Harimau Muda A may join S-League next year

According to secreatary-general of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Dato' Hamidin Hj Mohd Amin, the Harimau Muda A probably will join Singapore League (S-League) next year. It will be finalized on December this year.

It is whether to send them overseas like previously played in Slovakia. By sending them overseas is still on proposal. They have discussed on option place like Slovakia, Brazil and Australia. If failed, they will come back to S-League next year.

For the record, in year 2012  the team was in fourth place with 10 points gap between the champion league, Tampines Rovers. 

If the Harimau Muda A rejoin the S-League next year while Harimau Muda B placed in Malaysian Premier League and Harimau C will join FAM league.

Meanwhile the head coach of Harimau Muda A, Datuk Ong Kim Swee confirmed the friendly match against Jordan Under-23 in Amman from 8 to 20 November 2013.

Next, Harimau Muda A will oppose the third Japanese League team, FC Ryukyu and another team (will announce soon).  It is preparation for the coming Sea Games 2013 in Myanmar on December.

Kim Swee will sure there will be no clash or overlap in the team player and Harimau Malaya because he and Rajagopal alway discuss together on players substitution.

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Harimau Malaya will celebrate aidiladha with victory against Bahrain

 

It is a bit upset for tomorrow match against Bahrain. Harimau Malaya have to make do without the services of key men.

Wan Zack Haikal Wan Nor, Safee Sali, Razman Roslan, Nik Shahrul Azim Halim, Fadhli Shas and Helmi Remeli are totally not going down to play. 

Meanwhile Aidil Zafuan Abdul Radzak a bit worry with injury suffered by Mahali Jasuli that affect a bit on defense row.

Harimau Malaya head coach, Datuk K.Rajagopal will replace Mahali if the situation warranted. He said that Harimau Malaya have many capable and quality of players to replace him such as K. Reuben.

He want his boys to give 100% focus and show what they have learnt especially from recently international friendly match against UAE.

In press conference today, Bahrain head coach, Anthony Hudson optimistic to bring full points against Malaysia tomorrow but it is not easy job while they have to play in front of tens of thousands Malaysia Fans tomorrow.

Malaysia occupy third place already played for two matches in Group D, beating Yemen 2-1 and lost to Qatar 2-0. 

Rajagopal said that on paper, Malaysia, Bahrain and Qatar have a fair chance. We confidence to give the best try to qualify for the Asian Cup 2015.

As home, he hope Harimau Malaya able to show the best game and produce many goals for the country while play in front of Malaysia fans tomorrow. 

Watch live Malaysia vs Bahrain on 15 October 2015 at 8.45 p.m.

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Still proud lost to UAE

Harimau Malaya head coach, Datuk K.Rajagopal still positive even his boys lost to UAE yesterday. UAE defeated Harimau Malaya 3-1 in Shenzhen, China. He looks the situation as the best performance towards Asian Cup 2013 qualifier against Bahrain on October 15.

He added that it was the 'warm up' match. Rajagopal felt proud even they have to performance without eight of main players including Norshahrul Idlan Talaha, Aidil Zafuan Abdul Razak and Safee Sali.

He said that Bahrain is the selected team. If we consistent or not they still better than us. Rajagopal  believe that we able to make upset according to the last performance against UAE.

After the match against Bahrain on October 15, we will oppose them in their host country.

Harimau Malaya will meet Yemen (home) on Mac 5 2014 on the final match of group D.

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Raja to find the best formula oppose Bahrain

Former national coach, Wan Jamak Wan Hassan insist that Datuk K.Rajagopal should find the best formula to meet Bahrain on October 15.

Wan Jamak reviewed after Harimau Malaya defeated by UAE 3-1 in Shenzhen China, yesterday. He hopes Rajagopal able to overcome all weaknesses and achieve high performance against Bahrain soon.

In reality, Harimau Malaya need moral supports to play in a real competition. It is different while in test or experimental match. Many world class team lose because of lose or lack of moral supports even we acknowledge the level of profesionalisms they had.

Like Malaysia League, it is the place to find the best local players to play for the country but in certain condition, long injury may stop them to play for the national team.

In previous records, Harimau Malaya wins and loses record will benefit the opponents. They will see this as an advantage to launch psychology war against us. So we hope Harimau Malaya will not reduce their spirits and will be play in maximum condition of high performance soon.   

 

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International friendly match results : Malaysia vs United Arab Emirates

Malaysia was defeated by UAE 3-1. The match was held in Shenzhen, China  played at 7.00 p.m. ago. 

Secretary-General of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), Datuk Hamidin said that the game was not in level A class match. It is because UAE had requested to FAM to do so when the only six substitution allowed in the game. 

