Low wages should not be a factor for football players to be involved in match-fixing or bribery which has continued to tarnish the image of football in the country.
Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim said no reason should be accepted for players involvement in match fixing or bribery and efforts must be taken by those involved, especially the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to educate the players on the dangers of their involvement in such activities.
"If there are claims that low wages was a reason for players to be involved in bribery, I beg to differ because even highly paid players in teams like Juventus in Italy were said to be involved in match-fixing.
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Friday, 30 March 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012
Brunei may return to Malaysian league in future
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has not rule out the possibility of inviting Brunei to participate in the Malaysia League again in an effort to strengthen ties between the two countries through sports.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Football Association of Brunei could create a mechanism towards Brunei's participation.
"Cooperation in sports not only involves government to government but also between sports associations of both countries," he told reporters after taking part in a golf friendly with Brunei Youth and Sports Minister Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Datuk Seri Setia Awang Hazir Awang Abdullah at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club here.
Brunei played in the Malaysian League (then known as Semi-Pro League) from 1989-1993 before joining the Singapore League in 2009. Brunei last won the Malaysia Cup in 1999 after beating Sarawak 2-1 at the Merdeka Stadium.
Ahmad Shabery said the ministry would also invite Brunei to take in the Malaysia Games and the National Youth Day celebration.
Meanwhile, Awang Hazir said his visit would help strengthen ties between the two ministries after signing a memorandum of understanding in Brunei last year.
"We have identified several areas in youth and sports that could be developed and expanded to strengthen our ties," said Awang Hazir, who is at the head of a 15-member delegation, reciprocating a visit by Ahmad Shabery to Brunei last year.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Football Association of Brunei could create a mechanism towards Brunei's participation.
"Cooperation in sports not only involves government to government but also between sports associations of both countries," he told reporters after taking part in a golf friendly with Brunei Youth and Sports Minister Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Datuk Seri Setia Awang Hazir Awang Abdullah at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club here.
Brunei played in the Malaysian League (then known as Semi-Pro League) from 1989-1993 before joining the Singapore League in 2009. Brunei last won the Malaysia Cup in 1999 after beating Sarawak 2-1 at the Merdeka Stadium.
Ahmad Shabery said the ministry would also invite Brunei to take in the Malaysia Games and the National Youth Day celebration.
Meanwhile, Awang Hazir said his visit would help strengthen ties between the two ministries after signing a memorandum of understanding in Brunei last year.
"We have identified several areas in youth and sports that could be developed and expanded to strengthen our ties," said Awang Hazir, who is at the head of a 15-member delegation, reciprocating a visit by Ahmad Shabery to Brunei last year.
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Sabah wants to win Malaysia Cup
Sabah, who were at the wrong end of the table last season, are determined not only to improve their Super League standings this season but also to wrest the Malaysia Cup.
"We are upbeat about our chances this season following our formidable performance in friendlies against Sarawak and Brunei.
"We are determined to be a force to be reckoned with again," said Sabah team manager Shahriman Abdullah.
Bolstered by the presence of three newly acquired Australian players, Brendan Gan and Michael Bird, Sabah trounced Brunei 4-0 at the Penampang Stadium Wednesday, much to the delight of their fans.
Sabah finished 10th in the Super League last season but escaped relegation while in the Malaysia Cup, they failed to make it to the last eight.
"We have been inconsistence of late and our Australian imports are blending well with local players.
We have a few tricks in our sleeves and I hope they could prove fruitful," said Shahriman.
"We are upbeat about our chances this season following our formidable performance in friendlies against Sarawak and Brunei.
"We are determined to be a force to be reckoned with again," said Sabah team manager Shahriman Abdullah.
Bolstered by the presence of three newly acquired Australian players, Brendan Gan and Michael Bird, Sabah trounced Brunei 4-0 at the Penampang Stadium Wednesday, much to the delight of their fans.
Sabah finished 10th in the Super League last season but escaped relegation while in the Malaysia Cup, they failed to make it to the last eight.
"We have been inconsistence of late and our Australian imports are blending well with local players.
We have a few tricks in our sleeves and I hope they could prove fruitful," said Shahriman.
Friday, 6 January 2012
Negri Sembilan ready to face Kelantan in Charity Shield
Coach Azraai Khor has conceded that Negri Sembilan will start the Charity Shield against Kelantan as underdogs in the season curtain raiser on Saturday.
