In the first semi-final tonight, Thailand Chonburi defeated Frenz Malaysia B with aggregate 2-1.
Second semi-final will be held on 21st August (Wednesday) at Frenz Stadium, Janda Baik, Pahang, 8.45 p.m.
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)
Asian Cup 2013 is the last chance for World Cup 2014
We have no choice but win the title of Asian Cup 2013 at Sultan Azlan Hockey Stadium, Ipoh, Perak from 24th August to 1st September.
The Malaysia national hockey coach, Paul Revington and his squad will be fully responsible to make the mission to world cup 2014 in Hague Netherlands from 2 to 15 June next year accomplished.
Thus, the natioanl goalkeeper, S, Kumar, urged teammates to work harder and try to solve all problems during the training sessions. Every players has to commit and fully focused on every game in the tournament soon.
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) wanted the squad to champ the Asian Cup as the tournament offers a single slot for the World Cup and of course it is definitely challenging in the tournament soon.
The squad promise to fulfill the dream of the late Chua Boon Huat to qualify for the World Cup 2014 with Asia Cup title in Ipoh soon.
S. Kumar looks optimistic about the team's ability even though they will face South Korea or Pakistan as the main enemy of rival teams at the tournament soon.
The squad is scheduled to have two friendly matches against India and Germany a week before the tournament start.
Once again S.Kumar hoped all players will enhance their mental strength and able to face crucial in every game and also optimists to complete all the opportunities in front of opponent's goal posts. He believes the spirit want to give back to the late Boon Huat and as a host (home) advantage, they will get full supports from audiences to boost player's spirits to achieve success in the Asia Cup soon.
In Asia Cup 2013, Malaysia is drawn in Group A together with Taiwan, Pakistan and Japan. Meanwhile South Korea, India, Bangladesh and Oman involving in Group B.
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.
BWF World Championship final full results : Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan
Lin Dan or known as 'Super Dan' once again lifting a trophy of the Badminton World Championship 2013. He defeated world number one, Chong Wei, 16-21, 21-13, 20-17 (retire injured).
Super Dan won for the fifth time of the world championship after he become the first wildcard to win the world title.
Lin Dan believed that his arch rival Chong Wei did not give up when Super Dan leading 19-16, he had cramped and was rushed to the hospital after the match.
Meanwhile in the final matches today, China grabs two categories while the other three categories has made a new champion in a women's singles, mixed doubles, men's doubles.
The following is the full results for the final matches today :-
1.) Women's Doubles
- Wang Xiaoli - Yu Yang F(CHN) defeated Eom Hye Won - Jang Ye Na (KOR) 21-14, 18-21, 21-8
2.) Women's Singles
- Intanon Ratchanok (THA) defeated Li Xuerui (CHN) 22-20, 18-21, 21-14
3.) Mixed Doubles
- Ahmad Tontowi - Liliyana Natsir (INA) defeated Xu Chen - Ma Jin (CHN) 21-13, 16-21, 22-20
4.) Men's Doubles
- Mohammad Ahsan - Hendra Setiawan (INA) defeated Mathias Boe - Carsten Mogensen (DEN) 21-13, 23-21
5.) Men's Singles
- Lin Dan (CHN) defeated Lee Chong Wei (MAS) 16-21, 21-13, 20-17 Retired.
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.
BWF World Championship results : Lee Chong Wei vs Du Pengyu
No doubt Badminton world number one, Datuk Lee Chong Wei goes to final after struggling in three set matches against third seeded, Du Pengyu from China, 20-22, 21-12, 21-15 in one hour and ten mintues.
In the final he will face his former nightmare, Lin Dan. Lin Dan defeated Nguyen Tien Minh from Vietnam, 21-17, 21-15 in duration match 49 minutes.