For conclusions, it is only another test game for Harimau Malaya to get ready to oppose Bahrain on October 15.

Safiq Rahim scored the consolidation goal for Harimau Malaya.

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Harimau Muda A given a month to think

Harimau Muda A head coach, Ong Kim Swee giving a month to the six of the players to think to stay or move to club statues for next season. 

They are A.Thamil Arasu, Mohd Izham Tarmizi Roslan, Irfan Fazail, Mohamad Fadhli Mohd Shas, Ahmad Hazwan Bakri and Wan Zaharulnizam Wan Zakaria.

The condition given by him according to offers by interested club to 'fishing' them while the squad on the preparation for the Sea Games 2013 on coming December.

As a national coach he said that he will not restricts on the condition because the players still in contracts until end of the year 2013. Most of them hopes to be given offers to play especially for their hometown state.

So he hope at moment his boys not lose focus while they are in the last stage for the preparation on the Sea Games soon. He also hopes the clubs or any football associations will respects their mission to retain the gold medal.

Previously, Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) interested to get service of Irfan Fazail, Fandi Othman and Fadhli Mohd Shas while they are stick with the contract until end of 2014.

Beside that, three of the players, Mohd Syahid Zaidon, Muhd Hazwan Rahman and Izzaq Faris Ramlan will be dismisses after passed 23 years old. Meanwhile 17 of them will sticks with Harimau Muda A for season 2014/15.

He also commented on a question for Asia Cup in Incheon, Korea next year will be another future task while now Harimau Muda A should give priority for the coming Sea Games 2013 first.

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FAM have money to splurge, but worth it

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have no problem to spend much money to get the best coach in the future for Harimau Malaya. 

FAM able to do so if this method able to improve the quality of football in our country.

Minister of Youth and Sport, Khairy Jamaluddin said about that when he is act on behalf of government side. He said that if the future coach chosen must be better, caliber and competent to bring our soccer level into higher class of football.

In the modern age, money is very important to gain a better coach despite to spend much money to get the overseas coach at world-class level.

Khairy Jamaluddin commented on FAM issues to pay no matter how the number is if you want to get the best coach.

Recently, the French coach, Philippe Troussier made the salary claims RM400,000 (US$126,805) a month compare to salary offered by FAM RM57,000 (US$18,000).

When asked FAM about this matter, secreatary general of FAM Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said that there is not a problem but most important is to increase the quality of Malaysia Football into the world-class.

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Who will be the next national coach?

Rumours of a new Harimau Malaya football head coach is getting rife when Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed has received three applications from the world-class coaches who willing to filling the position.

FAM secretary-genera, Datuk Hamidin Mohd. Amin told that the committee on processes to determine the suitable candidate based on their ability and filteration.

The world-class coaches had submitted application earlier than Phillippe Troussier were Alex Miller and Rudi Voller. They are amongst the applicants who were confirmed by FAM committee for the posts.

FAM will not tell anything because the post to replace Rajagobal is no vacancy yet.

For a moment, FAM is focussing on development of Rajagobal's Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) to guide Harimau Malaya automatically qualify for the 2015 Asian Cup finals.

FAM is not stressed on the ending of Rajagobal career, likely he will get extended if he managed to achieve KPI targets.

Maybe the final group match against Yemen on March next year will let everybody knows the future of Datuk K Rajagobal and his career.  

FAM will come forward to announce the decision when the time come.

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Rajagobal sensation end of this year?

'Date lapse' for Harimau Malaya head coach, Datuk K Rajagobal will be finished on 31st December 2013. It is about a few months before the contract ended.

Everything it's depends on the match against Yemen in Asian Cup 2015 qualifier, clarified by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). 

Malaysia with third position in Group D, have three more games to go, reciprocal action against Bahrain on October, Qatar (November) and Yemen (March next year).

In this situation as a last 'lifeline' for Rajagobal, FAM seems to give another opportunities to him until the end of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) set.

FAM secretary-general, Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin told that the 57-year-old coach future will be extended or not, it will be determined when the time comes. 

Tengku Abdullah has give determination of KPI's for him to qualify for the final round of Asia Cup 2015, if the match against Yemen as the solution, everybody has to wait whether his contract will be extended or not.

If that happens, K.Rajagobal will continue his contract and possibility of there. Any rights or power is on FAM's decision to determine whose right to hold the head coach position. 

He added that many application submitted to FAM will given choice to the committee to evaluate but has not made any decision yet.

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Piya respect to Rajagopal decision

Mohd Badhri Radzi a bit disappointed after he was not called for the training for preparation on friendly against China, on September 10 in Tianjin, China. 