Kelantan won the Super League last season finishing three points ahead of Terengganu, while Negri overcame a bad start to the season and managed to lift the Malaysia Cup.
The east coast side were initially supposed to host the match but the FA of Malaysia (FAM) decided on moving it to the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil in view of the inclement weather in Kota Baru.
"Kelantan at the moment are on top. They are a strong team and have bought four or five good players," said Azraai yesterday.
"I think we are very close but at the moment they are still above us."
Negri suffered a blow when Brazilian centre-back Marquen Nuquen Goncalves' registration was rejected by FAM, leaving them with a huge hole in the heart of their defence in the absence of Aidil Zafuan Radzak, who has joined Premier League outfit Armed Forces.
"Kelantan have a huge following and playing them in Bukit Jalil will not give us any advantage.
"We, however, will treat the match like a final. We want a good start before we face Selangor in our opening Super League match."
Azraai has a mixed squad of youth and experience with Shukor Adan, Idris Karim, Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Shahurain Abu Samah, S. Kunanlan, Farizal Marlias and Cameroon import Jean Emmanauel Effa Owona forming the core of the team.
Negri and Kelantan will only be playing for the shield and not for points, unlike previous seasons, on Saturday.
Tickets are priced at RM30 (grand stand) and RM15 (open).
Kelantan won the Super League last season finishing three points ahead of Terengganu, while Negri overcame a bad start to the season and managed to lift the Malaysia Cup.
The east coast side were initially supposed to host the match but the FA of Malaysia (FAM) decided on moving it to the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil in view of the inclement weather in Kota Baru.
"Kelantan at the moment are on top. They are a strong team and have bought four or five good players," said Azraai yesterday.
"I think we are very close but at the moment they are still above us."
Negri suffered a blow when Brazilian centre-back Marquen Nuquen Goncalves' registration was rejected by FAM, leaving them with a huge hole in the heart of their defence in the absence of Aidil Zafuan Radzak, who has joined Premier League outfit Armed Forces.
"Kelantan have a huge following and playing them in Bukit Jalil will not give us any advantage.
"We, however, will treat the match like a final. We want a good start before we face Selangor in our opening Super League match."
Azraai has a mixed squad of youth and experience with Shukor Adan, Idris Karim, Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Shahurain Abu Samah, S. Kunanlan, Farizal Marlias and Cameroon import Jean Emmanauel Effa Owona forming the core of the team.
Negri and Kelantan will only be playing for the shield and not for points, unlike previous seasons, on Saturday.
Tickets are priced at RM30 (grand stand) and RM15 (open).
Friday, 30 December 2011
Ticket prices for Malaysia Cup and FA Cup streamlined
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has streamlined the ticket prices for the finals of the Malaysia Cup and the FA Cup as well as matches involving the senior national squad and Harimau Muda A for all seats beginning next season.
FAM vice-president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said tickets for the finals of the Malaysia Cup and the FA Cup had been fixed at RM40 while for friendlies involving the senior national squad and the Harimau Muda A, the price would be RM20.
He said that for group competitions for any championship involving the two teams, however, the ticket would be RM30 for the preliminary rounds, RM40 for the semifinals and RM50 for the final.
"For the Charity Shield match between Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan on Jan 7, in Kota Baharu, the ticket has been fixed at RM15 for the uncovered seats and RM30 for the covered seats.
"We decided on these prices after having thorough discussions with the Ticket and Gate Committee and these ticket prices may be maintained for several seasons," he told reporters after chairing a meeting of the Local Football Competitions Committee (JKPT) at Wisma FAM, Thursday.
Commenting on the condition of the stadiums affected in holding the Malaysia League matches next season, Hamidin said 11 stadiums were allowed by the FAM to be used at night while seven would hold matches in the day time due to problems of the flood lights and the grass pitch.
The 11 stadiums are Stadium Utama Negeri Kangar (Perlis), Stadium Darul Aman (Kedah), Stadium Perak, Stadium Mini Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Stadium Sultan Mohamad ke-IV (Kelantan), Stadium Mini Temerloh (Pahang), Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), Stadium Tunku Abdul Rahman Paroi (Negeri Sembilan), Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Pasir Gudang and Stadium Negeri (Sarawak).
He said that the seven stadiums that would hold day matches would be the Stadium Likas (Sabah), Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah (Terengganu), Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS), Stadium Hang Tuah and Stadium Hang Jebat (Melaka), Penang Municipal Council Stadium and Stadium Batu Kawan.
