat lebih kejayaan.
''Para pemain berjanji akan memberi komitmen sepenuhnya dan fokus untuk mencapai kejayaan dalam Piala Malaysia tidak akan terjejas ekoran ketiadaan Peter melatih mereka," katanya.
Bagi membantu skuad, dalam tempoh dua bulan ini Anuar berjanji akan meluangkan lebih banyak masa dengan bahagian teknikal seperti yang diterapkan oleh Peter dengan sedikit proses penambahbaikan untuk memantapkan lagi pasukan.
Sementara itu, Annuar memberitahu, pihak pengurusan telah membuat keputusan untuk memperkenalkan sistem bonus yang lebih lumayan kepada para pemain yang beraksi membantu pasukan dalam misi Piala Malaysia.
"Bonus akan dibayar mengikut peringkat kelayakan pasukan yang akan bermula dengan RM2,000 berbanding sebelum ini RM500 untuk setiap kemenangan," jelasnya.
Source:Utusan.com
Peter Butler left Kelantan after brought the team as runner up of FA Cup 2009. One year spell with Kelantan and his ability to speak Malays will leave mark to Kelantanese Football after so many times have not reach to any Cup Final. Peter Butler, one of his comment slammed Malaysia Football due to much political interference. The rising of Kelantan this year not only contributed by Peter Butler only, but much attributed to alot sacrifice by their Mr President, Tan Sri Annuar Musa. Kelantan now will be headed by state legend, Hashim Mustapha and assisted by Kamarudin Md Noor. I predict Kelantan will enter semifinal of Malaysia Cup 2009 after their defense department has been strengthen by on loan defender from Felda United, Nazrulerwan Maamor. The only hiccup is they lost their skipper, Piya among the best midfielder in Malaysia.
Butler membuat keputusan melepaskan jawatannya menerusi sepucuk surat yang dikirimkan melalui faks kepada Presiden Persatuan Bola Sepak Kelantan (KAFA), Tan Sri Annuar Musa, kelmarin.
Khabar yang diterima itu dalam keghairahan pasukan membuat persiapan menjelang kempen Piala Malaysia, mengulangi apa yang berlaku pada musim lalu.
Menurut Annuar, walaupun kontrak Peter masih berbaki sehingga November ini, hasil perbincangan dengan pihak pengurusan dan para pemain, mereka bersetuju dengan peletakan jawatan Peter.
Beberapa hari lalu, Butler dikatakan telah menandatangani kontrak sebagai pengarah teknikal bagi kelab Yangon United di Burma, milik seorang ahli perniagaan terkemuka negara itu.
Namun, pada sidang media di sini semalam, Annuar enggan mengulas lanjut lanjut mengenai sikap dan ke mana hala tuju Butler.
''Saya tidak mahu menuduh yang akhirnya membentuk kontroversi, tetapi kalau itu berlaku ia tidak begitu cantiklah kerana dia masih mempunyai kontrak dan berhenti mendadak pada saat-saat akhir menjelang perlawanan dan tidak adil kepada kita.
''Kontraknya tamat akhir November nanti dan kita akan rujuk perjanjian sama ada berlaku pelanggaran atau sebaliknya kerana kalau mengikut kontrak, Peter perlu membawa pasukan kepada tiga piala, tetapi sekarang baru dua piala," katanya
Namun, menurut Annuar, Butler yang telah bersama skuad negeri mencatat sejarah pencapaian bagi piala FA musim ini meletakkan jawatan atas alasan isterinya sakit.
''Ketiadaan Peter akan digantikan oleh penolong jurulatih, Hashim Mustapha meneruskan bentuk permainan yang dirancang buat masa ini dengan dibantu oleh jurulatih Piala Presiden, Kamarudin Md. Noor untuk membantu skuad Kelantan.
Annuar menambah keadaan ini sedikit sebanyak memberi tamparan kepada persiapan kita menjelang Piala Malaysia.
"Perkara yang sama berlaku pada kita musim lepas apabila jurulatih turut mengundurkan diri ketika kita sedang bersiap untuk ke Piala Malaysia," katanya.
Bagaimanapun, Anuar melihat krisis yang melanda pasukan ini dari sudut yang positif dan percaya keadaan ini adalah peluang untuk pasukannya mencatat lebih kejayaan.