Even though Datuk K Rajagopal either dismiss or forget him but Captain of The Red Warrior, Piya  has shown his respect with the decision made.

The name list of player called for training was out recently and Piya is not stated in the list. He respect to the decision made by Rajagobal with an open heart.

Piya hopes said this matter will not be an issue because the coach has a right and reason to do so.

 

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Malaysia Under 16 the champion

Malaysia U16 grabbed the title of champion in the AFF AYA Bank Under-16 Championship after won 3-2 through sudden death against Indonesia yesterday.

They have through sudden death after draw 1-1 until ended of second half. 

Malaysia U16 coach, S.Balachandran thanks to Lim Kim Chon (former FAM technical-director) for hiring him as a coach. He also send his praised to players after tried harder to lift the crown. 

The match against Indonesia was so hard. In the first half, Gatot Wahyudi ran in off  a pass from Reksa to beat Malaysia defenders as he slipped the ball past the goalkeeper.

The chance come in last few minutes of first half with a rifling shot from Muhammad Syazwan Salihin which rocked the crossbar.

In second half, Indonesia play defensive with not much change in tactical let all Malaysia midfielders battle in their box and at 88th minute Dimas Ahmad blasted the ball in front of yawning goalmouth after the defender failed to finish the game for Indonesia.

Malaysia come into their best game when they able to tied Indonesia 2-2 in penalties. Malaysian goalie, Mohd Haziq  was the hero when he chip the ball into the goal to beat Panggih which wrong diving to safe the ball. 

Indonesia coach Mundari Karya said that it 50-50 in penalties. They not shamed in their loss today.

 

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Malaysia Cup 2013 Full Results

Group A

Selangor vs ATM 2-3

Sime Darby vs Johor 1-2

Group B

JDT vs Felda United 1-0

T-Team vs Selangor PKNS 0-1

Group C

Negeri Sembilan vs Pahang 3-5

Kelantan vs Terengganu 2-0

Group C

Sarawak vs Lions XII 2-1

Kedah vs Perak 1-1

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Malaysia Cup 2013 Full Result tonight

Group A

1.) Johor vs Selangor  0-0

2.) ATM vs Sime Darby  3-4

Group B

1.) Selangor PKNS vs Johor DT  2-0

2.) Felda United vs T-Team  0-1

Group C

1.) Pahang vs Kelantan  1-1

2.)  Terengganu vs Negeri Sembilan  0-2

Group D

1.) Perak vs Sarawak  2-1

2.) Lions XII vs Kedah  2-2

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Malaysia Cup 2013 begins today

Today will be the greatest 16 teams will starts hunting trophy of Malaysia Cup 2013. Of course the aura of the prestige trophy will create the best competition to grab 8 top slot to quarter finals on September 27, thus to final round that will be held at Shah Alam Stadium, 3rd  November.

The first match will begin tonight within 12 days, which will be held at eight different venues. Perak will serve Sarawak at Ipoh Stadium, Tentera will oppose Sime Darby at MP Selayang Stadium, PKNS will meet Johor DT at Shah Alam Stadium. Felda United will serve T-Team at Temerloh Stadium, Pahang will meet Kelantan at Darul Makmur Stadium, Terengganu will oppose Negeri Sembilan at Sultan Ismail Stadium and Lions XII will meet Kedah at Jalan Besar Stadium.

All matches will start at 8.45 p.m except Lions XII and Kedah will start at 7.45 p.m.

The initial four group stage matches will be held in 12 days that will lead top two spots.

The competition will rest about 16 days from 1 September to let the Merdeka Cup and international friendly matches take place.

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Subahan believe Malaysia will qualify for Asia Cup 2015

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) looks serious in ensuring Harimau Malaya back on the right path.

Harimau Malaya has to prove that they will qualify for Asina Cup 2015 after winning gold in 2009 and 2011 SEA Games and Suzuki Cup 2010. This is the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for Harimau Malaya stated by FAM.

But the target a bit irritated after the squad lost in the most latest international friendly matches including failed to retain the AFF Suzuki Cup last year.

However, national coach Datuk K.Rajagobal believe that they will be able to qualify for the first time the Asian Cup 2015 ever to create a new history. Previous, the national team has never qualified for the Asian Cup so how confident that the mission will be realized?

The manager of Harimau Malaya, Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal believe the KPIs Harimau Malaya to qualify for Asian Cup 2015 is reasonable after considering twice winning on SEA Games 2009 and 2011. In Addition the title of Suzuki Cup 2010 has made the KPIs to Harimau Malaya is in right position for Asian Cup 2015.