The following is the finalists of BWF World Championship today (Sunday, August 11)
1.) Women's Doubles
- Wang Xiaoli - Yu Yang F (CHN) vs Eom Hye Won - Jang Ye Na (KOR)
- Li Xuerui (CHN) vs Intanon Ratchanok (THA)
3.) Mixed Doubles
- Xu Chen - Ma Jin (CHN) vs Ahmad Tontowi - Lilyana Natsir (INA)
4.) Men's Doubles
- Mohammad Ahsan - Hendra Setiawan (INA) vs Mathias Boe - Carsten Mogensen (DEN)
5.) Men's Singles
- Lee Chong Wei (MAS) vs Lin Dan (CHN)
'No anxiety opposing Barcelona'
Malaysia national coach, Datuk K Rajagobal urged Harimau Malaya not panic while serving a visit of FC Barcelona at Shah Alam Stadium tonight. The friendly match between Malaysia XI and FC Barcelona will be viewed by 50 000 to 80 000 of spectators from locals and fans from other Southeast Asia countries.
In other words, Rajagobal wants them to give high commitment in the game even though they will oppose world class team, FC Barcelona. Harimau Malaya do not too much respect them in the field. Otherwise they have to show high class or best performance while on action.
"Do not think about their record in the past when they won big match against Santos (Brazil's top club) 8-0 and recently against Thailand 7-1. The most important thing, Harimau Malaya must play as usual and show progress in their performance," he said.
Rajagobal will retain Harimau Malaya line ups like previous action against FC Chelsea. It is only a few change in first eleven.
FC Barcelona known as 'Los Blaugrana', was starting Asean tours 2013 by defeating Thailand 7-1 at Rajagamangala Stadium, Bangkok on Wednesday last week.
Day 6 BWF World Championship 2013 result : Lee Chong Wei vs Tommy Sugiarto
Bitter end for Malaysia number one men's doubles Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong crashed out of BWF World Championship 2013 after losing 21-15, 21-6 to Kim Ki Jung-Kim Sa Rang of South Korean in Guangzhou, China today.
The pairs most likely be split after they failed to achieve target by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to semi-finals after tame defeat in the last eight.
In previous action, another Malaysian's pair Zakry Abdul Latif-Fairurizuan Tazari lost to Hiroyuki Endo-Kenichi Hayakawa (JPN) 23-21, 21-7.
Meanwhile Chong Wei's competitor, Lin Dan easily win the match against second seeded, Chen Long (CHN) 21-13, 22-20.
10 August, tomorrow semi-final actions:-
1.) Men's Single
- Nguyen Tien Minh (VIE) vs Lin Dan (CHN)
- Du Pengyu (CHN) vs Lee Chong Wei (MAS)
- Mohammad Ahsan - Hendra Setiawan (INA) vs Cai Yun - Fu Haifeng (CHN)
- Mathias Boe - Carsten Mogensen (DEN) vs Kim Ki Jung - Kim Sa Rang (KOR)
- Li Xuerui (CHN) vs BaeYeon Jui (KOR)
- Intanon Ratchanok (THA) vs V. Sindhu P (IND)
- Eom Hye Won - Jang Ye Na (KOR) vs Tian Qing - Zhao Yunlei (CHN)
- Wang Xiaoli - Yu Yang (CHN) vs Christinna Pedersen - Kamilla Rytter Juhl (DEN)
- Xu Chen - Ma Jin (CHN) vs Shin Baek Choel -Eom Hye Won (KOR)
- Ahmad Tontowi - Liliyana Natsir (INA) vs Zhang Nan - ZhaoYunlei (CHN)
BWF World Championship 2013 results : Lee Chong Wei (MAS) vs Wang Zhengming (CHN)
In previous action, Koo Kien Kiat - Tan Boon Heong overcome Chun Hei - Ka Long (HKG) 21-7, 21-12
Meanwhile Chong Wei's competitor, Lin Dan (CHN) defeated Chong Wei Feng (MAS), 22-20, 21-10 today to qualify to quarter-finals.
Unluckily, in men's doubles, Hoon Thien How - Tan Wee Kiong lost to China senior men's doubles Cai Yun - Fu Haifeng in straight sets 21-19, 21-13.
BWF World Championship 2013 results : Chong Wei vs Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka
The latest result on Badminton World Championship 2013 in Guangzhou, China.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei defeated Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka in three sets, 14-21, 21-18, 21-11 to proceed to third round on 8th August 2013. The match took about 1 hour a minute.
