Brazilian Paulo Rangel fired Selangor to the top of the Super League standings with a brace in a 2-1 win over Sime Darby at the Selayang Stadium after falling behind to an early goal.
Perak tripped up Kelantan 2-1 in Ipoh to climb above LionsXII, who drew with Terengganu 0-0, and Darul Ta'zim while a late goal by Khairan Ezuan Razali moved T-Team off the bottom after a 2-2 draw with Armed Forces.
Selangor, smarting from Tuesday's FA Cup loss to Sarawak, fielded an unchanged line up but were penalised for poor defending after just 72 seconds when Failee Ghazli rifled in the opener from Farderin Kadir's cross.
K. Gurusamy's responded for Selangor with a shot outside the box which hit the post before Rangel grabbed the equaliser five minutes before the break after Sime Darby's defenders failed to cut out Bunyamin Umar's low cross which allowed the Brazilian time to control the ball and pick his spot.
Steve Pantelidis was ruled offside when he headed in Junior Aparecido's free-kick four minutes after the break but Rangel was on hand to head in Hadi Yahya's cross five minutes from time to top the Super League scoring charts with five goals.
Selangor went two points clear of Forces and Terengganu as Sime Darby, who only had one foreign signing in Uzbek midfielder Dilshod Sharofetdinov available, dropped to the bottom of the table with their third league defeat.
Perak continued their surprise start to the season with two youngsters scoring their goals at the Perak Stadium.
An error by Kelantan goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat in the 12th minute, when he flapped at the corner kick, allowed Ahmad Sukri Hamid to knock the ball in for his first senior goal.
Mohamed Shawky drew Kelantan level 10 minutes after the break but it was another Perak youngster, Khairul Asyraf Sahizah, who replaced Zelimir Terkes earlier, who scored with a header 12 minutes from time.
T-Team left it late to grab a point against Forces at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium as the action shifted to the field after last Tuesday's off-pitch incident in Johor Baru dominated headlines.
Azlan Ismail scored off a Badrul Hisyam Morris pass after 12 minutes to put T-Team ahead but a rocket by Norfazly Alias from 40 metres made it 1-1 five minutes before half-time.
Bruno Martelotto put Forces 2-1 up on the hour mark with a close-range effort from a Venice Elphi pass before T-Team goalkeeper Shahril Saari kept the host in the game when he saved Juan Manuel Arostegui's 67th-minute penalty.
Khairan then stepped up to slam in a loose ball inside the penalty box in stoppage-time to salvage a point for T-Team.
Super League champions LionsXII were held 0-0 by Terengganu at the Jalan Besar Stadium as Shahfiq Ghani coming closest to breaking the deadlock in the second half with a free-kick.
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Sunday, 9 February 2014
Friday, 31 January 2014
Coaches of Sime Darby and Armed Forces unhappy over referees
It’s only been 15 days – and four matches – since the M-League kicked off, but already there are rumblings about the poor quality of refereeing.
Already two coaches – Sime Darby FC’s Ismail Zakaria and Armed Forces’ B. Sathianathan – are in danger of being hauled up by the Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) disciplinary committee for criticising the referees during their teams’ recent Super League matches.
Ismail had voiced his displeasure after referee Mohd Nazmi Nasarudin awarded a questionable penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Kelantan in the opening match on Jan 18.
Sathia, meanwhile, criticised referee Suhaimi Mat Hassan’s error-filled performance after his side were knocked out 2-1 by Sime Darby in the first round of the FA Cup competition on Jan 21.
Last week, FAM disciplinary committee chairman Datuk Taufek Abdul Razak had instructed the rules and regulations committee to conduct a probe on the two coaches to see if they had breached Article 18 of the FAM disciplinary code.
Article 18 states that players and coaches cannot speak to the media without prior consent from FAM.
If found guilty, Ismail and Sathia face a minimum four-match suspension and a maximum two-year ban.
Surely something must be wrong with the standard of refereeing when you consider this: four red cards and 69 yellow cards have been brandished by the referees in just three rounds of Super League matches. That’s a total of 73 cards in 18 matches!
That works out to about four cards per game.
One match – a Super League clash between Sime Darby and Pahang played at the Selayang Stadium on Saturday – saw eight yellow cards being flashed, believe it or not!
Perhaps, Sathia and Ismail could have gone through the proper channels to voice their displeasure but one can’t just ignore the statistics either.
Ismail, who has yet to be officially charged with criticising the referee, said that he would lodge a formal complaint, together with video evidence, to FAM on the poor standard of refereeing in Kuching.
“It’s not a case of sour grapes ... we are not complaining because we lost to Sarawak,” said Ismail on Thursday.
“I accept my team’s defeat ... but the quality of refereeing is so alarming. We had two of our least aggressive players in the team getting sent off for dissent ... I find that very strange.
“I hope FAM will be more open to criticism. We are criticising because we want the standard of refereeing to improve ... it’s not a personal attack.”
Already two coaches – Sime Darby FC’s Ismail Zakaria and Armed Forces’ B. Sathianathan – are in danger of being hauled up by the Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) disciplinary committee for criticising the referees during their teams’ recent Super League matches.
Ismail had voiced his displeasure after referee Mohd Nazmi Nasarudin awarded a questionable penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Kelantan in the opening match on Jan 18.
Sathia, meanwhile, criticised referee Suhaimi Mat Hassan’s error-filled performance after his side were knocked out 2-1 by Sime Darby in the first round of the FA Cup competition on Jan 21.
Last week, FAM disciplinary committee chairman Datuk Taufek Abdul Razak had instructed the rules and regulations committee to conduct a probe on the two coaches to see if they had breached Article 18 of the FAM disciplinary code.
Article 18 states that players and coaches cannot speak to the media without prior consent from FAM.
If found guilty, Ismail and Sathia face a minimum four-match suspension and a maximum two-year ban.
Surely something must be wrong with the standard of refereeing when you consider this: four red cards and 69 yellow cards have been brandished by the referees in just three rounds of Super League matches. That’s a total of 73 cards in 18 matches!
That works out to about four cards per game.
One match – a Super League clash between Sime Darby and Pahang played at the Selayang Stadium on Saturday – saw eight yellow cards being flashed, believe it or not!
Perhaps, Sathia and Ismail could have gone through the proper channels to voice their displeasure but one can’t just ignore the statistics either.
Ismail, who has yet to be officially charged with criticising the referee, said that he would lodge a formal complaint, together with video evidence, to FAM on the poor standard of refereeing in Kuching.
“It’s not a case of sour grapes ... we are not complaining because we lost to Sarawak,” said Ismail on Thursday.
“I accept my team’s defeat ... but the quality of refereeing is so alarming. We had two of our least aggressive players in the team getting sent off for dissent ... I find that very strange.