FAM vice-president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said tickets for the finals of the Malaysia Cup and the FA Cup had been fixed at RM40 while for friendlies involving the senior national squad and the Harimau Muda A, the price would be RM20.
He said that for group competitions for any championship involving the two teams, however, the ticket would be RM30 for the preliminary rounds, RM40 for the semifinals and RM50 for the final.
"For the Charity Shield match between Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan on Jan 7, in Kota Baharu, the ticket has been fixed at RM15 for the uncovered seats and RM30 for the covered seats.
"We decided on these prices after having thorough discussions with the Ticket and Gate Committee and these ticket prices may be maintained for several seasons," he told reporters after chairing a meeting of the Local Football Competitions Committee (JKPT) at Wisma FAM, Thursday.
Commenting on the condition of the stadiums affected in holding the Malaysia League matches next season, Hamidin said 11 stadiums were allowed by the FAM to be used at night while seven would hold matches in the day time due to problems of the flood lights and the grass pitch.
The 11 stadiums are Stadium Utama Negeri Kangar (Perlis), Stadium Darul Aman (Kedah), Stadium Perak, Stadium Mini Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Stadium Sultan Mohamad ke-IV (Kelantan), Stadium Mini Temerloh (Pahang), Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), Stadium Tunku Abdul Rahman Paroi (Negeri Sembilan), Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Pasir Gudang and Stadium Negeri (Sarawak).
He said that the seven stadiums that would hold day matches would be the Stadium Likas (Sabah), Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah (Terengganu), Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS), Stadium Hang Tuah and Stadium Hang Jebat (Melaka), Penang Municipal Council Stadium and Stadium Batu Kawan.
Friday, 16 December 2011
M-League to be revamped to improve quality of local league
THE Super League will be reduced to 12 teams and the Malaysia Cup expanded to 24 sides as the FA of Malaysia (FAM) moved to restructure the domestic competitions from 2013 to 2016.
In stating that fewer teams in the top-flight will lead to more competitive and quality matches, FAM competitions committee chairman Datuk Hamidin Amin said the move is necessary to enable Malaysian football to continue its upward swing following the recent successes of various national teams.
"Every four years we undertake a review of the M-League and we believe that reducing the Super League to 12 teams will lead to more quality matches. We want teams that have good finances, management and performances in the Super League.
"Only a few teams meet this standard which is why we took the decision to restrict the Super League to 12. This move had been planned for over a year and we wanted the change to happen in 2012.
"But because we could not give teams early notice, we deferred the changes to 2013. All the participating teams have agreed to this and the question of whether it is fair or not should not arise," said Hamidin at a press conference following the conclusion of a three-day briefing for M-League teams in Shah Alam yesterday.
The changes mean the bottom team in the 2012 14-team Super League will be automatically relegated, to be replaced by the Premier League champions, while the teams in 11th to 13th places will enter promotion-relegation playoffs with the Premier League runners-up.
The playoffs take place at the conclusion of the Super League with home-and-away semi-finals followed by a home-and-away final. The winner of the finals take the 12th and final spot in the new Super League.
Singapore LionsXIII are excluded from the relegation process -- they will remain in the Super League irrespective of their final position -- under the terms of the agreements between the FAs of Malaysia and Singapore which also see Young Tigers A competing in the S-League.
The Premier League will be maintained at 12 teams but with two additional teams coming down, two teams will be automatically relegated to the third-tier FAM League with only the FAM Cup champions coming up from the other direction.
Teams eighth to 10th will enter a playoff with the FAM League runners-up to fill two vacancies. As with the LionsXII, the Young Tigers B (national Under-19) team are not eligible for promotion and cannot be relegated.
The 2013 Malaysia Cup will be opened to all 24 teams in the Super League and Premier League with the team split into six groups of four. The top team in each group and two best runners-up advance to the quarter-finals.
At present, the Malaysia Cup is restricted to the top 12 from the Super League and top four from the Premier League.
Opening up the competition leaves FAM exposed to charges of diluting the prestige of the country's oldest tournament but Hamidin said this is an attempt to keep all M-League teams engaged until the end of the season.
"At the moment we have a situation where players from teams that do not qualify for the Malaysia Cup are being paid salaries without playing. We want to keep all the teams active until so that all the players can play until the end of the season," he said.
