Sime Darby FC and Pahang became the last two teams to book their tickets to the second round of the FA Cup after overcoming their respective opponents Sunday.
Sime Darby beat Sabah 2-0 at the Selayang Stadium with goals from Mohd Shazlan Alias (40th minute) and Liberian import Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh (45th minute).
In the second round to be played on March 10, Sime Darby, coached by Ismail Zakaria will face USM FC who beat Pos Malaysia, 2-1 Saturday.
Pahang under coach Dollah Salleh edged Felda United 1-0 at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Melaka through Mohd Hafiz Kamal's solitary strike in the 39 minute and rewarded themselves with a face off against T-Team who beat Johor 2-0 Saturday.
As of Saturday, 14 teams had qualified for the second round, namely Perak, Terengganu, Kelantan, Lions XII, NS Betaria FC, USM FC, Johor FC, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Preach Khan Reach FC (Cambodia), SPA FC, Kedah, Perlis and T-Team.
With Sime Darby and Pahang making the list today, 16 teams will compete in the second round on March 10 and the eight winning teams will book their places in the quarterfinals.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Sunday, 19 February 2012
Singapore coach confident they won't be affected by match-fixing allegations
LionsXII coach V. Sundramoorthy is confident his players will not be affected by the latest allegations of match-fixing in the M-League.
"Why should they be affected? My players are focused on the mission ahead and I am confident it will stay that way," said Sundramoorthy after watching his side blank FAM league side UiTM 3-0 in a FA Cup first round match in Shah Alam yesterday.
The Lions side have been making headlines following claims that their victories over Sabah (1-0) and Negri Sembilan (3-1) were under investigation by the FA of Malaysia (FAM) and Fifa.
The Lions made their debut in the FA Cup impressively by taking an early lead through Shaiful Esah's volley in the 11th minute before Madhu Mohana added their second four minutes later.
An own goal from UiTM's Ahmad Shahril in the 84th minute ensured them a comfortable win.
Lions will face Negri Sembilan's Betaria FC, who thrashed Malacca 4-0, in next month's two-leg second round tie.
"My players went out there and did their job well. I have no complains as it is always difficult to play against an underdog. Credit to the university boys for trying hard and giving us a tough match.
"I am particularly impressed with UiTM's midfielder Saiful Raduwan and striker Muhd Nursalam.
They gave us a lot of problems with their speed and mobility," said Sundramoorthy.
UiTM coach Azman Eusoff said he was happy with his players' never-say-die attitude.
"I am proud of my team. It could have been better if my players had a little more experience. We conceded two soft goals. Again it could have been different if my first choice keeper (Muhd Hazriq) was available," said Azman, the former assistant coach of the Young Tigers A squad.
"Why should they be affected? My players are focused on the mission ahead and I am confident it will stay that way," said Sundramoorthy after watching his side blank FAM league side UiTM 3-0 in a FA Cup first round match in Shah Alam yesterday.
The Lions side have been making headlines following claims that their victories over Sabah (1-0) and Negri Sembilan (3-1) were under investigation by the FA of Malaysia (FAM) and Fifa.
The Lions made their debut in the FA Cup impressively by taking an early lead through Shaiful Esah's volley in the 11th minute before Madhu Mohana added their second four minutes later.
An own goal from UiTM's Ahmad Shahril in the 84th minute ensured them a comfortable win.
Lions will face Negri Sembilan's Betaria FC, who thrashed Malacca 4-0, in next month's two-leg second round tie.
"My players went out there and did their job well. I have no complains as it is always difficult to play against an underdog. Credit to the university boys for trying hard and giving us a tough match.
"I am particularly impressed with UiTM's midfielder Saiful Raduwan and striker Muhd Nursalam.
They gave us a lot of problems with their speed and mobility," said Sundramoorthy.
UiTM coach Azman Eusoff said he was happy with his players' never-say-die attitude.