On next round he will oppose whether a young prospector of China, Zhengming Wang (14 seeded) or Vladimir Ivanov from Russia.
Meanwhile in mixed doubles, Chan Peng Soon - Liu Ying Goh lost straight game to Ki Jung Kim - Kyung Eun Jung from South Korea, 18-21, 19-21.
'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.
Paul Revington names Asia Cup 2013 squads
National hockey players increasing moral at its best but still shocked by the loss of the striker, Chua Boon Huat.
Paul Revington lead his boys today was so happy looking at the current situation, thus facilitating the task of listing 16 players in the team that will play in the Asian Cup campaign in Ipoh later (this month).
Eventhough they are still in misery moment after loss of a striker (accident), but they promise to make a death of Boon Huat as a boost to lift the trophy for the first time.
"The is no doubt that every player in the team still mourn the loss of Boon Huat in themselves. I can see from their expression face.
"Chua a great guy and what you can do now is to keep the memory of the memories with you.
"They promise to fulfill his dream to help Malaysia to win the Asian Cup, thus advancing to the Hockey World Cup 2014," said Revington.
Asian Cup 2013 will be held in Ipoh from 24th August to 1st September which Malaysia was drawn in Group A with Taiwan, Pakistan, and Japan. Meanwhile South Korea, India, Bangladesh and Oman were drawn in Group B.
Revington was present at Chua Boon Huat burial ceremony together with his boys in Malacca yesterday expected to announce in a time of 16 list of players to face Asian Cup 2013 soon.
"He told me that he want to see Malaysian Hockey advance to World Cup next year. So no matter who will be listed in national squad soon, we were determined to win the Asian Cup 2013 to fulfill his wishes," said Mohd Shahrun Nabil Abdullah yesterday.
The following is the list of 16 players in the Malaysian National Hockey teams announced by Paul Revington :-
- Azlan Misron
- Baljit Singh Charun Singh
- Faiz Helmi Jali
- Faizal Saari
- Izwan Firdaus Ahmad Tajuddin
- Kumar Subramaniam
- Mohd Fitri Saari
- Mohammad Izad Hakimi Jamaluddin
- Mohd Shahrun Nabil Abdullah
- Mohammad Sukri Abdul Mutalib
- Muhammad Firhan Ashaari Firhan
- Muhammad Marhan Mohd Jalil
- Muhammad Razie Abdul Abdul Rahman
- Nabil Fiqri Mohd Noor
- Roslan Jamaluddin
- Tengki Ahmad Tajuddin Abdul Jalil
Sacked him immediately is not a right solution?
According to Kelantan Football Association (KAFA) suspended president, Tan Sri Annuar Musa belief the consideration of various parties who claim Rajagobal fired is the best solution. Maybe all people agree with this but is not timely.
He claimed the that the matters is not only appoint to him (Rajagobal) but management of Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) entirely.
"In fact, the main task in developing football in the country is responsibility of the FAM as a centre body.
"The failure performance of Harimau Malaya because there is no effort to reform the country's football, he said yesterday.
Previously, the fans blame him (Rajagobal) for the declined performance of his boy in all 13 games this years, which only won twice, drawn one and lost 10 times.
Annuar said that Harimau Malaya will be able to be in the 100 world ranking but all things must be planned and develop in effective method in the future.
World Badminton Championship 2013 result : Chong Wei vs Scott Evans
Chong Wei as expected to pass first round of the World Badminton Championship 2013 after defeated Ireland's player, Scott Evans in Tianhe Gymnasium Guangzhou China, yesterday.
He's the top seed of the championship, has beaten Scott Evans in straight sets, 21-11, 21-15.
He has acknowledged about the new environment of the court may take sometime to adapt.
"It is normal (at the tournament), in the first round we have not able to adapt to the environment of the court.
"This is third time here, step in the court since arriving (including a two-day training).
"I hope able to adapt in the ring for the next round. But this is not a big deal for me," said Chong Wei yesterday.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei will oppose Indonesia's player, Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka for next round after Hayom beat Israeli Misha Zilberman 21-15, 23-21 yesterday.