"After 2016, we will undertake a review of the M-League and if the structure is deemed satisfactory, we will continue with it, if not then we will change it again."
In stating that fewer teams in the top-flight will lead to more competitive and quality matches, FAM competitions committee chairman Datuk Hamidin Amin said the move is necessary to enable Malaysian football to continue its upward swing following the recent successes of various national teams.
"Every four years we undertake a review of the M-League and we believe that reducing the Super League to 12 teams will lead to more quality matches. We want teams that have good finances, management and performances in the Super League.
"Only a few teams meet this standard which is why we took the decision to restrict the Super League to 12. This move had been planned for over a year and we wanted the change to happen in 2012.
"But because we could not give teams early notice, we deferred the changes to 2013. All the participating teams have agreed to this and the question of whether it is fair or not should not arise," said Hamidin at a press conference following the conclusion of a three-day briefing for M-League teams in Shah Alam yesterday.
The changes mean the bottom team in the 2012 14-team Super League will be automatically relegated, to be replaced by the Premier League champions, while the teams in 11th to 13th places will enter promotion-relegation playoffs with the Premier League runners-up.
The playoffs take place at the conclusion of the Super League with home-and-away semi-finals followed by a home-and-away final. The winner of the finals take the 12th and final spot in the new Super League.
Singapore LionsXIII are excluded from the relegation process -- they will remain in the Super League irrespective of their final position -- under the terms of the agreements between the FAs of Malaysia and Singapore which also see Young Tigers A competing in the S-League.
The Premier League will be maintained at 12 teams but with two additional teams coming down, two teams will be automatically relegated to the third-tier FAM League with only the FAM Cup champions coming up from the other direction.
Teams eighth to 10th will enter a playoff with the FAM League runners-up to fill two vacancies. As with the LionsXII, the Young Tigers B (national Under-19) team are not eligible for promotion and cannot be relegated.
The 2013 Malaysia Cup will be opened to all 24 teams in the Super League and Premier League with the team split into six groups of four. The top team in each group and two best runners-up advance to the quarter-finals.
At present, the Malaysia Cup is restricted to the top 12 from the Super League and top four from the Premier League.
Opening up the competition leaves FAM exposed to charges of diluting the prestige of the country's oldest tournament but Hamidin said this is an attempt to keep all M-League teams engaged until the end of the season.
"At the moment we have a situation where players from teams that do not qualify for the Malaysia Cup are being paid salaries without playing. We want to keep all the teams active until so that all the players can play until the end of the season," he said.
"After 2016, we will undertake a review of the M-League and if the structure is deemed satisfactory, we will continue with it, if not then we will change it again."
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Negri Sembilan get reward for winning Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup champions Negri Sembilan received a total of RM500,000 in incentive from the Negri Sembilan Football Association (NSFA).
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is the NSFA president, said the incentive was given as a recognition for their achievement and to spur excellence in the sport.
“We gave the team RM200,000 after reaching the semi-finals. Today, we gave them another RM300,000. This is an incentive for them to perform well in every game,” he said at a reception for the team.
Negeri won the Cup after beating Terengganu 2-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium in Selangor on Oct 29.
He also said that the Deer would go to Perth after their friendly with Kelantan on Nov 29.
“We will have several friendly matches with clubs in the Australian League,” said Mohamad.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is the NSFA president, said the incentive was given as a recognition for their achievement and to spur excellence in the sport.
“We gave the team RM200,000 after reaching the semi-finals. Today, we gave them another RM300,000. This is an incentive for them to perform well in every game,” he said at a reception for the team.
Negeri won the Cup after beating Terengganu 2-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium in Selangor on Oct 29.
He also said that the Deer would go to Perth after their friendly with Kelantan on Nov 29.
“We will have several friendly matches with clubs in the Australian League,” said Mohamad.
Monday, 7 November 2011
Malaysia Cup to be paraded in Negri Sembilan
Negri Sembilan FA will parade the Malaysia Cup which they won on Oct 29 throughout the state to allow supporters to fete their team.
Negri FA’s secretary Datuk Abd Halim Abd Latif said it would first be brought to Dataran Rembau on Nov 10 followed by Bagan Pinang, Port Dickson on Nov 11, Dataran Tampin (Nov 12), Kuala Klawang Mini Stadium, Jelebu (Nov 14) and Kuala Pilah Mini Stadium (15 Nov).