"I am proud of my team. It could have been better if my players had a little more experience. We conceded two soft goals. Again it could have been different if my first choice keeper (Muhd Hazriq) was available," said Azman, the former assistant coach of the Young Tigers A squad.
Pahang to rely on Russian forwards for goals against Felda United in FA Cup
Pahang will have more depth in attack with the introduction of their two new Russian signings for the FA Cup match against Super League side Felda United at the Hang Jebat Stadium today.
Coach Dollah Salleh said Boris Kochkin and Eduard Sakhnevich would provide more fire upfront together with the Elephants’ in-form striker Mohd Azamuddin Akil, who has four goals to his credit.
“There is no pressure on the team but all eyes will be on our new Russian signings. I’m sure they will forge a better understanding with the team after a few matches,” said Dollah yesterday.
Pahang, FA Cup winners in 2006, are looking for a good run in the competition. But Dollah said their priority was in topping the Premier League to win promotion to the top flight. After seven matches, Pahang are in second spot in the 12-team standings with 16 points – two behind leaders Armed Forces.
Sime Darby FC, another Premier League side, will be in action against Sabah at the Selayang Stadium today.
Coach Ismail Zakaria said they have an even chance against the East Malaysian side.
“Sabah are a hard working team but I won’t rule out an upset by my boys. We have a game plan to get the desired result,” said Ismail.
The club side, boosted by Liberians Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and Sengbah Kennedy, have also acquired experienced hands Irme Che Mat, Mohd Zamri Hassan and Hairul Nizam Haniff from PKNS FC and Razali Umar Kandasamy from Perak.
Coach Dollah Salleh said Boris Kochkin and Eduard Sakhnevich would provide more fire upfront together with the Elephants’ in-form striker Mohd Azamuddin Akil, who has four goals to his credit.
“There is no pressure on the team but all eyes will be on our new Russian signings. I’m sure they will forge a better understanding with the team after a few matches,” said Dollah yesterday.
Pahang, FA Cup winners in 2006, are looking for a good run in the competition. But Dollah said their priority was in topping the Premier League to win promotion to the top flight. After seven matches, Pahang are in second spot in the 12-team standings with 16 points – two behind leaders Armed Forces.
Sime Darby FC, another Premier League side, will be in action against Sabah at the Selayang Stadium today.
Coach Ismail Zakaria said they have an even chance against the East Malaysian side.
“Sabah are a hard working team but I won’t rule out an upset by my boys. We have a game plan to get the desired result,” said Ismail.
The club side, boosted by Liberians Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and Sengbah Kennedy, have also acquired experienced hands Irme Che Mat, Mohd Zamri Hassan and Hairul Nizam Haniff from PKNS FC and Razali Umar Kandasamy from Perak.
Terengganu, Kelantan and Selangor progress to next round in FA Cup
Defending champions Terengganu cruised into the second round of the FA Cup with a convincing 4-0 win over Police while their neighbours Kelantan had to dig deep into their reserves to edge Sarawak 2-1 yesterday.
At the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium in Kota Baru, substitute Mohd Norfarhan Mohd – who replaced the ineffective Nigerian Onyekachi Nwoha – turned hero for the Red Warriors when he scored the winner in stoppage time.
Mohd Azizan Baba stunned the hosts by firing Sarawak ahead in the 20th minute before Indra Putra Mahayuddin equalised in the 34th minute.
Kelantan coach Peter Butler said he was happy with his side’s performance after being given such a tough fight by Sarawak.
“The team played well but I would be happier if we scored more goals,” said Butler.
“In a knock-out competition, you can’t afford to underestimate your opponent.. they have nothing to lose.”
Kelantan will meet Kuala Lumpur in the second round on March 10. The City side defeated Muar MC 3-0.
Sarawak coach Robert Alberts said his players did not play to their full potential but praised his Cameroon signing Guy Bwele.
Sarawak should have won the match in the dying minutes but their Croatian striker Vedran Muratovic ballooned a sitter which eventually cost his side a famous win.
