Zaquan Adha Abd Razak will surely miss this upcoming AFF/Suzuki Cup thanks to ACL. But, who is our best bet to replace this pacey striker partnering Kelantan striker, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha.
Ahmad Fakri Shaarani (Perlis)
We can use AFS again like we did in Sea Games 2009. Rajagobal loves to use his service as right flanker. Good dribbling skill and finishing is best to describe about him.
Safee Sali (Selangor)
Safee Sali is an experience striker who already played for Malaysia during Olympic Qualifying when he was teenager. He set up through ball to Akmal Rizal to secure one point during meeting with China. Rembatan padu and strong physical approach are the quality that he has.
Ashaari Shamsudin (Terengganu)
Golden boot winner - Rajagobal has called the lad for trial during Turkey tour last few months but has been dropped for the next training. May be he is not fit into Rajagobal plan or he can not cope with Rajagobal strategy. But i think he is useful especially during set piece and he is able to penetrate with his good dribbling and pace.
Izzat Faris (Harimau Muda A)
Young HM A striker - i don't know much about this boy but he always get attention either by Ong Kim Swee, Rajagobal or Azrai Khor. (can someone tell me about this boy)
Kyril Muhymin (Kedah)
I used to rate him as the best player in Malaysia. Marlon Alex James also used to praise him and ask him to play abroad. after suffering ACL, his performance dropped and his touch also dissappear. I'm still hoping him to make the cut to jakarta.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
EASIER FOR CHAMPS VIETNAM IN GROUP B
HANOI (15 Sept 2010) – Defending champions Vietnam have been placed in the easier Group B of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 following the official draw ceremony this afternoon at the Sheraton Hotel here in Hanoi.
Hosts Vietnam, the winners two years ago at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2008 when they beat Thailand in the final for their first ever ASEAN crown, are in Group B alongside Singapore, Myanmar and the runner-up team from the October qualifying round.
But as Vietnam chief coach Henrique Calisto said afterwards, it is important to learn from former world champions Italy and not get beyond themselves.
“We have to respect ourselves, respect our opponents and realised that no team is easy. Just look at what happened to Italy. They were champions four years ago in Germany but in South Africa, they cannot even win one game,” added Calisto.
“We are the champions and we can do it again but we have to look at it one game at a time. We have to think of our first match against Myanmar first rather than thinking whether we can beat Singapore in the third game. If we lose the first two matches, what is the point in beating Singapore?
“It is far important for me to have quality matches rather than stars in the game. We have to have discipline, work hard and tactics.”
The tougher Group A see hosts Indonesia up against Thailand, Malaysia and also the winner of the qualifying round.
Wolfgang Pikal, the assistant coach of the Indonesia national team said that the draw is interesting.
“On paper, Group B is a little easier which makes our position in Group A being a lot harder,” added Wolfgang.
“We have new players in the team, so we are working hard to do better in front of our home fans. All teams are basically at the same level which means that the games will be quite close.”
K. Rajagobal, chief coach of Malaysia
“We respect all teams but as is common knowledge, things are not easy in football where there are a lot of factors which we have to take into account. We are taking each game as it comes and we fear no one.”
Myint Aung, chief coach of Myanmar
“The draw is fair and we will prepare our team as well as we can to make sure that we are competitive in all of our matches. Vietnam is very strong and as hosts, they will have the advantage. For us, we can only get our players together at the start of November after the Myanmar National League.”
AFF SUZUKI CUP 2010 FINAL ROUND GROUPINGS
Group A: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and winner, qualifying round
Group B: Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar and runner-up, qualifying round
AFF SUZUKI CUP 2010 QUALIFYING ROUND
Round-robin group: Laos, Cambodia, Timor Leste and Philippine
Source: Aseanfootball.com
The draw has put Malaysia together with Thailand, Indonesia and winner of qualifying (most prabably Laos). Our sifu Rajagobal has made it clear stance that his charges fear no one, therefore it's very interesting to see how young players that mostly from Sea Games 2009 squad will fare in this tournament.