It will later be taken to Bahau, Jempol on Nov 16, Dataran Gemas (Nov 17), Rantau Community Centre (Nov 19), and Dataran Senawang, Seremban on Nov 23.
Negri won the Cup after beating Terengganu 2-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium in Selangor.
The Cup would be paraded at those locations from 2.30pm, he said. “Players and officials will be at each of the venues at about 5pm.” — Bernama
Negri FA’s secretary Datuk Abd Halim Abd Latif said it would first be brought to Dataran Rembau on Nov 10 followed by Bagan Pinang, Port Dickson on Nov 11, Dataran Tampin (Nov 12), Kuala Klawang Mini Stadium, Jelebu (Nov 14) and Kuala Pilah Mini Stadium (15 Nov).
It will later be taken to Bahau, Jempol on Nov 16, Dataran Gemas (Nov 17), Rantau Community Centre (Nov 19), and Dataran Senawang, Seremban on Nov 23.
Negri won the Cup after beating Terengganu 2-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium in Selangor.
The Cup would be paraded at those locations from 2.30pm, he said. “Players and officials will be at each of the venues at about 5pm.” — Bernama
Monday, 31 October 2011
Shah Alam Stadium to be closed for repairs
The Shah Alam Stadium which hosted the Malaysia Cup final between Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu on Saturday will be closed for three months to facilitate upgrading works at a cost of RM4 million.
Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan said among work to be carried out involves the roof of the stadium, floodlights, electricity cables, toilets, field and meetings rooms.
"Basically the stadium is in good condition but we do not want to wait until the condition of the facilities deteriorate further. It is a proactive measure to ensure the stadium remains in good condition, especially the field," he told reporters after Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) monthly meeting here today.
The Shah Alam which was officially opened in July 1994 had hosted numerous prestigious events, including events during the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games.
However, the condition of the field and some facilities in the stadium which hosted the Malaysia Cup final on Saturday, drew criticism from fans, media and officials.
Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan said among work to be carried out involves the roof of the stadium, floodlights, electricity cables, toilets, field and meetings rooms.
"Basically the stadium is in good condition but we do not want to wait until the condition of the facilities deteriorate further. It is a proactive measure to ensure the stadium remains in good condition, especially the field," he told reporters after Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) monthly meeting here today.
The Shah Alam which was officially opened in July 1994 had hosted numerous prestigious events, including events during the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games.
However, the condition of the field and some facilities in the stadium which hosted the Malaysia Cup final on Saturday, drew criticism from fans, media and officials.
Negeri Sembilan wants to keep Malaysia Cup winning squad together
Negeri Sembilan Football Association (NSFA) president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has reminded his players to repel offers from other teams that may try to lure them with lucrative offers.
He issued the reminder following rumours that a number of Negeri Sembilan players whose contracts expire in November, have become the target of other teams who are prepared to offer better perks.
"I hope the players will not be attracted by unrealistic offers. I am not trying to stop them from leaving but I do not want them to be trapped by a similar situation that happened in the early 90s whereby players were offered high salaries and perks by some 'rich' teams.
"However, the teams later winded up their operation and some players were not paid their salaries for three to four months," he said here today.
Mohamad who is also the Menteri Besar said NSFA had never delayed the salary or incentives of players.
"Those who take up such offers must weigh such offers carefully because it is their career and future. It will be pointless to accept lucrative offers from teams that later cannot fulfill their obligation. We have heard many such cases in the past," he said.
However, when asked whether NSFA would increase the salary of players after their Malaysia Cup success, Mohamad said the FA has not made any decision yet.
"We are not going to rush into making a decision because we want players to play for the passion of the game and produce quality performances. If we continue to debate on salary increase there will be no end to the issue and football will be the loser in the end," he said.
As for coach Azraai Khor Abdullah, he said the former Kedah and national coach who took over from Wan Jamak Wan Hassan in March, still has a contract with NSFA and would be tasked to continue building a strong team.
He added that in line with the Football Association of Malaysia's decision to allow teams to sign import players, Negeri Sembilan would practice caution when signing these 'import players' next season.
Meanwhile, Azraai said his players would resume training on Wednesday after being given three days rest since beating Terengganu 2-1 to win the Malaysia Cup for the third time.
He issued the reminder following rumours that a number of Negeri Sembilan players whose contracts expire in November, have become the target of other teams who are prepared to offer better perks.