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FAM-Frenz U15 Asean Champions Cup 2013 results : Frenz Indonesia vs Frenz Malaysia A

Frenz Indonesia defeated Frenz Malaysia A, 2-1 in first leg of semi-finals at Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Indonesia just now.

Frenz Indonesia goal scorers by Imanes Novanrianto (55'), and Awal Fajri (88'). While Frenz Malaysia A goal scorer, Akhmar Haikal (66').

Meanwhile the second semi-finals will be held at Frenz Stadium, Janda Baik Pahang on Thursday, August 22 at 8.45 p.m

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Asean Champions League Under-15 : Frenz Malaysia dominate in semis

Asean Cup Championship 2013 FAM-Frenz U-15 enters the semis with two club representatives, Frenz Malaysia A and Frenz Malaysia B will face their opponents today and Sunday.

Frenz Malaysia B, Group B runners-up will oppose Thailand Chonburi winner of Group B. While Frenz Malaysia A will meet Frenz Indonesia.

First semi-final will be held today and Sunday. While the reciprocal action will take place on 21 and Aug 22.

In Group A, it was so compete rival between Frenz Malaysia A and Vietnam PVF FA. However Frenz Malaysia A made it to semi-final slot when managed only one-point lead.

In Group B action, Frenz Indonesia has confirmed slot in the semi-final earlier even play several games remaining. 

Frenz Indonesia B collectiong 26 points from eight wins and two draws. While Frenz Malaysia B collect 20 points in second place as a result of five wins and five draws.

First semi-final

17 August (Saturday)  Thailand Chonburi  vs Frenz Malaysia B

(Chonburi Stadium, Bangkok, 8.30 p.m)

18 August (Sunday) Frenz Indonesia vs Frenz Malaysia A

(Jalakharupat Stadium, Bandung, 4.30 p.m)

Second semi-final

21 August (Wednesday) Frenz Malaysia B vs Thailand Chonburi

(Frenz Stadium, Janda Baik, 8.45 p.m)

22 August (Thursday) Frenz Malaysia A vs Frenz Indonesia

(Frenz Stadium, Janda Baik, 8.45 p.m)

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Amri Yahyah is the Malaysian Hero

He is the captain of Selangor Football Club (FC), Mohd Amri Yahyah who was so happy after his the only Malaysian's goal scored in the international friendly match against FC Barcelona yesterday at the Shah Alam Stadium.

He is the Malaysian hero after scoring the amazing goal from about 10 to 20 metres distances of the goal posts. Amri shares his key of success by following to the coach's instructions, with full commitments and cooperation to the team all the times. 

The 32-year-old, Amri is the most senior member in the squad of Harimau Malaya still be able to play for the country and had shown excellent performance during the match yesterday. Rajagobal recommended him as the best role model to the younger players nowadays.

"I will always work hard with other team members by giving a strong commitment during training and obey all instructions by coaches is the key to be always in the best performance, said Amri yesteday.

Amri dedicated his scored during the match against FC Barcelona yesterday is for his supporters especially Harimau Malaya's 'die hard' fans. 

The goal was scored through a fast counter-attack and the punishment of negligence of Barcelona defensive.

Before end the conversation, he said that every player selected to play for country must fully give attention to the coach and well-discipline during the training and match.

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FC Barcelona vs Malaysia XI results

FC Barcelona win over Malaysia XI, 3-1. Malaysian the only goal was scored by Amri Yahyah.

Meanwhile Cesc Fabregas was score at 33th minute to Barcelona lead the match. Next goals by Neymar, 42th minute and Gerard Pique in 75th minute.

Harimau Malaya with defensive games  show their ability to score an amazing goal by first timer touch of Amri Yahyah at 40th minute. Previous, Norshahrul Idhlan Talaha almost score  an early goal for Harimau Malaya but was denied by a goal post. 

With lost three goals to FC Barcelona, Harimau Malaya total goals loss is not match the prediction of goals by many parties. 

Harimau Malaya under K Rajagobal's coaches has shown the best performance ever to prepare for the Asean Cup 2015 qualifier campaign against Bahrain soon. 

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'I want to give priority for gold first'

Harimau Muda coach, Ong Kim Swee wants to prove his ability to defend the previous Sea Games 2011 gold medalist in coming Sea Games before think to replace Rajagobal position as a head of the coach of Harimau Malaya. 

He was reported after his troops arriving yesterday evening at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from Slovakia for a friendly match against Europe teams.

"We just completed a long training period in Europe (including participating in the World University Games, Kazan Russia. All experiences and exposures means nothing if it is not managed to reach the semi-finals on coming Sea Games, he said.

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