Thailand obviously is the hot favourite to redeem themself as the king of football in southeast asean after lost to Vietnam in last edition. With help from English coach and series of friendlies against Singapore, India, South Africa; the Thai should at least qualify for the semis. I still rate them as the best passing team in SEA. Last meeting with Malaysia during AFF Cup 2008, the Thai defeated Malaysia with 3-0.
Indonesia, playing in front of 100,000 supporters at Gelora Bung Karno will 'welcome' Malaysia with special treatment. The relationship between these 2 nations lately spilled over to much awaiting opening match between Malaysia and the host. I really hope that our young players are able to absorb the pressure and intimidating atmosphere. The players are still young and inexperience compared to Indonesia but their commitment and character shown for the past 2 years really made us proud. They used to take mighty Red Devils, lost narrowly to Saudi Arabia and upset better team like Yemen. I'm not sure whether Indonesia will hire Sergio Van Dij who eligible to represent them.
Hosts Vietnam, the winners two years ago at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2008 when they beat Thailand in the final for their first ever ASEAN crown, are in Group B alongside Singapore, Myanmar and the runner-up team from the October qualifying round.
But as Vietnam chief coach Henrique Calisto said afterwards, it is important to learn from former world champions Italy and not get beyond themselves.
“We have to respect ourselves, respect our opponents and realised that no team is easy. Just look at what happened to Italy. They were champions four years ago in Germany but in South Africa, they cannot even win one game,” added Calisto.
“We are the champions and we can do it again but we have to look at it one game at a time. We have to think of our first match against Myanmar first rather than thinking whether we can beat Singapore in the third game. If we lose the first two matches, what is the point in beating Singapore?
“It is far important for me to have quality matches rather than stars in the game. We have to have discipline, work hard and tactics.”
The tougher Group A see hosts Indonesia up against Thailand, Malaysia and also the winner of the qualifying round.
Wolfgang Pikal, the assistant coach of the Indonesia national team said that the draw is interesting.
“On paper, Group B is a little easier which makes our position in Group A being a lot harder,” added Wolfgang.
“We have new players in the team, so we are working hard to do better in front of our home fans. All teams are basically at the same level which means that the games will be quite close.”
K. Rajagobal, chief coach of Malaysia
“We respect all teams but as is common knowledge, things are not easy in football where there are a lot of factors which we have to take into account. We are taking each game as it comes and we fear no one.”
Myint Aung, chief coach of Myanmar
“The draw is fair and we will prepare our team as well as we can to make sure that we are competitive in all of our matches. Vietnam is very strong and as hosts, they will have the advantage. For us, we can only get our players together at the start of November after the Myanmar National League.”
AFF SUZUKI CUP 2010 FINAL ROUND GROUPINGS
Group A: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and winner, qualifying round
Group B: Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar and runner-up, qualifying round
AFF SUZUKI CUP 2010 QUALIFYING ROUND
Round-robin group: Laos, Cambodia, Timor Leste and Philippine
Source: Aseanfootball.com
The draw has put Malaysia together with Thailand, Indonesia and winner of qualifying (most prabably Laos). Our sifu Rajagobal has made it clear stance that his charges fear no one, therefore it's very interesting to see how young players that mostly from Sea Games 2009 squad will fare in this tournament.
Thailand obviously is the hot favourite to redeem themself as the king of football in southeast asean after lost to Vietnam in last edition. With help from English coach and series of friendlies against Singapore, India, South Africa; the Thai should at least qualify for the semis. I still rate them as the best passing team in SEA. Last meeting with Malaysia during AFF Cup 2008, the Thai defeated Malaysia with 3-0.
Indonesia, playing in front of 100,000 supporters at Gelora Bung Karno will 'welcome' Malaysia with special treatment. The relationship between these 2 nations lately spilled over to much awaiting opening match between Malaysia and the host. I really hope that our young players are able to absorb the pressure and intimidating atmosphere. The players are still young and inexperience compared to Indonesia but their commitment and character shown for the past 2 years really made us proud. They used to take mighty Red Devils, lost narrowly to Saudi Arabia and upset better team like Yemen. I'm not sure whether Indonesia will hire Sergio Van Dij who eligible to represent them.
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