Merdeka Cup 2013 Full Results, Malaysia vs Myanmar

Congratulations to Harimau Muda A become the champion of Merdeka Cup 2013 after defeated Myanmar 2-0. Malaysia goals scored by Rozaimi Abdul Rahman at 29th minute and Putera Nadher Amarhan at 94th minute.

Rozaimi completed the ball when Myanmar's keeper failed to catch neatly shot by Wan Zack Haikal. While Putera Nadher easily beat the goalkeeper and swipe the goal into opponent's goal. 

Meanwhile Singapore got third place after defeating Thailand 2-1 today.

The followings pics were the match of Malaysia vs Myanmar tonight.

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I'm still hungry - Rozaimi

Rozaimi Abdul Rahman, Harimau Muda A amongst the best striker was the hero after scoring two goals to help Malaysia gained three points against Thailand two days ago. He claimed that he still not  satisfied with his performance and promise to increase skills to the highest level of his career.

He was listed in the first team squad under-23 years old had scored two goals to repay faith given by the head coach, Ong Kim Swee.

Malaysia with perfects points without lose, won all the group matches will oppose Myanmar as a runner up, four points will replay in the final match tomorrow at 8.45 p.m (Malaysia local time).

For the previous record Myanmar defeated by Malaysia 2-1. 

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Merdeka Cup 2013, Ong Kim Swee on Dilemma

Harimau Muda A head coach, Ong Kim Swee in the pleasant dilemma once again when his boy last night able to defeat Thailand 3-0. That's mean he has array of bright talent to call upon.

In the match last night, he has called seven new players in the first team where they comfortably defeated Thailand which made him headache to choose the players for the final match against Myanmar this Saturday.

Otherwise he must has a good calculation to point while the big names is not be a factor when he names a lines up soon. 

He said that all players can play once we need them anytime to replace for the main squad. Actually they are not subs players but in football the team only need eleven first team to play in the field. As a conclusions, all of them are the best to be chosen in the Harimau Muda A.

Kim Swee will see from all contribution given by the players and not because the big names in the team or scorers last night.

Thailand head coach, Kairung Threejagsang was graceful in accepting the defeat even he was claimed the second goal by Rozaimi's hand ball had made upset mood to his boys. The overall game was clearly on Malaysia side.

He really disappointed with the Thai captain's suspended, Mahamasabri where he should become Thailand back up to strengthen or produce goal. 

Maybe if they played with Harimau Muda A earlier, it could have been better.

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Merdeka Cup Football Tournament 2013 Harimau Muda A take a challenge

It is revived after five years old are not held by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The tournament will be held on 7th September to 14th September 2013. Pahang is chosen as a host. 

Once Merdeka Cup is an annual  event of the prestigious national football calender. Many strong team come to join. Amongst the team joined since 1957 are South Korea, Japan, Algeria, Ghana, Morroco, Iraq, New Zealand, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Pakistan and several clubs from Argentina and Brazil.

In tournament of Merdeka Cup 2013, there are three countries confirmed to join, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand.

Harimau Muda A will represent Malaysia according to Harimau Malaya has to prepare for friendly against Uzbekistan and India in this month.

The following is the match fixtures on 7th September 2013

The following is the match schedule along the tournament:-

 

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