“I hope FAM will be more open to criticism. We are criticising because we want the standard of refereeing to improve ... it’s not a personal attack.”
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Selangor loses to Singapore LionsXII again
Francis Doe's late goal gave Kelantan sole possession of top spot and the only 100 per cent record in the Super League yesterday as title rivals Darul Ta'zim and Selangor slumped to away defeats.
Kelantan took advantage of the upsets to open a three-point lead after just two rounds of matches with a 1-0 win over Sarawak, who are the only team without a point, in Kuching.
Defending champions LionsXII maintained their unbeaten record against Selangor in five meetings with a 2-1 win at the Jalan Besar Stadium thanks to Khairul Amri Kamal's stoppage time header while Kuala Terengganu T-Team stunned Darul Ta'zim 1-0.
Malaysia Cup champions Pahang also came unstuck on the road when they were upset 1-0 by unfancied Sime Darby, who also struck the woodwork twice, in Selayang.
Liberia international Doe settled a tight contest at the State Stadium in the 90th minute when he tapped in Mohammad Ghaddar's cutback after the Lebanese forward was sent clear by a precise Badhri Radzi throughball.
Darul Ta'zim failed to capitalise on their opportunities at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium and T-Team, increasingly dominant after they broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute through Patrich Wanggai.
The Indonesian headed into the net after the ball looped up and over the visitors' defence when Evaldo Goncalves headed into the ground off a corner, just 12 minutes after Luciano Figueroa's shot bounced off the base of the post for Darul Ta'zim.
It was the second straight win for T-Team over Darul Ta'zim after their 2-1 win at Larkin in last year's Malaysia Cup.
LionsXII extended their unbeaten home record to 22 matches when Khairul Amri headed past Selangor goalkeeper Farizal Marlias from a corner-kick five minutes into injury time.
Selangor had been set to return with a point after Fitri Shazwan Raduwan's looping header over Izwan Mahbud in the 57th minute cancelled another header by Shakir Hamzah, also from a corner, a minute before half-time.
In Selayang, Pahang were left wondering what went wrong when two former Kuala Lumpur teammates combined to put Sime Darby in front five minutes after half-time.
Just two minutes after hitting the woodwork, Fahrul Razi Kamaruddin headed home left-back Farid Ramli's cross before Mahmoud Al Amnah also struck the frame of goal four minutes later as Sime Darby could have put the match to bed so much earlier.
Perak also left it late for their first win of the season after a stoppage-time strike by Brazilian forward Eliel Da Cruz Guardiano, making his first start, saw Terengganu beaten 1-0 in Ipoh.
Kelantan took advantage of the upsets to open a three-point lead after just two rounds of matches with a 1-0 win over Sarawak, who are the only team without a point, in Kuching.
Defending champions LionsXII maintained their unbeaten record against Selangor in five meetings with a 2-1 win at the Jalan Besar Stadium thanks to Khairul Amri Kamal's stoppage time header while Kuala Terengganu T-Team stunned Darul Ta'zim 1-0.
Malaysia Cup champions Pahang also came unstuck on the road when they were upset 1-0 by unfancied Sime Darby, who also struck the woodwork twice, in Selayang.
Liberia international Doe settled a tight contest at the State Stadium in the 90th minute when he tapped in Mohammad Ghaddar's cutback after the Lebanese forward was sent clear by a precise Badhri Radzi throughball.
Darul Ta'zim failed to capitalise on their opportunities at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium and T-Team, increasingly dominant after they broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute through Patrich Wanggai.
The Indonesian headed into the net after the ball looped up and over the visitors' defence when Evaldo Goncalves headed into the ground off a corner, just 12 minutes after Luciano Figueroa's shot bounced off the base of the post for Darul Ta'zim.
It was the second straight win for T-Team over Darul Ta'zim after their 2-1 win at Larkin in last year's Malaysia Cup.
LionsXII extended their unbeaten home record to 22 matches when Khairul Amri headed past Selangor goalkeeper Farizal Marlias from a corner-kick five minutes into injury time.
Selangor had been set to return with a point after Fitri Shazwan Raduwan's looping header over Izwan Mahbud in the 57th minute cancelled another header by Shakir Hamzah, also from a corner, a minute before half-time.
In Selayang, Pahang were left wondering what went wrong when two former Kuala Lumpur teammates combined to put Sime Darby in front five minutes after half-time.
Just two minutes after hitting the woodwork, Fahrul Razi Kamaruddin headed home left-back Farid Ramli's cross before Mahmoud Al Amnah also struck the frame of goal four minutes later as Sime Darby could have put the match to bed so much earlier.
Perak also left it late for their first win of the season after a stoppage-time strike by Brazilian forward Eliel Da Cruz Guardiano, making his first start, saw Terengganu beaten 1-0 in Ipoh.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Sime Darby continues giant–killing feats while Terengganu progress in FA Cup
Sime Darby FC continued their giant–killing ways in the FA Cup competition to enter the semi-finals last night.
The club side defeated Johor FC 2-1 in the quarter-final second leg at the Pasir Gudang Stadium to progress 5-3 on aggregate.
Liberian international Patrick Wleh was the toast of the Premier League side after scoring a brace in their return-leg. Ismail Zakaria’s team had won the first-leg 3-2 at the Selayang Stadium on Friday.
Sime Darby FC proved that their are no pushovers in the competition after having earlier knocked out Super League side Sabah and USM FC by similar 2-0 margins in the first and second rounds respectively.
Last night, Wleh was was a constant menace to the Johor FC defenders. The Liberian gave goalkeeper Mohd Anis Faron no chance with two long range attempts in the third and 20th minutes.
Johor FC reduced the deficit through an Ahmad Fauzi Shaari penalty 13 minutes from the end.
Johor FC coach K. Devan clearly missed the service of top scorer Arthuro Bernhardt, who has found the net nine times in seven matches.
The Brazilian had to sit out a one-match suspension.
Sime Darby will play defending champions Terengganu in the two-legged semi-finals on Apr 21 and May 1.
The Turtles held Singapore outfit Lions XII to a goalless draw at the Jalan Besar Stadium in the return leg yesterday, but progressed courtesy of their 1-0 first-leg victory in Kuala Terengganu last week.
In Kuala Terengganu, Kedah booked their semi-final ticket after beating T-Team 2-1 at the Sultan Ismail Stadium.
Ghana striker Hamidan Mohammed’s brace in the 64th and 81st minutes were enough to end T-Team’s hopes of going through to the semis for the first time.
Azrul Hazran Amiludin Baki’s goal in the 68th minute proved to be little more than a consolation for the home side. The first-leg had ended in a goalless draw.
In Kota Baru, goals from Mohd Norfarhan Mohamad (18th) and Nwoha Onyekachi (72nd) allowed Kelantan to beat KL SPA 2-0 and progress to the last four with a 5-0 aggregate. The Red Warriors will take on Kedah in the semi-finals.