For the record, Chong Wei last met Hayom in Indonesian Open 2013 at semi-finals match.
"Many of my friends come to Guangzhou, China to watch the tournaments. I will showcase the best action because I really want to win the title.
"Many people said this is the best time to win the world titile of championship. I will not let it go, "he said.
Meanwhile in other Malaysian singles, Liew Daren defeated Vladimir Malkov in three sets, 21-18, 20-22, 21-9 and Chong Wei Feng defeated Rajiv's Ouseph from England, 21-11, 21-15 to advance to second round.
The latest news today, in women's single, Tee Jing Yi (MAS) defeated by Sayaka Takahashi (JPN), 17-21, 17-21. Meanwhile in Men's Doubles, Goh V Shem - Lim Khim Wah (MAS) beat Martin Campbell - Patrick Machugh (SCO), 22-20, 21-17.
Nicol gained gold in World Games 2013
Malaysian, world number one queen squash, Datuk Nicol Ann David created a hat-trick as a champion for third time at the World Games tournament 2013 in Cali, Colombia.
She won the gold medal after defeating her rival Natalie Grinham from Netherlands with 3-0.
She beat Natalie in straight sets, 11-6, 11-9 and 11-8.
Meanwhile Low Wee Wern lost to Camille Serme from France for bronze medal. She lost 3-0 with score 11-8, 11-4 and 11-4.
For record she won twice gold previously in the quadrennial tournament in Duisburg, Germany 2005 and Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2009.
Germany coach replace Rajagobal?
The Germany legendary name, Rudi Voeller was touted as a prospects head of coach of Harimau Malaya on replacement candidate after Rajagobal resignation 31 December 2013.
Speculation on replacement of Rajagobal triggered after Harimau Malaya with no progress lost nine friendly matches compare two times win and one draw this year.
Former coach of Germany's 53-year-old will be assigned and responsible to bring Harimau Malaya to the weather of World Cup 2018 qualifying round campaign in Russia if true he will replace Rajagobal.
On other resources, Mueller is also expected candidates to help Harimau Malaya at Australia's Asian Cup campaign 2015 if the team successfully passed the qualifying campaign soon.
Football critics, Zakaria Abdul Rahim comment on speculation, he really welcome Mueller to lead the Harimau Malaya.
However Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) must undergo more details review and make the direction of target if they want to appoint him (Mueller).
"No spending more for Mueller as a coach for hunting greater success for Harimau Malaya.
"For me, there is no point in appointing him (Mueller) if we just want to reclaim the AFF Suzuki Cup title, better appointed local coaches," he said yesterday.
Meanwhile, the appointed of Rajagobal on April 20, 2009 will be continue services if him successfully passed the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) set by FAM to Harimau Malaya passed the 2015 Asian Cup qualifying campaign.
The others candidates touted to occupy the 'hot seat' after this, including Sarawak coach, Robert Alberts, former Singapore coach, Radojko Avramovic, head of coach of Harimau Muda A, Ong Kim Swee and former coach of Harimau Malaya, B.Sathianathan.
"Preparation of World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign should start early. I like to suggest Harimau Muda A or Harimau Muda B for the country's challenge for the campaign.
"In addition, the Harimau Malaya should also make arrangements in Germany where Mueller became coach for early exposure," said Zakaria.
Mueller was the former of coach for several world-renowned clubs like Marseille and AS Roma. Currently he serves as a director sport of German club, Bayern Leverkusen since 2005.
He has helped German reached the final of the 2002 World Cup before stepped down as a coach after German early exit at Euro 2004 campaign.
Chong Wei hope luck of Kingston Lee
The real mission in the 2013 World Championship, at Guangzhou China is the only Chong Wei can make it true. Realistically he is the only Malaysian player able to grab the title in single tournament which will kick off tomorrow at the Tianhe Gymnasium.
His way to final seems to 'quite pretty paths' with impressive current form after winning the Indonesian Open last June is look so bright for the second time.
He expected to oppose Lin Dan in the final if both of them made it through each obstacle.