"I hope the players will not be attracted by unrealistic offers. I am not trying to stop them from leaving but I do not want them to be trapped by a similar situation that happened in the early 90s whereby players were offered high salaries and perks by some 'rich' teams.
"However, the teams later winded up their operation and some players were not paid their salaries for three to four months," he said here today.
Mohamad who is also the Menteri Besar said NSFA had never delayed the salary or incentives of players.
"Those who take up such offers must weigh such offers carefully because it is their career and future. It will be pointless to accept lucrative offers from teams that later cannot fulfill their obligation. We have heard many such cases in the past," he said.
However, when asked whether NSFA would increase the salary of players after their Malaysia Cup success, Mohamad said the FA has not made any decision yet.
"We are not going to rush into making a decision because we want players to play for the passion of the game and produce quality performances. If we continue to debate on salary increase there will be no end to the issue and football will be the loser in the end," he said.
As for coach Azraai Khor Abdullah, he said the former Kedah and national coach who took over from Wan Jamak Wan Hassan in March, still has a contract with NSFA and would be tasked to continue building a strong team.
He added that in line with the Football Association of Malaysia's decision to allow teams to sign import players, Negeri Sembilan would practice caution when signing these 'import players' next season.
Meanwhile, Azraai said his players would resume training on Wednesday after being given three days rest since beating Terengganu 2-1 to win the Malaysia Cup for the third time.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Negeri Sembilan win second Malaysia Cup in 3 years
Negeri Sembilan's two-year wait for the Malaysia Cup ended with a 2-1 victory against Terengganu at the Stadium Shah Alam, here Saturday night.
Hairuddin Omar emerged the hero for the Hoben Jang Hoben team after scoring the winning goal, breaking the 1-1 deadlock earlier in the game.
The last time Negeri Sembilan won the Cup was in 2009, beating Kelantan 3-1.
Playing in front of 70,000 supporters, both teams went on the offensive right from the starting whistle but no goals were forthcoming.
Negeri Sembilan could have scored first in the early minutes of the game but Hairuddin's attempt only managed to rock the goal post.
In the 23rd minute, Terengganu's sensational striker Abdul Manaf Mamat shook off his markers and made a shot pass Negeri Sembilan's goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias but the shot hit the bar.
A minute later, Negeri Sembilan launched a counter-attack which found S. Kunanlan inside the box but his shot went wide.
Terengganu finally found the much-awaited goal after the breather.
Abdul Manaf made an overlapping run in the flank before executing a well-calculated through pass which found Ashaari Samsudin inside the box.
Ashaari made no mistake with his grounder and put his team ahead 1-0 in the 59th minute.
Negeri Sembilan was unperturbed by the deficit and managed to level the score in the 81st minute through Kunanlan after miscalculation by the Terengganu goalkeeper, who failed to catch the ball which bounced from the ground off a lob from the striker.
Five minutes later, Hairuddin received a cross from the right and executed a scissor kick that brought home the winning goal.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin presented the Cup to the winning team. Hairuddin was named Man of the Match.
Hairuddin Omar emerged the hero for the Hoben Jang Hoben team after scoring the winning goal, breaking the 1-1 deadlock earlier in the game.
The last time Negeri Sembilan won the Cup was in 2009, beating Kelantan 3-1.
Playing in front of 70,000 supporters, both teams went on the offensive right from the starting whistle but no goals were forthcoming.
Negeri Sembilan could have scored first in the early minutes of the game but Hairuddin's attempt only managed to rock the goal post.
In the 23rd minute, Terengganu's sensational striker Abdul Manaf Mamat shook off his markers and made a shot pass Negeri Sembilan's goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias but the shot hit the bar.
A minute later, Negeri Sembilan launched a counter-attack which found S. Kunanlan inside the box but his shot went wide.
Terengganu finally found the much-awaited goal after the breather.
Abdul Manaf made an overlapping run in the flank before executing a well-calculated through pass which found Ashaari Samsudin inside the box.
Ashaari made no mistake with his grounder and put his team ahead 1-0 in the 59th minute.
Negeri Sembilan was unperturbed by the deficit and managed to level the score in the 81st minute through Kunanlan after miscalculation by the Terengganu goalkeeper, who failed to catch the ball which bounced from the ground off a lob from the striker.