The club side defeated Johor FC 2-1 in the quarter-final second leg at the Pasir Gudang Stadium to progress 5-3 on aggregate.
Liberian international Patrick Wleh was the toast of the Premier League side after scoring a brace in their return-leg. Ismail Zakaria’s team had won the first-leg 3-2 at the Selayang Stadium on Friday.
Sime Darby FC proved that their are no pushovers in the competition after having earlier knocked out Super League side Sabah and USM FC by similar 2-0 margins in the first and second rounds respectively.
Last night, Wleh was was a constant menace to the Johor FC defenders. The Liberian gave goalkeeper Mohd Anis Faron no chance with two long range attempts in the third and 20th minutes.
Johor FC reduced the deficit through an Ahmad Fauzi Shaari penalty 13 minutes from the end.
Johor FC coach K. Devan clearly missed the service of top scorer Arthuro Bernhardt, who has found the net nine times in seven matches.
The Brazilian had to sit out a one-match suspension.
Sime Darby will play defending champions Terengganu in the two-legged semi-finals on Apr 21 and May 1.
The Turtles held Singapore outfit Lions XII to a goalless draw at the Jalan Besar Stadium in the return leg yesterday, but progressed courtesy of their 1-0 first-leg victory in Kuala Terengganu last week.
In Kuala Terengganu, Kedah booked their semi-final ticket after beating T-Team 2-1 at the Sultan Ismail Stadium.
Ghana striker Hamidan Mohammed’s brace in the 64th and 81st minutes were enough to end T-Team’s hopes of going through to the semis for the first time.
Azrul Hazran Amiludin Baki’s goal in the 68th minute proved to be little more than a consolation for the home side. The first-leg had ended in a goalless draw.
In Kota Baru, goals from Mohd Norfarhan Mohamad (18th) and Nwoha Onyekachi (72nd) allowed Kelantan to beat KL SPA 2-0 and progress to the last four with a 5-0 aggregate. The Red Warriors will take on Kedah in the semi-finals.
Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Sime Darby progress to semi finals of FA Cup
Defending champions Terengganu are among four teams that booked tickets to the FA Cup semi-finals after the second leg quarter-final matches Tuesday night.
Terengganu are through with 1-0 aggregate at the expense of Lions XII from Singapore even though they drew goalless in the first leg quarter-final match at Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore.
In the first leg quarter-final match on Saturday, the squad of coach Mat Zan Mat Aris won 1-0 at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu. Terengganu's only goal was scored by Joseph Kalang Tie.
Neighbours Kelantan also made it after winning 2-0 over SPA FC at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu.
Kedah also qualified for the FA Cup semi-final after edging T-Team 2-1 at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu.
Premier League side Sime Darby scored an upset to reach the last four for the first time after beating Super League side Johor FC 5-3 on aggregate.
The match at Pasir Gudang Stadium saw Sime Darby winning 2-1.
Sime Darby under coach Zakaria Ismail won 3-2 over Johor FC in the first leg quarter-final match at Selayang Municipal Council Stadium on Saturday.
The semi-finals matches on home and away basis will be played on April 21 and May 1.
Terengganu are through with 1-0 aggregate at the expense of Lions XII from Singapore even though they drew goalless in the first leg quarter-final match at Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore.
In the first leg quarter-final match on Saturday, the squad of coach Mat Zan Mat Aris won 1-0 at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu. Terengganu's only goal was scored by Joseph Kalang Tie.
Neighbours Kelantan also made it after winning 2-0 over SPA FC at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu.
Kedah also qualified for the FA Cup semi-final after edging T-Team 2-1 at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu.
Premier League side Sime Darby scored an upset to reach the last four for the first time after beating Super League side Johor FC 5-3 on aggregate.
The match at Pasir Gudang Stadium saw Sime Darby winning 2-1.
Sime Darby under coach Zakaria Ismail won 3-2 over Johor FC in the first leg quarter-final match at Selayang Municipal Council Stadium on Saturday.
The semi-finals matches on home and away basis will be played on April 21 and May 1.
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Sime Darby beats Johor FC in first leg of quarterfinal in FA Cup
Club side Sime Darby scored a narrow 3-2 victory against Johor FC in their first leg quarterfinal match at the Selayang Municipal Stadium, here Friday.
Azmirul Azmi scored the opener for Sime Darby in the fifth minute before teammate Razali Umar Kandasamy made it 2-0 in the 38th minute.
Johor FC, however, regained their composure and managed to reduce the deficit in the 44th minute through Brazilian import Arthur Henrique Bernhardt but Sime Darby's Liberian import gave his team a comfortable cushion again with a goal in the 70th minute.
Johor FC's second goal came from Henrique Bernhardt in the 85th minute.
Their second leg match is on March 27 at the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council stadium.
Azmirul Azmi scored the opener for Sime Darby in the fifth minute before teammate Razali Umar Kandasamy made it 2-0 in the 38th minute.
Johor FC, however, regained their composure and managed to reduce the deficit in the 44th minute through Brazilian import Arthur Henrique Bernhardt but Sime Darby's Liberian import gave his team a comfortable cushion again with a goal in the 70th minute.
Johor FC's second goal came from Henrique Bernhardt in the 85th minute.
Their second leg match is on March 27 at the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council stadium.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Armed Forces draw with MP Muar but regain lead in Premier League
Armed Forces (ATM) remained in the lead of the Premier League although they only managed a 2-2 draw against MP Muar at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar Friday.
Coach B. Sathianathan's soldiers are with 22 points after today's match, two points more than nearest challengers Pahang.
At the Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, Police played to a 1-1 draw against Sime Darby with Patrick Ronaldinho putting Sime Darby ahead in the 2nd minute.
Elsewhere, USM FC edged Johor 2-1 at USM's Athletics Stadium in Penang, NS Betaria edged Harimau Muda B 3-2 at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka (afternoon match) while at the Selayang Stadium, Pos Malaysia were held to a 1-1 draw by Pahang.
Coach B. Sathianathan's soldiers are with 22 points after today's match, two points more than nearest challengers Pahang.
At the Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, Police played to a 1-1 draw against Sime Darby with Patrick Ronaldinho putting Sime Darby ahead in the 2nd minute.
Elsewhere, USM FC edged Johor 2-1 at USM's Athletics Stadium in Penang, NS Betaria edged Harimau Muda B 3-2 at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka (afternoon match) while at the Selayang Stadium, Pos Malaysia were held to a 1-1 draw by Pahang.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Johor FC knocks out Selangor while Singapore and Kelantan progress in FA Cup
Johor FC knocked out five-time champions Selangor in the second round of the FA Cup after winning a dramatic sudden-death penalty shootout 5-4 at the Pasir Gudang Stadium last night.