“I’m proud of my team’s performance despite the players not playing to their true potential. Kelantan have invested the most in players and should beat us,” said Alberts.
In Kuala Terengganu, Abdul Manaf Mamat hit a brace for the Turtles in the 38th and 65th minutes while Abdul Hadi Yahya (10th) and Francis Doe (80th) nailed one each.
The night’s upset saw the fall of Negri Sembilan to club side Johor FC 1-2 at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi.
Arthuro Bernhardt was the hero for Johor FC, scoring a brace in the 25th and 81st minutes while Jean-Emmanuel Owona replied for Negri in the 31st minute.
Johor FC will meet Selangor in the next round.
In Temerloh, Selangor skipper Mohd Amri Yahyah celebrated his 100th goal en route to the Red Giants’ 4-0 whitewash of FAM Cup side Shahzan Muda.
New signing Bosko Balaban scored in his second consecutive match in the 21st minute before Mohd Safiq Rahim netted a brace in the 65th and 72nd minutes.
Amri bagged his century in the 81st minute.
The match between Kedah and PKNS FC ended 1-1 after regulation and extra-time before the Canaries emerged 4-2 winners in a penalty shootout at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar.
In Shah Alam, Singapore Lions downed Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) FC 3-0 at the UiTM Stadium.
Leftback Saiful Esah opened the scoring in the ninth minute before rightback Madhu Mohana doubled their lead in the 15th.
UiTM skipper Ahmad Shahril scored an own goal in the 85th minute to complete the rout.
At the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium in Kota Baru, substitute Mohd Norfarhan Mohd – who replaced the ineffective Nigerian Onyekachi Nwoha – turned hero for the Red Warriors when he scored the winner in stoppage time.
Mohd Azizan Baba stunned the hosts by firing Sarawak ahead in the 20th minute before Indra Putra Mahayuddin equalised in the 34th minute.
Kelantan coach Peter Butler said he was happy with his side’s performance after being given such a tough fight by Sarawak.
“The team played well but I would be happier if we scored more goals,” said Butler.
“In a knock-out competition, you can’t afford to underestimate your opponent.. they have nothing to lose.”
Kelantan will meet Kuala Lumpur in the second round on March 10. The City side defeated Muar MC 3-0.
Sarawak coach Robert Alberts said his players did not play to their full potential but praised his Cameroon signing Guy Bwele.
Sarawak should have won the match in the dying minutes but their Croatian striker Vedran Muratovic ballooned a sitter which eventually cost his side a famous win.
“I’m proud of my team’s performance despite the players not playing to their true potential. Kelantan have invested the most in players and should beat us,” said Alberts.
In Kuala Terengganu, Abdul Manaf Mamat hit a brace for the Turtles in the 38th and 65th minutes while Abdul Hadi Yahya (10th) and Francis Doe (80th) nailed one each.
The night’s upset saw the fall of Negri Sembilan to club side Johor FC 1-2 at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi.
Arthuro Bernhardt was the hero for Johor FC, scoring a brace in the 25th and 81st minutes while Jean-Emmanuel Owona replied for Negri in the 31st minute.
Johor FC will meet Selangor in the next round.
In Temerloh, Selangor skipper Mohd Amri Yahyah celebrated his 100th goal en route to the Red Giants’ 4-0 whitewash of FAM Cup side Shahzan Muda.
New signing Bosko Balaban scored in his second consecutive match in the 21st minute before Mohd Safiq Rahim netted a brace in the 65th and 72nd minutes.
Amri bagged his century in the 81st minute.
The match between Kedah and PKNS FC ended 1-1 after regulation and extra-time before the Canaries emerged 4-2 winners in a penalty shootout at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar.
In Shah Alam, Singapore Lions downed Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) FC 3-0 at the UiTM Stadium.
Leftback Saiful Esah opened the scoring in the ninth minute before rightback Madhu Mohana doubled their lead in the 15th.
UiTM skipper Ahmad Shahril scored an own goal in the 85th minute to complete the rout.
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