''Para pemain berjanji akan memberi komitmen sepenuhnya dan fokus untuk mencapai kejayaan dalam Piala Malaysia tidak akan terjejas ekoran ketiadaan Peter melatih mereka," katanya.
Bagi membantu skuad, dalam tempoh dua bulan ini Anuar berjanji akan meluangkan lebih banyak masa dengan bahagian teknikal seperti yang diterapkan oleh Peter dengan sedikit proses penambahbaikan untuk memantapkan lagi pasukan.
Sementara itu, Annuar memberitahu, pihak pengurusan telah membuat keputusan untuk memperkenalkan sistem bonus yang lebih lumayan kepada para pemain yang beraksi membantu pasukan dalam misi Piala Malaysia.
"Bonus akan dibayar mengikut peringkat kelayakan pasukan yang akan bermula dengan RM2,000 berbanding sebelum ini RM500 untuk setiap kemenangan," jelasnya.
Source:Utusan.com
Peter Butler left Kelantan after brought the team as runner up of FA Cup 2009. One year spell with Kelantan and his ability to speak Malays will leave mark to Kelantanese Football after so many times have not reach to any Cup Final. Peter Butler, one of his comment slammed Malaysia Football due to much political interference. The rising of Kelantan this year not only contributed by Peter Butler only, but much attributed to alot sacrifice by their Mr President, Tan Sri Annuar Musa. Kelantan now will be headed by state legend, Hashim Mustapha and assisted by Kamarudin Md Noor. I predict Kelantan will enter semifinal of Malaysia Cup 2009 after their defense department has been strengthen by on loan defender from Felda United, Nazrulerwan Maamor. The only hiccup is they lost their skipper, Piya among the best midfielder in Malaysia.
Indonesian Super League (ISL)
Indonesian Super League welcomes a lot of Asian players following its association to introduce 2 + 3 policy. It means that ISL team now can hire 2 asians players apart of another 3 foreign players. Interesting to see how it works. As at todate, most of the targeting players are from Lions City which most of their national players has been offered by big boys like Arema Malang, Sriwijaya, Persipura and so on. Indonesian football is well known with their hardcore supporters and amazing atmosphere that completely different with Sleague. Though the policy says asian players, most of the ISL team are going after Singaporean players probably due to easy to communicate. I am still awaiting Malaysian players to be offered playing in ISL since their team will be playing in Asian Champion League, the highest club competition in Asia. Persik Kendiri and Arema Malang has upset several top teams in Asia during the group match and its not impossible if they can go far next season.
Harimau Muda Hampir Mengejutkan Slovakia
Vion,16 Sept - Harimau Muda tampil dengan permainan agresif ketika menentang Skuad Kebangsaan U19 Slovakia hari ini. Harimau Muda turun dengan skuad bawah 18 tahun berjaya mengekang asakan lawan hingga berjaya mengikat Slovakia tanpa jaringan pada separuh masa pertama.
Harimau Muda hampir mendahului pada minit 15 melalui tendangan deras Khairul Izuan Rosli tetapi berjaya diselamat oleh Penjaga gol Slovakia yang bermain untuk kelab Southampton. Selepas itu tendangan Volley Mohd Irfan sedikit tersasar disebelah kiri gol Slovakia.
Slovakia banyak melakukan asakan melalui gerakan sebelah kiri gol Malaysia melalui Milan Lalkovic yang bermain untuk U19 Chelsea, namun barisan pertahanan yang diketuai oleh Basharul dan Mohd Fadhli kental bertahan hingga tamat separuh masa pertama.
Slovakia memperolehi gol tunggal perlawanan pada minit ke 15 separuh masa kedua, hasil dari pergelutan didepan gol Malaysia. Harimau Muda memperolehi dua peluang terbaik melalui Thamil Arasu apabila hanya berdepan dengan penjaga gol lawan, namun tendangan lemah Thamil berjaya dikuis oleh penjaga gol.
Menurut jurulatih Harimau Muda, beliau berpuas hati dengan kesungguhan dan sikap pemainnya yang memahami arahan taktikal yang diberikan.
