Treble winners Selangor came from behind to lift the Charity Shield when they eyed Negri Sembilan 2-1 in the opening match of the Malaysian Super League (MSL) at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi yesterday.
Supersub R Surendran are warriors when introduced into the game in 70 minutes. He established the first goal for his strike partner SAFEE Mohd Sali in the 77th minute and went to nail the winner five minutes later.
Surendran, who came Mohd Hardi Jaafar, the damage in case of disaster, as Negri tired defense marshalled by Mohd Shukor Adan and Mohd Aidil Zafuan Abdul Razak lost their composure.
Bek First defeat Surendran Idris Karim left and sent a pass to cut the defense Mohd SAFEE to equalize the score in minute 77.
He then fired the winner in the 83rd minute, Mohd SAFEE attached on a pass to enable Singapore to win the Charity Shield for the eighth time since its inception in 1985.
It brilian substition tactics by coach K Devan as Selangor Red Giants only come alive after Surendran come.
Negri, fresh from their noble Travel won the Malaysia Cup after 61 long years, showing they are hungry for success.
They can accommodate 35,000 supporters Hiruki-pikuk early in the seventh minute when Aidil Zafuan rejected efforts by the timber.
Selangor before undertaken by the new players Mohd SAFEE and Liew Kit Kong and Farderin Kadir Mohd is a disappointment.
Even their captain and midfielder inspirasional Mohd Amri Yahyah, which is a doubtful starter due to injury, can not get the engine room Selangor.
Negri goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Harun is not tested and only need to make a backup of Farderin minute 20.
Negri dominate most take the first semester and appreciated properly by opening the scoring when they punished the observation balloon as a defender terjepit Selangor Idris in a header from the corner was a minute 27.
Negri has a golden opportunity to increase the value of the instrument but gelandang agile S. Kunalan failed to change the nanny after Mohd Aidil Zafuan started solo after a good run in the 46th minute.
Selangor should have found if Amri equalizer came from the goal frame header in minute 49.
Then, Selangor brought Surendran and Zainal Mohd Amirulhadi with 20 minutes left on the clock.
Pairs of glass play in supporting their return to Singapore as a trophy and three match points and also counted as a match of Super League.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Devan’s riches of talent in Selangor team the envy of all coaches
PETALING JAYA,3 Jan: Selangor coach K. Devan, who led the team to a treble last season, has one good reason to smile even before the start of the new season.
With at least two good players in each position in the squad, the 48-year-old manager-cum-coach is clearly spoilt for choice for the Charity Shield (Sultan Ahmad Shah Cup) match against Negri Sembilan on Jan 9.
Devan said that even without the five players – Safiq Rahim, Amirulhadi Zainal, Amri Yahyah, Bunyamin Umar and Farderin Kadir – on international duty, he would still have a strong starting XI for the Negri clash.
“We have become a stronger team this season and I’m lucky to have many quality players in each position,” said Devan.
“The players know that competition will be stiff for them to seal a regular spot in the starting line-up … but they have been working hard for the past five weeks.”
The coach, who also found success with Kuala Muda Naza and Negri previously, has signed up six players to beef up his Selangor squad this season.
Devan has brought in Liew Kit Kong (K. Muda Naza), Safiq (KL Plus), Farderin (K. Muda Naza), Azrine Efendy Saduddin (Johor), Mohd Iqbal Suhaimi (Proton FC) and Bunyamin (UPB-MyTeam).
The Red Giants have also won six of the seven friendly matches they have played since Dec 12. They beat Penang KGS FC (2-0), Kedah (4-2), Pos Malaysia (2-0), Sarawak (2-0), T-Team (4-3) and Pahang (3-1). Their only defeat came against Zimbabwe (0-3).
“The players have so far combined well and it will be a matter of time before they become tactically perfect as a unit,” he said.
“They are all experienced players and I have no worries about them clicking as a team.”
With so many talented players in the squad, Devan hinted that he might tinker with his starting line-up for the AFC Cup and the FA Cup competitions.
“We will be playing close to 60 matches this season … that is a huge number for the players,” he said. — The Star
With at least two good players in each position in the squad, the 48-year-old manager-cum-coach is clearly spoilt for choice for the Charity Shield (Sultan Ahmad Shah Cup) match against Negri Sembilan on Jan 9.
Devan said that even without the five players – Safiq Rahim, Amirulhadi Zainal, Amri Yahyah, Bunyamin Umar and Farderin Kadir – on international duty, he would still have a strong starting XI for the Negri clash.
“We have become a stronger team this season and I’m lucky to have many quality players in each position,” said Devan.
“The players know that competition will be stiff for them to seal a regular spot in the starting line-up … but they have been working hard for the past five weeks.”
The coach, who also found success with Kuala Muda Naza and Negri previously, has signed up six players to beef up his Selangor squad this season.
Devan has brought in Liew Kit Kong (K. Muda Naza), Safiq (KL Plus), Farderin (K. Muda Naza), Azrine Efendy Saduddin (Johor), Mohd Iqbal Suhaimi (Proton FC) and Bunyamin (UPB-MyTeam).