The Red Giants only have themselves to blame after they squandered a 2-0 lead to allow the club side, who were reduced to 10-man, to bounce back. Former international Azi Shahril Azmi was sent off after only 17 minutes for a reckless tackle on Selangor’s Azidan Saruddin.
The match ended 2-2 in regulation time and both sides failed to break the deadlock in extra-time.
Goalkeeper Mohd Anis Faron Ahmad was the toast of Johor FC when he blocked K. Solihin’s spot-kick during the sudden-death shoot-out.
Mohd Zamri Chin converted the winning penalty for Johor FC, who face Premier League side Sime Darby FC in the quarter-finals.
Selangor went ahead through goals from Azidan Saruddin (30th) and Mohd Asraruddin Putra (56th).
Fauzi Shaari (59th) and Arthuro Bernhardt (66th) replied for Johor FC.
In the shoot-out Mohd Reduan M’aon and Mohd Amirulhadi Zainal missed for Johor FC and Selangor respectively.
Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin was on target as Terengganu’s edged Perak 1-0 at the Sultan Ismail Stadium.
The national midfielder scored with a well-executed volley from the top of the box on the stroke of half-time.
Ashaari could have doubled the lead in the 54th minute but his powerful shot from the edge of the box was well saved by Mohd Nasril Nourdin.
Young Terengganu custodian Mohd Sharmiza, standing in for the injured Sharbinee Alawee Ramli, impressed with some oustanding saves from Perak striker Akmal Rizal Rakli.
The win was sweet revenge for Turtles as they lost to Perak in the Super League earlier this season.
Terengganu face Lions XII in the last eight.
In an earlier match, Singapore Lions XII eliminated NS Betaria FC 2-0 at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Skipper Shahril Ishak drew first blood in the 55th minute before young striker Sufian Anuar added the second in the 84th to set up a quarter-final date with Terengganu.
In Kota Baru, Kelantan laboured to a 3-2 win over Kuala Lumpur at the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium.
Mohd Norfarhan Mohd (30th), Indra Putra Mahayuddin (42nd) and Mohd Badri Radzi (65) scored for the Red Warriors while KL replied through Mohd Afiq Azmi (37th) and Fazuan Abdullah (90th).
Kelantan face KL SPA in the quarter-finals. The FAM Cup side defeated Preah Khan Reach of Cambodia 1-0 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Mohd Zulkifli Affendi nailed the winner in the 52nd minute.
In other matches, Sime Darby FC’s beat USM FC 2-0 at the USM Stadium while Kedah edged Perlis 3-2 in Alor Setar.
The Red Giants only have themselves to blame after they squandered a 2-0 lead to allow the club side, who were reduced to 10-man, to bounce back. Former international Azi Shahril Azmi was sent off after only 17 minutes for a reckless tackle on Selangor’s Azidan Saruddin.
The match ended 2-2 in regulation time and both sides failed to break the deadlock in extra-time.
Goalkeeper Mohd Anis Faron Ahmad was the toast of Johor FC when he blocked K. Solihin’s spot-kick during the sudden-death shoot-out.
Mohd Zamri Chin converted the winning penalty for Johor FC, who face Premier League side Sime Darby FC in the quarter-finals.
Selangor went ahead through goals from Azidan Saruddin (30th) and Mohd Asraruddin Putra (56th).
Fauzi Shaari (59th) and Arthuro Bernhardt (66th) replied for Johor FC.
In the shoot-out Mohd Reduan M’aon and Mohd Amirulhadi Zainal missed for Johor FC and Selangor respectively.
Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin was on target as Terengganu’s edged Perak 1-0 at the Sultan Ismail Stadium.
The national midfielder scored with a well-executed volley from the top of the box on the stroke of half-time.
Ashaari could have doubled the lead in the 54th minute but his powerful shot from the edge of the box was well saved by Mohd Nasril Nourdin.
Young Terengganu custodian Mohd Sharmiza, standing in for the injured Sharbinee Alawee Ramli, impressed with some oustanding saves from Perak striker Akmal Rizal Rakli.
The win was sweet revenge for Turtles as they lost to Perak in the Super League earlier this season.
Terengganu face Lions XII in the last eight.
In an earlier match, Singapore Lions XII eliminated NS Betaria FC 2-0 at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Skipper Shahril Ishak drew first blood in the 55th minute before young striker Sufian Anuar added the second in the 84th to set up a quarter-final date with Terengganu.
In Kota Baru, Kelantan laboured to a 3-2 win over Kuala Lumpur at the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium.
Mohd Norfarhan Mohd (30th), Indra Putra Mahayuddin (42nd) and Mohd Badri Radzi (65) scored for the Red Warriors while KL replied through Mohd Afiq Azmi (37th) and Fazuan Abdullah (90th).
Kelantan face KL SPA in the quarter-finals. The FAM Cup side defeated Preah Khan Reach of Cambodia 1-0 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Mohd Zulkifli Affendi nailed the winner in the 52nd minute.
In other matches, Sime Darby FC’s beat USM FC 2-0 at the USM Stadium while Kedah edged Perlis 3-2 in Alor Setar.
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Pahang move into top of table in Premier League
Pahang went top of the Premier League after beating MP Muar 5-1 in a match at Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Temerloh Friday night.
The win pushed Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) down to second in the standing.
In another match, NS Betaria beat Johor MBJB 3-2 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Muar.
Table proppers Perlis only managed one point after drawing 3-3 with Johor at Stadium Utama Negeri, Kangar.
Sime Darby drew 1-1 with Pos Malaysia in a match at Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang.
The win pushed Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) down to second in the standing.
In another match, NS Betaria beat Johor MBJB 3-2 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Muar.
Table proppers Perlis only managed one point after drawing 3-3 with Johor at Stadium Utama Negeri, Kangar.
Sime Darby drew 1-1 with Pos Malaysia in a match at Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Sime Darby FC and Pahang cause upset wins in FA Cup
Premier League Sime Darby FC and Pahang stunned Super League Sabah and Felda United 2-0 and 1-0 respectively in the first round of the FA Cup yesterday.
Pahang midfielder Mohd Hafiz Kamal rifled in a free-kick in the 41st minute to down Felda United 1-0 at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Malacca.
Sime Darby beat Sabah 2-0 with goals from defender Mohd Shazlan Alias in the 40th minute and Liberian striker Patrick Wleh five minutes later at the Selayang MC Stadium.
Sime Darby coach Ismail Zakaria was proud of his players who gave a disciplined performance against the much heralded Rhinos.
“It wasn’t easy, but my boys did really well and I’m proud of their performance,” said Ismail.
“Sabah play in the Super League and obviously were the favourites. But my players followed our game plan to stay compact and disciplined to win the match,” said Ismail
“We will take it one match at a time although the FA Cup isn’t our main target this season. Playing in the Cup will enable my team to mature faster.”