"Peluang bermain dengan pasukan yang baik bergini amat penting kepada pemain sebagai persiapan ke kejohanan yang lebih besar diperingkat antarabangsa nanti. Apa yang pentiing bagi saya ialah pemain dapat memahami kehendak atau demand yang sangat tinggi dalam perlawanan antarabangsa, dan mereka membuktikan hari ini. Pasukan lawan nampaknya lebih baik berbanding dengan prestasi mereka 2 tahun dahulu dimana kita kalah 0-6."
Menurut Jurulatih Slovakia, Pavol Peracek beliau sendiri tidak menjangka Harimau Muda hampir berjaya menghalang pasukannya dari mencipta kemenangan. "Sikap tidak mengalah dan kebolehan mencipta peluang harus dipuji. Jika pendedahan berterusan terutama di Eropah saya percaya pasukan ini boleh pergi lebih jauh." katanya
source: bolatoday.com
Ong Kim Swee's boys continue to impress us with good result for last friendly during Slovakia tour. The team has improved alot compared to last 2 years when they lost to the same team with 6-0. Players like Irfan, Wan Zack, Thami Arasu, Steven Robbat, Fadhil Shas, Ameer Saidin and Khairul Izuwan are learning fast and gain much experience after been together for quite some time. Next assignment if i am not mistaken is pre sea gamea in Laos, if FAM decide to follow Vietnam and Thailand decision to send U19. Sparring with quality team in more frequent will improve the team alot. Maybe we still have problem in striking force as shown during semi final clash with Thailand last month.
Harimau Muda hampir mendahului pada minit 15 melalui tendangan deras Khairul Izuan Rosli tetapi berjaya diselamat oleh Penjaga gol Slovakia yang bermain untuk kelab Southampton. Selepas itu tendangan Volley Mohd Irfan sedikit tersasar disebelah kiri gol Slovakia.
Slovakia banyak melakukan asakan melalui gerakan sebelah kiri gol Malaysia melalui Milan Lalkovic yang bermain untuk U19 Chelsea, namun barisan pertahanan yang diketuai oleh Basharul dan Mohd Fadhli kental bertahan hingga tamat separuh masa pertama.
Slovakia memperolehi gol tunggal perlawanan pada minit ke 15 separuh masa kedua, hasil dari pergelutan didepan gol Malaysia. Harimau Muda memperolehi dua peluang terbaik melalui Thamil Arasu apabila hanya berdepan dengan penjaga gol lawan, namun tendangan lemah Thamil berjaya dikuis oleh penjaga gol.
Menurut jurulatih Harimau Muda, beliau berpuas hati dengan kesungguhan dan sikap pemainnya yang memahami arahan taktikal yang diberikan.
"Peluang bermain dengan pasukan yang baik bergini amat penting kepada pemain sebagai persiapan ke kejohanan yang lebih besar diperingkat antarabangsa nanti. Apa yang pentiing bagi saya ialah pemain dapat memahami kehendak atau demand yang sangat tinggi dalam perlawanan antarabangsa, dan mereka membuktikan hari ini. Pasukan lawan nampaknya lebih baik berbanding dengan prestasi mereka 2 tahun dahulu dimana kita kalah 0-6."
Menurut Jurulatih Slovakia, Pavol Peracek beliau sendiri tidak menjangka Harimau Muda hampir berjaya menghalang pasukannya dari mencipta kemenangan. "Sikap tidak mengalah dan kebolehan mencipta peluang harus dipuji. Jika pendedahan berterusan terutama di Eropah saya percaya pasukan ini boleh pergi lebih jauh." katanya
source: bolatoday.com
Ong Kim Swee's boys continue to impress us with good result for last friendly during Slovakia tour. The team has improved alot compared to last 2 years when they lost to the same team with 6-0. Players like Irfan, Wan Zack, Thami Arasu, Steven Robbat, Fadhil Shas, Ameer Saidin and Khairul Izuwan are learning fast and gain much experience after been together for quite some time. Next assignment if i am not mistaken is pre sea gamea in Laos, if FAM decide to follow Vietnam and Thailand decision to send U19. Sparring with quality team in more frequent will improve the team alot. Maybe we still have problem in striking force as shown during semi final clash with Thailand last month.