The Red Giants have also won six of the seven friendly matches they have played since Dec 12. They beat Penang KGS FC (2-0), Kedah (4-2), Pos Malaysia (2-0), Sarawak (2-0), T-Team (4-3) and Pahang (3-1). Their only defeat came against Zimbabwe (0-3).
“The players have so far combined well and it will be a matter of time before they become tactically perfect as a unit,” he said.
“They are all experienced players and I have no worries about them clicking as a team.”
With so many talented players in the squad, Devan hinted that he might tinker with his starting line-up for the AFC Cup and the FA Cup competitions.
“We will be playing close to 60 matches this season … that is a huge number for the players,” he said. — The Star
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Negri and Selangor to kick off football season
SEREMBAN: Malaysia Cup champions Negri Sembilan and Super League winners Selangor will kick off the M-League season with the Charity Shield match (Sultan Ahmad Shah Trophy) at the Paroi Stadium here on Jan 9.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) competitions committee chairman Datuk Che Mat Jusoh said the Charity Shield match (8.45pm) would mark the opening of the Super League season.
“Tickets for the match, priced at RM15 (covered) and RM8 (uncovered) for adults and RM8 (covered) and RM4 (uncovered) for children, will go on sale at Wisma Persatuan Bolasepak Negri Sembilan (PBNS) and the stadium on Jan 8,” he said after chairing an organising committee meeting here yesterday.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe scored a convincing 3-0 victory over Selangor in a friendly match at the Shah Alam Stadium on Thursday. Striker Mushekwi Nyasa scored all the goals for the Zimbabweans.
Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) competitions committee chairman Datuk Che Mat Jusoh said the Charity Shield match (8.45pm) would mark the opening of the Super League season.
“Tickets for the match, priced at RM15 (covered) and RM8 (uncovered) for adults and RM8 (covered) and RM4 (uncovered) for children, will go on sale at Wisma Persatuan Bolasepak Negri Sembilan (PBNS) and the stadium on Jan 8,” he said after chairing an organising committee meeting here yesterday.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe scored a convincing 3-0 victory over Selangor in a friendly match at the Shah Alam Stadium on Thursday. Striker Mushekwi Nyasa scored all the goals for the Zimbabweans.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
FAVOURABLE DRAW FOR DEFENDING FA CUP CHAMPION SELANGOR
PETALING JAYA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Defending FA Cup champion, Selangor's path to the semi-final looks rosy, after drawing easier opponents when the draw for the competition was held here today.
Selangor who were given a first round bye, will await the winner of the match between SDM Kepala Batas and PKNS in the second round while their third round opponents are expected to be Pahang or Felda United while their quarter-final opponent will be either Pos Malaysia or Majlis Perbandaran Muar. Their challenge only gets tougher at the semi-final stage where defending Malaysia Cup champion Negeri Sembilan, Johor, KL Plus or Harimau Muda await.
Barring any upsets, Selangor have every possibility of facing Kelantan in the final, yet again, just like the final of the 2008-2009 season.
Selangor coach K. Devan said though the draw looks favourable, the opponents cannot be considered push overs.
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"Being the FA Cup, we can expect a number of lesser known teams to go far and create a number of upsets if the stronger teams take them lightly," said Devan.
Devan who guided Selangor to the Charity Shield, FA Cup and Super League titles in his very first season, said defending the FA Cup and Super League titles was Selangor's top priority next season.
The FA Cup will see 30 teams competing in the home and away matches that kick off on Feb 2 and the final is expected to be played on April 10.
He added that the Sultan Ahmad Shah Charity Shield match that would feature Selangor and Negeri Sembilan at the Paroi Stadium in Seremban on Jan 9, would be an interesting and exciting affair as it would also double up as the opening Super League match.
"Our hope is to win the Charity Shield and contribute three points towards the Super League tally, but even if we collect a point, it will be fair," he said.
Selangor who were given a first round bye, will await the winner of the match between SDM Kepala Batas and PKNS in the second round while their third round opponents are expected to be Pahang or Felda United while their quarter-final opponent will be either Pos Malaysia or Majlis Perbandaran Muar. Their challenge only gets tougher at the semi-final stage where defending Malaysia Cup champion Negeri Sembilan, Johor, KL Plus or Harimau Muda await.
Barring any upsets, Selangor have every possibility of facing Kelantan in the final, yet again, just like the final of the 2008-2009 season.
Selangor coach K. Devan said though the draw looks favourable, the opponents cannot be considered push overs.
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SPORTS-FOOTBALL (FA CUP) 2 (LAST) PETALING JAYA
"Being the FA Cup, we can expect a number of lesser known teams to go far and create a number of upsets if the stronger teams take them lightly," said Devan.
Devan who guided Selangor to the Charity Shield, FA Cup and Super League titles in his very first season, said defending the FA Cup and Super League titles was Selangor's top priority next season.
The FA Cup will see 30 teams competing in the home and away matches that kick off on Feb 2 and the final is expected to be played on April 10.
He added that the Sultan Ahmad Shah Charity Shield match that would feature Selangor and Negeri Sembilan at the Paroi Stadium in Seremban on Jan 9, would be an interesting and exciting affair as it would also double up as the opening Super League match.
"Our hope is to win the Charity Shield and contribute three points towards the Super League tally, but even if we collect a point, it will be fair," he said.
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