Five minutes later, Hairuddin received a cross from the right and executed a scissor kick that brought home the winning goal.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin presented the Cup to the winning team. Hairuddin was named Man of the Match.
Match winner Hairuddin Omar describes goal as best ever
Negri Sembilan striker Hairuddin Omar described his spectacular scissor-kick goal as the best ever.
The 32-year-old football nomad said it happened so fast and he had react instinctively to go acrobatic to connect the low cross from skipper Mohd Shukor Adan for Negri’s winning goal against Terengganu (2-1) in the Malaysia Cup final at the Shah Alam Stadium last night.
“It is the best goal ever and I have scored in the previous two finals, too. But nothing beats this fantastic strike in front of the 80,000 fans,” said Hairuddin.
Hairuddin holds the distinction of having won three Malaysia Cup winners medal since 2009.
He won it with Negri in their 3-1 win over Kelantan (2009). The following year he featured for Kelantan and scored in their 2-1 win against Negri.
“I can still score goals and as along as my legs don’t give way, I will continue to do what I do best,” said Hairuddin, who has nine goals in the Malaysia Cup competition.
Hairuddin said his persistence paid off.
“I was frustarted after Terengganu clamped down on me throughout the match. They were breathing down my neck and I could not get my act right. But I knew it will just take a moment of brilliance to score. And it came four minutes from time,” said Hairuddin.
Negri coach Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah was full of praise for his seasoned hands – Idris Karim, 35, Hairuddin, 32 while Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Mohd Shukor Adan, Irwan Fadli Idrus are all in the 30’s.
“They are my wise men and they have proved that with proper training and a little bit of sports science assistance they are still worth the money,” said Azraai, who celebrated his 59th birthday on Tuesday.
“It is wonderful birthday gift and I am happy for the whole Negri team. We had our ups and downs due to injury problems but in the end we proved that we are still champion material,”.
Azraai said he knew they would wrap up the game in 90 minutes.
“We kept on pressing even thouugh we went behind 0-1 at the hour mark. And this is where experience comes in and all my seniors players did well in their positions. I must salute our inspirational skipper Mohd Shukor. He was everywhere on the field.
“It gives me great satisfaction working with this mixed team of young and senior players. Many said that I won the double treble with Kedah because of the foreign players. Now I have proven them all wrong.
“My credit goes to Terengganu, too. They did well to win the FA Cup. In fact, many had predicted Terengganu to win but I knew that Negri can win it because of our experience,” said Azraai.
The 32-year-old football nomad said it happened so fast and he had react instinctively to go acrobatic to connect the low cross from skipper Mohd Shukor Adan for Negri’s winning goal against Terengganu (2-1) in the Malaysia Cup final at the Shah Alam Stadium last night.
“It is the best goal ever and I have scored in the previous two finals, too. But nothing beats this fantastic strike in front of the 80,000 fans,” said Hairuddin.
Hairuddin holds the distinction of having won three Malaysia Cup winners medal since 2009.
He won it with Negri in their 3-1 win over Kelantan (2009). The following year he featured for Kelantan and scored in their 2-1 win against Negri.
“I can still score goals and as along as my legs don’t give way, I will continue to do what I do best,” said Hairuddin, who has nine goals in the Malaysia Cup competition.
Hairuddin said his persistence paid off.
“I was frustarted after Terengganu clamped down on me throughout the match. They were breathing down my neck and I could not get my act right. But I knew it will just take a moment of brilliance to score. And it came four minutes from time,” said Hairuddin.
Negri coach Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah was full of praise for his seasoned hands – Idris Karim, 35, Hairuddin, 32 while Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Mohd Shukor Adan, Irwan Fadli Idrus are all in the 30’s.
“They are my wise men and they have proved that with proper training and a little bit of sports science assistance they are still worth the money,” said Azraai, who celebrated his 59th birthday on Tuesday.
“It is wonderful birthday gift and I am happy for the whole Negri team. We had our ups and downs due to injury problems but in the end we proved that we are still champion material,”.
Azraai said he knew they would wrap up the game in 90 minutes.
“We kept on pressing even thouugh we went behind 0-1 at the hour mark. And this is where experience comes in and all my seniors players did well in their positions. I must salute our inspirational skipper Mohd Shukor. He was everywhere on the field.
“It gives me great satisfaction working with this mixed team of young and senior players. Many said that I won the double treble with Kedah because of the foreign players. Now I have proven them all wrong.