Sime Darby next meet fellow Premier League side USM FC in the second round at the USM Stadium on March 10.
Pahang will take on Super League side T-Team at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium in Kuala Terengganu.
Ismail does not see their next rivals as easy prey although Sime Darby thrashed USM FC 4-1 in a Premeir League match on Feb 10.
“We have beaten them before but that doesn’t mean it will be a walk in the park for us,” said Ismail.
“We have to remember that anything can happen in a knock-out competition and tread carefully.”
Pahang midfielder Mohd Hafiz Kamal rifled in a free-kick in the 41st minute to down Felda United 1-0 at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Malacca.
Sime Darby beat Sabah 2-0 with goals from defender Mohd Shazlan Alias in the 40th minute and Liberian striker Patrick Wleh five minutes later at the Selayang MC Stadium.
Sime Darby coach Ismail Zakaria was proud of his players who gave a disciplined performance against the much heralded Rhinos.
“It wasn’t easy, but my boys did really well and I’m proud of their performance,” said Ismail.
“Sabah play in the Super League and obviously were the favourites. But my players followed our game plan to stay compact and disciplined to win the match,” said Ismail
“We will take it one match at a time although the FA Cup isn’t our main target this season. Playing in the Cup will enable my team to mature faster.”
Sime Darby next meet fellow Premier League side USM FC in the second round at the USM Stadium on March 10.
Pahang will take on Super League side T-Team at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium in Kuala Terengganu.
Ismail does not see their next rivals as easy prey although Sime Darby thrashed USM FC 4-1 in a Premeir League match on Feb 10.
“We have beaten them before but that doesn’t mean it will be a walk in the park for us,” said Ismail.
“We have to remember that anything can happen in a knock-out competition and tread carefully.”
Pahang and Sime Darby progress to second round of FA Cup
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.
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.
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Armed Forces coach not happy despite big win in Premier League
Armed Forces coach B. Sathianathan was furious with his side's lackadaisical performance despite a 4-0 victory over Perlis in a Premier League match in Kangar on Friday.
Sathianathan fielded an all-local side, resting foreign duo, Marlon Alex James and Bruno Sebastian Marteloto, who both have been playing non-stop since the start of the league.
"We came here and expectedly earned three points. But it is not an achievement as I knew we would beat Perlis easily," said Sathianathan.
"My players only performed well in patches. They need to work harder to improve. I did not like our performance today (Friday)."
"They took things lightly and I fear they would become complacent as the league progresses."
Sathianathan has been unhappy with his team's form since the start of the league and his fears were confirmed when they lost 2-1 to Sime Darby FC last month.
Forces, however, did recover from that defeat and presently lead the standings with 15 points from six matches, two points more than second-placed Pahang.
Veteran striker Hairuddin Omar was in his element on Friday, scoring a hat-trick in the 45th, 72nd and 90th minutes.
Zaquan Adha Abd Radzak was also on target in the 32nd minute.
"As we were sure of winning here, I gave James and Marteloto a break as I want them fresh for the tough match against Johor on Monday (tomorrow)," added Sathianathan.
Meanwhile, Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh's brace earned Sime Darby FC a 4-1 win over USM FC in Selayang.
The Liberian striker scored in the fourth and 65th while Mohd Zamri Hassan and Mohd Shoufiq Mohd Kusaini completed the rout in the 30th and 90th minutes. Edrisar Kaye replied for USM in the 56th minute.
In other matches, Pos Malaysia thrashed Johor Bharu City Council 3-0 while Young Tigers B were held 2-2 by MP Muar.
Sathianathan fielded an all-local side, resting foreign duo, Marlon Alex James and Bruno Sebastian Marteloto, who both have been playing non-stop since the start of the league.
"We came here and expectedly earned three points. But it is not an achievement as I knew we would beat Perlis easily," said Sathianathan.
"My players only performed well in patches. They need to work harder to improve. I did not like our performance today (Friday)."
"They took things lightly and I fear they would become complacent as the league progresses."
Sathianathan has been unhappy with his team's form since the start of the league and his fears were confirmed when they lost 2-1 to Sime Darby FC last month.
Forces, however, did recover from that defeat and presently lead the standings with 15 points from six matches, two points more than second-placed Pahang.
Veteran striker Hairuddin Omar was in his element on Friday, scoring a hat-trick in the 45th, 72nd and 90th minutes.
Zaquan Adha Abd Radzak was also on target in the 32nd minute.
"As we were sure of winning here, I gave James and Marteloto a break as I want them fresh for the tough match against Johor on Monday (tomorrow)," added Sathianathan.
Meanwhile, Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh's brace earned Sime Darby FC a 4-1 win over USM FC in Selayang.
The Liberian striker scored in the fourth and 65th while Mohd Zamri Hassan and Mohd Shoufiq Mohd Kusaini completed the rout in the 30th and 90th minutes. Edrisar Kaye replied for USM in the 56th minute.
In other matches, Pos Malaysia thrashed Johor Bharu City Council 3-0 while Young Tigers B were held 2-2 by MP Muar.
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Armed Forces trounce Perlis to regain lead in Premier League
Armed Forces shot to the top of the Premier League after pulverising Perlis 4-0 at Stadium Utama in Kangar Friday night.
The result put the "Soldiers" with 15 points, two points ahead of Pahang, after six rounds of matches.
Mohamad Zaquan Adha Abd Radzak opened the floodgates against the Northern Lions with the first goal in the 32nd minute and Hairuddin Omar capped of the night in style with a hattrick of goals, in the 45th, 72nd and 90th minutes.
In an afternoon match, Sime Darby trounced USM FC 4-1 at the Selayang Stadium.
Sime Darby's goals were netted by Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh in the 4th and 65th minutes, Muhammad Zamri Hassan (30th) and Mohd Shoufiq Mohamad Kusaini (90th) while USM FC's consolation goal was contributed by Edrisar Kaye (56th).
At the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Muar, Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) lost 0-3 to Pos Malaysia.
Pos Malaysia's goals were scored by Mohd Hanifuddin Abd Rahman in the 38th minute, Muhammad Fakhrul Aiman Sidid (42nd) and Mohd Hafizi Amiruddin (75th).
Negeri Sembilan Betaria were tied 1-1 by Police at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka with Mohd Afiq Akmal Zunaidi and Mohd Amri Fazal Mat Nor scoring the goals respectively in the 66th and 70 minutes.
In another match, Harimau Muda B were held to a 2-2 draw by MP Muar at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here.
The result put the "Soldiers" with 15 points, two points ahead of Pahang, after six rounds of matches.
Mohamad Zaquan Adha Abd Radzak opened the floodgates against the Northern Lions with the first goal in the 32nd minute and Hairuddin Omar capped of the night in style with a hattrick of goals, in the 45th, 72nd and 90th minutes.