Tomorrow he will play against Scott Evans from Scotland in the first round. In second round he will oppose Indonesian young player, Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka. His challenging is expected to commence in the third round to oppose the world number 14 player from China, Wang Zhengming.
If he managed to overcome all obstacle, his next expected challenger whether Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesian or Mark Zwiebler seeded 11th from Germany. In the semi-final he will face Du Pengyu the world number three from China.
Since his participation in the World Championship 2005 in Anaheim, United States, the best performance was two years ago in Wembley London when he was in the final but had to submit to Lin Dan, who is four-time world champion.
Meanwhile the other 21 Malaysians player in the championship, Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will not put high expectations according to the most of them are still new involved in the such as big tournament. If they can make it to quarter-finals or semi-finals it was described as a very good achievement.
For controversial doubles, Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong, this is a survival whether stick together or removed after the tournament. For this condition, they must at least reach the final stage. But from their best performance, they won the only major championship on Malaysian Open Super Series 2010. Everything seem difficult for them to meet the target in Guangzhou. However it is not impossible for the couple to make a surprise especially when the tournament is a survival for them.
Many observers expecting China once again can repeat their excellent achievement 2011 in Wembley London when they swept all five categories of the championship. Their excellent record continued when they were also swept five categories at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
In fact, the change of new shuttlecock standard this time is also said to give an advantage th the host South Korea who is longer use them rather than other countries. Malaysia already familiar with the new standard of shuttlecock past a few month ago.
Whatever it is, this is not an excuse for all Malaysian players to lose focus but we hope them to steal the focus to break 'great wall' of China from dominating all categories of events again.
Be selective choose club of world class status
Minister of Youth and Sport, YB Khairy Jamaludin Abu Bakar requested Football of Malaysia (FAM) to increase the priority to be selective to choose class A ranking friendly match but not intend them to avoid play against club in the future.
Khairy said that to play against club status must be selective by make sure it is the best club in the world as it admittedly can also help to improve the team's performance.
In terms of world ranking, he said that he wanted to give priority to the FAM friendly match against a team from other countries because it is real benchmarking of national team strength.
According to FAM schedule of this year, he told that it is not correct when the table's schedule to oppose many clubs status especially with low-quality club. If Harimau Malaya lose, they will condemned too much by fans. That's why it is a big mistake.
He also called to comment on Rajagobal's statements that rating for world ranking is not important since it is the benchmark for strength and reputation of the Harimau Malaya.
Meanwhile, a national player Mahalli Jasuli confess the Japan friendlies matches tours during Ramadhan (fasting) has effect the big lose results for them.
"I don't want to give excuses but the truth is having game during fast day is really different environment (exhausted) and I hope all fans understand the difficulties experienced against Japanese players too.
"In the first game against Shimizu S-Pulse we were lost only 2-0 as we play after the break but in the second and third friendly matches we played in a daytime," he said yesterday.
Rajagobal said that his boys did not display the actual game quality when played during daylight hours (fast), because less energy but during night it is different.
Mahali hope the fans of Harimau Malaya do not slacken support the team because of 'Japan nightmare'.
Rajagobal it is time to step down
Former national player, Khalid Ali urged Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to take drastic action to drop Rajagobal as a coach of Harimau Malaya.
He said that there will no progress for the country if him (Rajagobal) continue his job as national coach. Him looked lacked of ideas after about five years to guide the Harimau Malaya.
In addition, with dismal performance during the team friendly matches this year it is right time to opt him out as a head of coach of Harimau Malaya.
"I feel disappointed and fed up when until now he still seeking players to fix in the squad of Harimau Malaya. The reason given by him almost same all the time by do experiment and test every player in friendly match," he said.
Malaysia ranked 159 of world ranking of FIFA showed no improvement. The management of FAM prefer to hold matches with club status for international friendly match including the withdrawal of two class A friendly match with Singapore last June
For last four friendly matches recorded, Harimau Malaya lost quite big number of goals when opposed club status Chelsea, 4-1, Shimizu S-Pulse 2-0, Shonan Bellmare 5-0 and Tokyo Verdy 5-0.