“My credit goes to Terengganu, too. They did well to win the FA Cup. In fact, many had predicted Terengganu to win but I knew that Negri can win it because of our experience,” said Azraai.
Negeri Sembilan come back from behind to win Malaysia Cup
Hairuddin Omar scored a spectacular scissor-kick goal four minutes from time to give Negri Sembilan a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 win over Terengganu in a pulsating Malaysia Cup final at the Shah Alam Stadium last night.
Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin had given the east coast side the lead in the 59th minute but Negri’s nippy winger S. Kunalan equalised with a curling shot in the 81st minute.
Then, with four minutes on the clock Hairuddin, who is noted for his headers in front of goal, stunned the 80,000 capacity crowd with a scissor-kick strike.
Negri skipper Mohd Shukor Adan orchestrated the move with his precise passing and Hairuddin made no mistake as he tucked the ball away from the outstretched hands of Terengganu custodian Mohd Sharbinee Allawee.
It was unfortunate for Terengganu not to cap their season with the most prestigious silverware after having won the FA Cup and finishing runners-up to neighbours Kelantan in the Super League.
Terengganu coach Irfan Bakti even said they would win last night’s final when he said that “this is the season for Terengganu” after their Herculean efforts to beat Kelantan (5-3 on aggregate) and 32-time winners Selangor (4-1 on aggregate) in the quarter and semi-finals respectively.
But it was not their night.
Negri coach Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah will be proud of his senior citizens especially skipper Mohd Shukor, centre-back Norhafiz Zamani Misbah and the hero of the night Hairuddin – all in their prime of their playing careers.
The only thing missing from the pulsating opening half was the goals.
Negri dominated the procedings and won most of the possession in midfield with the fleet-footed Terengganu boys surprisingly reduced to just counter attacks.
The spotlight was on Negri’s targetman Hairuddin Omar, whose best chance of the half came in the opening 47 seconds of the match when he missed a sitter in front of goal with only Terengganu goalkeeper Mohd Sharbinee Allawee to beat.
Hairuddin with eight goals in the Malaysia Cup, six from headers, was heavily marked last night.
Still they could not prevent him from scoring the winner which was his third consecutive goal in three Malaysia Cup finals. He scored for Negri in 2009 when they beat Kelantan and then for Kelantan in 2010 when they beat Negri.
Terengganu were unable to dish out their smooth flowing attacking game with playmaker Joseph Kallang Tie and Reeshafiq Alwi unable to get their act right.
Hotshot Abdul Manaf Mamat had the best chance when he broke loose into the box but his shot was denied by the woodwork in the 23rd minute.
Lanky Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin provided some anxious moments for the Terengganu fans with his strong runs and even came close with a shot at goal which Negri goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias saved in the 21st minute.
Negri’s speedy flankers S. Kunalan and Shahurain Abu Samah were a menace in the Terengganu half creating the openings through their darting runs.
It was Terengganu’s baby face asssassin Mohd Ashaari who drew first blood when he latched onto Abdul Manaf’s pass to whip the ball past Negri goalkeeper Mohd Farizal in the 59th minute.
All of a sudden Terengganu had fresh legs and they kept Negri pinned in their own half but Negr’s persistence paid off as Kunalan stunned the crowd with a left-footed cross which sailed into the net beating an off-guard Terengganu goalkeeper Mohd Sharbinee in the 80th minute.
Then, it was Hairuddin’s, also fondly called “Hai O”, turn to make it a memorable night for Negri in the 86th minute. The goal also delivered the third consecutive Malaysia Cup winners’ medal for Hairuddin.
Terengganu: Mohd Sharbinee Allawee, Reeshafiq Alwi, Joseph Kallang Tie, Abdul Hadi Yahya (Ismail Faruqi), Mazlizam Mohd (Helmi Remeli), Mohd Zubir Azmi, Mohd Marzuki Yusof, Ahmad Nordin Alias, Abdul Manaf Mamat, Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin, Mohd Faizal Mohd.
N. Sembilan: Mohd Farizal Marlias, Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, S. Kunalan, Mohd Aidil Zafuan, Shahurain Abu Samah (Mohd Firdaus Azizul), Abdul Halim Zainal, Mohd Shukor Adan, Qhairul Anwar Roslani, Idris Karim, Hairuddin Omar, Irwan Fadli Idrus
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