In an afternoon match, Sime Darby trounced USM FC 4-1 at the Selayang Stadium.
Sime Darby's goals were netted by Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh in the 4th and 65th minutes, Muhammad Zamri Hassan (30th) and Mohd Shoufiq Mohamad Kusaini (90th) while USM FC's consolation goal was contributed by Edrisar Kaye (56th).
At the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Muar, Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) lost 0-3 to Pos Malaysia.
Pos Malaysia's goals were scored by Mohd Hanifuddin Abd Rahman in the 38th minute, Muhammad Fakhrul Aiman Sidid (42nd) and Mohd Hafizi Amiruddin (75th).
Negeri Sembilan Betaria were tied 1-1 by Police at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka with Mohd Afiq Akmal Zunaidi and Mohd Amri Fazal Mat Nor scoring the goals respectively in the 66th and 70 minutes.
In another match, Harimau Muda B were held to a 2-2 draw by MP Muar at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Police beat Pahang to move into first place in Premier League
Police edged Pahang to lead the Premier League after defeating Perlis 4-2 at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi Friday night.
However, they have played five matches as compared to four by Pahang who take on Armed Forces on Feb 3.
Khairul Izuan Abdullah was the hero for Police tonight, scoring all four of their goals in the 24th, 27th, 55th and 87th minutes while Perlis' goals were netted by Mohd Rizal Mohd Ghazali (3rd minute) and Mohd Khairul Ramadhan Mohd Zawawi (17th minute).
MP Muar also had a good night defeating Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB FC) 5-2 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar.
Mohd Alafi Mahmud scored a brace for the hosts with his goals coming in the 51st and 71st minutes while their other goals were supplied by Mohamad Syaiful Sabtu (76th), Mohd Azuwad Mohd Arip (90th) and Abdul Rayjal Abdul Jalil (91st).
MBJB's goals were provided by Azmi Sarmin in the 9th minute (penalty) and 92nd minute.
At the Pasir Gudang Stadium, Johor edged Sime Darby FC 2-1 with the club side the first to score through their Liberian import Sengbah Kennedy in the 5th minute but Fahruzzahar Ali neutralised the advantage in the 13th minute before Mohd Hamzani Omar netted the winner in the 54th minute.
Meanwhile, Universiti Sains Malaysia FC (USM FC) had a comfortable 3-1 victory over Harimau Muda B at USM's athletics stadium in George Town with their goals coming through S. Veenod (36th, 60th) and Muhammad Faizad Ghazali (57th) while Mohd Norhamizaref Hamid scored the consolation goal for the visitors in the 7th minute.
However, Pos Malaysia were not so lucky. They lost 2-3 to Negeri Sembilan club side Betaria FC at the Selayang Stadium.
However, they have played five matches as compared to four by Pahang who take on Armed Forces on Feb 3.
Khairul Izuan Abdullah was the hero for Police tonight, scoring all four of their goals in the 24th, 27th, 55th and 87th minutes while Perlis' goals were netted by Mohd Rizal Mohd Ghazali (3rd minute) and Mohd Khairul Ramadhan Mohd Zawawi (17th minute).
MP Muar also had a good night defeating Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB FC) 5-2 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar.
Mohd Alafi Mahmud scored a brace for the hosts with his goals coming in the 51st and 71st minutes while their other goals were supplied by Mohamad Syaiful Sabtu (76th), Mohd Azuwad Mohd Arip (90th) and Abdul Rayjal Abdul Jalil (91st).
MBJB's goals were provided by Azmi Sarmin in the 9th minute (penalty) and 92nd minute.
At the Pasir Gudang Stadium, Johor edged Sime Darby FC 2-1 with the club side the first to score through their Liberian import Sengbah Kennedy in the 5th minute but Fahruzzahar Ali neutralised the advantage in the 13th minute before Mohd Hamzani Omar netted the winner in the 54th minute.
Meanwhile, Universiti Sains Malaysia FC (USM FC) had a comfortable 3-1 victory over Harimau Muda B at USM's athletics stadium in George Town with their goals coming through S. Veenod (36th, 60th) and Muhammad Faizad Ghazali (57th) while Mohd Norhamizaref Hamid scored the consolation goal for the visitors in the 7th minute.
However, Pos Malaysia were not so lucky. They lost 2-3 to Negeri Sembilan club side Betaria FC at the Selayang Stadium.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Armed Forces upset by Sime Darby in Premier League
Armed Forces blew a chance to move back to the top of the Premier League when Sime Darby upset B. Sathianathan's star-studded side 2-1 in a replayed match at the Selayang Stadium.
Armed Forces took the lead in the ninth minute through Hairuddin Omar, before Sime Darby stunned Forces with the equaliser in the 24th minute through Sengbah Kennedy, whose Liberian compatriot Patrick Wleh then scored the winner in the 40th minute.
On Friday, Armed Forced were leading 2-0 against Sime Darby FC when the game was called off due to heavy rain in the 43rd minute. Marlon James had scored both the goals.
Armed Forces took the lead in the ninth minute through Hairuddin Omar, before Sime Darby stunned Forces with the equaliser in the 24th minute through Sengbah Kennedy, whose Liberian compatriot Patrick Wleh then scored the winner in the 40th minute.
On Friday, Armed Forced were leading 2-0 against Sime Darby FC when the game was called off due to heavy rain in the 43rd minute. Marlon James had scored both the goals.
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Pahang move up to first place after drawing with Perlis in Premier League
Though Pahang recorded a 2-2 draw with Perlis at Stadium Utama in Kangar Friday night, it was good enough for them to take the lead in the Premier League.
Pahang's goals were scored by Mohd Hafiz Mohd Kamal in the 17th minute and Hazwan Mohd Daud (46th minute) while Perlis' import player Muhammad Lamin Conteh saved the homesters the blushes when he netted a brace with his goals coming in the 90th minute and a minute into injury time.
However, at the Selayang Stadium, the tie between Sime Darby and Armed Forces (ATM) had to be aborted towards the tail end of the first half because of a heavy downpour. The match, which stood goalless before being called off, has been postponed to Saturday.
At the Paroi Stadium in Negeri Sembilan, Police were tied 2-2 with Pos Malaysia with their goals supplied by Mohd Norzie Ibrahim (86th) and Khairul Izuan Abdullah (88th) while Pos Malaysia's by Mohd Hafizi Amiruddin (50th) and G. Puaneswaran (54th).
At the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Muar, debutants Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) had to share points with visitors Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) FC after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Romhizat Jamian scored for the hosts in the 57th minute while USM FC's goal was netted by S.Veeno (73rd minute).
Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Betaria who are also making their Premier League debut this season, lost 1-2 to Majlis Perbandaran (MP) Muar at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka.