Negri to take on Penang in MCFA Cup final
PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan will play against Penang in the final of the Malaysian Chinese Football Association (MCFA) Cup on Sept 27.
In the semi-finals, Negri defeated Johor 2-0 on aggregate while Penang edged Perak 3-2 on aggregate.
Negri coach Christopher Khoo said the team would be banking on four of their experienced hands to go for their third crown, having won back-to-back titles in 2006and 2007.
“The venue of the final has yet to be decided but we expect it to be a 50-50 affair,” said Christopher.
The champions will receive RM6,000 while the runners-up will get RM4,000.
In the semi-finals, Negri defeated Johor 2-0 on aggregate while Penang edged Perak 3-2 on aggregate.
Negri coach Christopher Khoo said the team would be banking on four of their experienced hands to go for their third crown, having won back-to-back titles in 2006and 2007.
“The venue of the final has yet to be decided but we expect it to be a 50-50 affair,” said Christopher.
The champions will receive RM6,000 while the runners-up will get RM4,000.
MANAF IMPRESSES RAJAGOBAL
PETALING JAYA (13 Sept 2009) – Striker Abdul Manaf Mamat has impressed Malaysian head coach K. Rajagobal where his two-goal on the weekend helped the Under-23 team to a 5-0 win over Lesotho in a friendly.
“Manaf was with me when I was handling the U16 team (in 2004). I dropped him to give him a chance to develop and show to me what he’s worth,“ said Rajagobal (pix).
The team which is being prepared for the SEA Games in Laos have decided on a series of friendlies in their run-up to the region’s biggest sporting event as opposed to taking part in a competitive atmosphere.
The Malaysians who have been struggling with the strike force of late, were again late off the block when they opened account only in the 43rd minute when striker Zaquan Adha Abd Radzak made good on a defensive error before Norshahrul Idlan Talaha added the second goal a few minutes later.
Substitute Manaf then blasted in two goals in the 83rd and 90th minute as Amirulhadi Zainal then contributed the other for the final score line.
sources: aseanfootball.org
Manaf Mamat, Terengganu striker is another promising player has been introduced by K Rajagobal. Competing in Malaysian Super League partnering with Azlan Ismail and Ashari Shamsudin, Manaf Mamat really made an impact in MSL following FAM decision of banning foreign player. The player was part of Malaysian U19 squad during AFC U19 2006 in India. Then, he was called up by K Rajagobal after main striker, Zaquan Adha suffered ACL during tournament played at Brasil.
Currently, Malaysian U23 that will be competing in Sea Games already have Zaquan Adha, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha, Farderin Kadir, Shakir Ali and A Fakri Shaarani playing in front. Adding Manaf Mamat to the list will create health competition among them. Rajagobal will use Malaysia Cup to finalise the squad.
“Manaf was with me when I was handling the U16 team (in 2004). I dropped him to give him a chance to develop and show to me what he’s worth,“ said Rajagobal (pix).
The team which is being prepared for the SEA Games in Laos have decided on a series of friendlies in their run-up to the region’s biggest sporting event as opposed to taking part in a competitive atmosphere.
The Malaysians who have been struggling with the strike force of late, were again late off the block when they opened account only in the 43rd minute when striker Zaquan Adha Abd Radzak made good on a defensive error before Norshahrul Idlan Talaha added the second goal a few minutes later.
Substitute Manaf then blasted in two goals in the 83rd and 90th minute as Amirulhadi Zainal then contributed the other for the final score line.
sources: aseanfootball.org
Manaf Mamat, Terengganu striker is another promising player has been introduced by K Rajagobal. Competing in Malaysian Super League partnering with Azlan Ismail and Ashari Shamsudin, Manaf Mamat really made an impact in MSL following FAM decision of banning foreign player. The player was part of Malaysian U19 squad during AFC U19 2006 in India. Then, he was called up by K Rajagobal after main striker, Zaquan Adha suffered ACL during tournament played at Brasil.
Currently, Malaysian U23 that will be competing in Sea Games already have Zaquan Adha, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha, Farderin Kadir, Shakir Ali and A Fakri Shaarani playing in front. Adding Manaf Mamat to the list will create health competition among them. Rajagobal will use Malaysia Cup to finalise the squad.
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