R.Puganeswaran put MP Muar ahead in the 10th minute before Mohd Fauzi Abdul Kadar levelled for the opponents in the 58th minute. MP Muar's import player Hilary Odada's goal in the 72nd minute proved to be the winner.
In a Klang Valley derby, Harimau Muda B were tied 1-1 with Johor at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Pahang's goals were scored by Mohd Hafiz Mohd Kamal in the 17th minute and Hazwan Mohd Daud (46th minute) while Perlis' import player Muhammad Lamin Conteh saved the homesters the blushes when he netted a brace with his goals coming in the 90th minute and a minute into injury time.
However, at the Selayang Stadium, the tie between Sime Darby and Armed Forces (ATM) had to be aborted towards the tail end of the first half because of a heavy downpour. The match, which stood goalless before being called off, has been postponed to Saturday.
At the Paroi Stadium in Negeri Sembilan, Police were tied 2-2 with Pos Malaysia with their goals supplied by Mohd Norzie Ibrahim (86th) and Khairul Izuan Abdullah (88th) while Pos Malaysia's by Mohd Hafizi Amiruddin (50th) and G. Puaneswaran (54th).
At the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Muar, debutants Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) had to share points with visitors Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) FC after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Romhizat Jamian scored for the hosts in the 57th minute while USM FC's goal was netted by S.Veeno (73rd minute).
Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Betaria who are also making their Premier League debut this season, lost 1-2 to Majlis Perbandaran (MP) Muar at the Hang Tuah Stadium in Melaka.
R.Puganeswaran put MP Muar ahead in the 10th minute before Mohd Fauzi Abdul Kadar levelled for the opponents in the 58th minute. MP Muar's import player Hilary Odada's goal in the 72nd minute proved to be the winner.
In a Klang Valley derby, Harimau Muda B were tied 1-1 with Johor at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Sime Darby looking to challenge leaders in Premier League
Armed Forces and Pahang are making waves as the two frontrunners for the Premier League title this year.
They have made perfect starts to the season to share the lead with nine points from three straight wins each.
However, an ambitious Sime Darby FC, who are currently placed fourth on six points behind Police (seven points), are not too bothered by the two teams’ sizzling start.
“We will know the true strength of the teams in the competition only after seven or eight matches. It is too early to make a call but, of course, everyone is impressed with Forces and Pahang’s strong showings,” said Sime Darby FC head coach Ismail Zakaria yesterday.
The task facing the teams hoping to gain promotion this year is more difficult because the FA of Malaysia (FAM) will allow only one team – the champions – an automatic slot in the Super League next year.
Previously, the top two teams from the Premier League were promoted to the Super League.
This time, the runners-up will fight for their place against a Super League team in the playoffs.
Sime Darby won their opening two matches – with identical 2-1 scores against Harimau Muda B and Perlis – before losing 2-1 to Pahang.
Ismail, meanwhile, seems satisfied with his new foreign buys from Liberia – Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and Sengbah Kennedy.
“I am satisfied with the progress made by the players, including the locals. Some were merely reserves with teams in the Super League but they have blended in well with us,” said Ismail of the newcomers – Rosli Muda, Mohd Asyraf Al-Japri and Mohd Shoufiq Khusaini.
He named Ronaldinho, with one goal, as the biggest threat to the other teams.
“We will hear more of this player. It was just too bad that he had to sit out the match against Pahang because of suspension but he will be back for our next game against Armed Forces (at the Selayang Stadium) on Friday,” said Ismail.
They have made perfect starts to the season to share the lead with nine points from three straight wins each.
However, an ambitious Sime Darby FC, who are currently placed fourth on six points behind Police (seven points), are not too bothered by the two teams’ sizzling start.
“We will know the true strength of the teams in the competition only after seven or eight matches. It is too early to make a call but, of course, everyone is impressed with Forces and Pahang’s strong showings,” said Sime Darby FC head coach Ismail Zakaria yesterday.
The task facing the teams hoping to gain promotion this year is more difficult because the FA of Malaysia (FAM) will allow only one team – the champions – an automatic slot in the Super League next year.
Previously, the top two teams from the Premier League were promoted to the Super League.
This time, the runners-up will fight for their place against a Super League team in the playoffs.
Sime Darby won their opening two matches – with identical 2-1 scores against Harimau Muda B and Perlis – before losing 2-1 to Pahang.
Ismail, meanwhile, seems satisfied with his new foreign buys from Liberia – Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and Sengbah Kennedy.
“I am satisfied with the progress made by the players, including the locals. Some were merely reserves with teams in the Super League but they have blended in well with us,” said Ismail of the newcomers – Rosli Muda, Mohd Asyraf Al-Japri and Mohd Shoufiq Khusaini.
He named Ronaldinho, with one goal, as the biggest threat to the other teams.
“We will hear more of this player. It was just too bad that he had to sit out the match against Pahang because of suspension but he will be back for our next game against Armed Forces (at the Selayang Stadium) on Friday,” said Ismail.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Armed Forces maintain lead in Premier League after third win
Premier League leaders Armed Forces gunned down the Young Tigers (Harimau Muda B) 2-0 at the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya Stadium to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season.
The win tonight was the third in as many matches for the army boys under the command of 'general' B. Sathianathan (coach) and helped them stay on top of the Premier League table although Pahang are breathing down their neck with identical points but inferior goal difference.
Former international and Negeri Sembilan ace striker Hairuddin Omar set the tone for the win with the first goal in the 71st minute while Christie Jayaselan made sure of all three points with the second goal in the 80th minute.
Pahang kept pace with the leader after coming from behind to beat Sime Darby 2-1 at the Perbandaran Temerloh Stadium with goals from Mohd Saiful Nizam Miswan (31st) and R. Gopinathan (66th min) after Muhd Zamri Hassan had given the visitors a 10th minute lead.
At the Mawar Field in Pasir Gudang, Johor, the home team went on a goal spree to beat Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) 5-0 with Mohd Fauzzi Mohd Kassim scoring a hattrick in the 42nd, 45th and 76th minutes while Muhd Fazly Mazlan and Ahmad Syamim Yahya scored two quick goals in the 57th and 58th minutes to ensure all three points.
At the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar, Police scored a comfortable 3-0 victory over MP Muar with Mohd Amri Fazal Mat Nor opening accounts in the 55th minute while Mohd Fauzi Abdul Majid added a brace in the 69th and 85th minutes.
In Penang, USM FC scored a narrow 2-1 win over Betaria from Negeri Sembilan at the USM Athletic Stadium.
Meanwhile, Pos Malaysia and Perlis played to a 3-3 draw in a high scoring match at the Selayang Stadium.
The win tonight was the third in as many matches for the army boys under the command of 'general' B. Sathianathan (coach) and helped them stay on top of the Premier League table although Pahang are breathing down their neck with identical points but inferior goal difference.
Former international and Negeri Sembilan ace striker Hairuddin Omar set the tone for the win with the first goal in the 71st minute while Christie Jayaselan made sure of all three points with the second goal in the 80th minute.
Pahang kept pace with the leader after coming from behind to beat Sime Darby 2-1 at the Perbandaran Temerloh Stadium with goals from Mohd Saiful Nizam Miswan (31st) and R. Gopinathan (66th min) after Muhd Zamri Hassan had given the visitors a 10th minute lead.
At the Mawar Field in Pasir Gudang, Johor, the home team went on a goal spree to beat Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) 5-0 with Mohd Fauzzi Mohd Kassim scoring a hattrick in the 42nd, 45th and 76th minutes while Muhd Fazly Mazlan and Ahmad Syamim Yahya scored two quick goals in the 57th and 58th minutes to ensure all three points.
At the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar, Police scored a comfortable 3-0 victory over MP Muar with Mohd Amri Fazal Mat Nor opening accounts in the 55th minute while Mohd Fauzi Abdul Majid added a brace in the 69th and 85th minutes.
In Penang, USM FC scored a narrow 2-1 win over Betaria from Negeri Sembilan at the USM Athletic Stadium.
Meanwhile, Pos Malaysia and Perlis played to a 3-3 draw in a high scoring match at the Selayang Stadium.
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Sime Darby now wiser and stronger for new season
Sime Darby FC are aiming for a top two finish in the 2012 Premier League, a target which coach Ismail Zakaria is confident is within reach.
Sime Darby have strengthened their squad and Ismail believes his team will build on last season's experience.
Sime Darby started off well in their debut last season before losing pace and finishing fifth.
Other teams, however, took notice of Sime Darby's potential when they defeated Pahang 6-0 on aggregate in a two-leg play off tie to qualify for the Malaysia Cup.
Ismail said his team were now wiser and stronger.
"We had problems with injuries towards the end of last season, which eventually cost us a fighting chance of earning promotion," said Ismail at the unveiling of the team at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Bukit Kiara yesterday.
"As for this season, we have strengthened our squad with several new signings in the midfield and forward positions."
Among the new faces are two Liberian internationals -- striker Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and midfielder Sengbah Kennedy.
On the team's target, Ismail said his team were the favourites to earn promotion.
"It will be tough as not only do we have to be wary of big spenders Armed Forces, we also need to watch out for three state teams -- Johor, Pahang and Perlis," he said.
Ismail said his team's preparation for the season was on track.
"Our players, including the newcomers, are beginning to play as an unit. We had a few good results in friendly matches and it should give my players some confidence ahead of the season.
"However, I need to work on several aspects of the game that they are weak in," added Ismail.
The Premier League kicks off on Jan 9 and ends on July 13. The fixtures will be released on Friday.
Sime Darby have strengthened their squad and Ismail believes his team will build on last season's experience.
Sime Darby started off well in their debut last season before losing pace and finishing fifth.
Other teams, however, took notice of Sime Darby's potential when they defeated Pahang 6-0 on aggregate in a two-leg play off tie to qualify for the Malaysia Cup.
Ismail said his team were now wiser and stronger.
"We had problems with injuries towards the end of last season, which eventually cost us a fighting chance of earning promotion," said Ismail at the unveiling of the team at the Sime Darby Convention Centre in Bukit Kiara yesterday.
"As for this season, we have strengthened our squad with several new signings in the midfield and forward positions."
Among the new faces are two Liberian internationals -- striker Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and midfielder Sengbah Kennedy.
On the team's target, Ismail said his team were the favourites to earn promotion.
"It will be tough as not only do we have to be wary of big spenders Armed Forces, we also need to watch out for three state teams -- Johor, Pahang and Perlis," he said.
Ismail said his team's preparation for the season was on track.
"Our players, including the newcomers, are beginning to play as an unit. We had a few good results in friendly matches and it should give my players some confidence ahead of the season.
"However, I need to work on several aspects of the game that they are weak in," added Ismail.
The Premier League kicks off on Jan 9 and ends on July 13. The fixtures will be released on Friday.
Sime Darby relying on Liberian players to do well next season
Premier League side Sime Darby FC are all the wiser for missing out on promotion to the Super League last season.
Sime Darby’s Premier League debut got off to a good start before hitting the skids in the second half of the season and they finished fifth out of 12 teams.
Coach Ismail Zakaria said they have learnt their lesson well and taken steps to rectify the flaws.
“We had an injury crisis towards the end of the season.
“We lost our attacking players and it ruined our chances of promotion,” Ismail said at the presentation of the 2012 team in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
“For the new campaign, we have added depth by signing on young players to bolster the midfield and attack.”
Among Sime Darby’s notable signings are two Liberian internationals – striker Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and midfielder Sengbah Kennedy. They have also roped in former PKNS players Mohd Zamri Hassan and Irme Mat and Johor’s Mohd Shoufiq Mohd Khusaini.
Ismail has also given a new lease of life to troubled former Perak hitman Razali Umar Kandasamy and retained his defence, which conceded only 12 goals in 22 matches last season.
“Some have questioned our decision to sign Razali but we believe in his abilities and are happy with his performance in training and the friendlies,” said Ismail.
On Sime Darby’s target, Ismail said: “It will be difficult to gain promotion as the competition will be much tougher.
“Although Armed Forces and Sime Darby are regarded as the favourites, state sides like Pahang and Perlis will be strong contenders as well.”
Sime Darby kick off their campaign on Jan 9 with a home game against Harimau Muda B at Selayang MC Stadium.
Sime Darby’s Premier League debut got off to a good start before hitting the skids in the second half of the season and they finished fifth out of 12 teams.
Coach Ismail Zakaria said they have learnt their lesson well and taken steps to rectify the flaws.
“We had an injury crisis towards the end of the season.
“We lost our attacking players and it ruined our chances of promotion,” Ismail said at the presentation of the 2012 team in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
“For the new campaign, we have added depth by signing on young players to bolster the midfield and attack.”
Among Sime Darby’s notable signings are two Liberian internationals – striker Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and midfielder Sengbah Kennedy. They have also roped in former PKNS players Mohd Zamri Hassan and Irme Mat and Johor’s Mohd Shoufiq Mohd Khusaini.
Ismail has also given a new lease of life to troubled former Perak hitman Razali Umar Kandasamy and retained his defence, which conceded only 12 goals in 22 matches last season.
“Some have questioned our decision to sign Razali but we believe in his abilities and are happy with his performance in training and the friendlies,” said Ismail.
On Sime Darby’s target, Ismail said: “It will be difficult to gain promotion as the competition will be much tougher.
“Although Armed Forces and Sime Darby are regarded as the favourites, state sides like Pahang and Perlis will be strong contenders as well.”
Sime Darby kick off their campaign on Jan 9 with a home game against Harimau Muda B at Selayang MC Stadium.
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