AFF Suzuki Cup Final : Malaysia vs Indonesia - Second Leg

Malaysia put up strong show to lift AFF title for the first time
by ERIC SAMUEL reports from JAKARTA



MALAYSIA dished out yet another strong performance and were crowned champions of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) championship at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta last night.

They were beaten 1-2 by Indonesia in the second-leg final match but a 3-0 victory in the first-leg encounter at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday proved to be enough for them, claiming the Suzuki Cup 4-2 on aggregate.

It was the first time Malaysia won the AFF championship title since the biennial tournament was introduced in 1996.

Malaysia played against a desperate Indonesia last night in front of 95,000 spectators.

And they made it more difficult for Indonesia to save the tie with a specatacular goal by Mohd Safee Sali in the 53rd minute. Safee, who scored a brace in the first leg, took his tally five goals and won the Golden Boot.

Muhammad Nasuha equalised in the 71st minute and Malaysian centreback Mohd Muslim Ahmad nodded in an own goal to give Indonesia victory on the night.

The young Malaysian side kept their composure and showed great determination to emerge as the champions.

Indonesia were without their inspirational flanker Okto Maniani, who was out on suspension, while striker Yongky Ari Bowo was not in the starting list due to injury.

Their replacements were Arif Suyono and Irfan Bachdim.

As expected, Indonesia, who had beaten Malaysia 5-1 in the opening Group A match at the same venue, came charging from the first whistle. But the Malaysian defence, marshalled by Mohd Muslim Ahmad and Mohd Fadhli Shas, did well to keep a tight leash on the two Indonesian dangermen Christian Gonzales and Irfan Bachdim.

Indonesia won a penalty when Mohd Sabree Abu handled the ball in the 15th minute. But much to their disappointment, skipper Firman Utina’s tame shot was easily saved goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat.

The Indonesians, desperate for an early goal, kept on pressing but Khairul stood out, warding off at least five attempts from them before the teams went for the break.

Malaysia looked dangerous on the counter attack. Against the run of play Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin sent a long through ball for Safee to chase and the Selangor hitman finished off clinically put Malaysia in front in the 54th minute.

Indonesia now needed five goals to beat Malaysia and they had to take desperate measures and introduced their aging star, Bambang Pamungkas, for Irfan Bachdim at the hour mark.

Despite a goal down, Indonesia never gave up and their persistence paid off when defender Mohd Nasuha hit home the rebound off a save by goalkeeper Khairul in the 72nd minute.

Then with the clock ticking away, Mohd Muslim handed them a goal off a goalmouth melee in the 87th minute.

Later Wednesday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak declared Friday, Dec 31, a public holiday in recognition of our team's AFF-Suzuki Cup triumph

Malaysia line-up in their "lucky" blue jersey for 2nd leg.


Malaysia's Mohamad Ashari Samsudin challenges Indonesia's Mohammad Ridwan during their AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 final second leg match at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium, Wednesday.- GLENN GUAN/The Star (Jakarta)


Malaysia's S. Kunalan challenges Indonesia's Mohammad Nasuha for the ball during the AFF Suzuki Cup final, second leg match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, December 29, 2010. GLENN GUAN/The Star


Police trucks enter the Gelora Bung Karno stadium before the start of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 final, second leg match in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday.-GLENN GUAN/The Star


We are the champions: The Malaysian team celebrating with their trophy after winning the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 final at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta Wednesday night. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

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Source
The Star Online
AFF Suzuki Cup Official Websites
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AFF Suzuki Cup Final : Malaysia vs Indonesia - First Leg

Malaysia trashed Indonesia 3-0 in the first leg of AFF Suzuki Cup final @ Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. It was a great match with high and low feeling.

Mohd Safee Sali scored the opening goal after a great move & saved by fellow teammate, Norsharul Idlan Talaha.. He stole the ball from Mohammad Nasuha from the right and burst into the box from the byline before finding Mohd Safee Sali with an open chance to score at 60th minute. At 67th minute, Norsharul did the same effort to pave the way for substitution Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin to score the second goal. Safee scored the third goal for Malaysia, nodding in a cross from Mahali Jasul at 73th minute.

In the middle of the game, there is disturbing behavior from the fans and the game had to be stopped for 10 min. The Indonesian player complained that the local fans dazzling the laser beams at them. The management had to seek help from both police & security force to calm down the fans before proceeding the game.

K. Rajagopal, the coach, said that the boys did their jobs well after the breather. Malaysia will face Indonesia in 2nd leg at Indonesia home ground at Wednesday and hopefully they can hold the game and win the AFF Suzuki Cup.


Goals Highlight

EURO 2008

Yes !!!
Spain Won!!!
Hail to Torres!!

UEFA Champion League 2008

It's a memorable day for team Manchester United Football Club. They had won the UEFA Champion League 2008 at Moscow defeat Chelsea Football Club in final.


Man Utd and Chelsea have a tie break for 120 minutes and Man Utd Won the penalty shoot out. Cristiano Ronaldo give Man Utd a lead at the 26 minutes when he headed in the ball crossed by Wes Brown. At 45 mins just before the first half game end, Chelsea level up by scoring a equaliser goal when Didier Drogba shot reflected Nemanja Vidic and landed in front of Frank Lampard. Lampard pick up the ball and pushed it through the keeper. More attack from both side at the second half game but yet no score. The game went into extra-time and yet no score from both side. Both team missed a lof of chances and was wasted of opportunity. Due to tie, the final winner have to decide by penalty shoot out.

Carlos Tevez stood up and scored for Man Utd first penalty with a beautiful kick. Michael Ballack was Chelsea first penalty taker and he score too. Both team second penalty tacker, Michael Carrick & Juliano Belletti scored give both team a 2-2 in penalty shoot out. It was a disaster when Cristiano Ronaldo missed the third penalty while Frank Lampard ensure Chelsea lead the penalty shoot out 2-3. Owen Hagreaves and Ashley Cole scored for the fourth round penalty taker while Luis Nani the fifth penalty taker scored to give Man Utd a little hope. The scenario changed when John Terry, the Captain of Chelsea missed the penalty and falled down due to slippery. This give Man Utd a hope and is was once again a tie. The game continued with Anderson & Salomon Kalou scored the 6th round penalty taker. Ryan Giggs came out as the seventh Man Utd penalty taker, scored while Nicholas Anelka missed the penalty shoot out eventually gave away the tittle to Man Utd. A tremendous save by Edwin Van der Sar gave Man Utd second time to clinch the title under Sir Alex Ferguson. It's was a great game as the fan in a joy celebrating their favourite team win.

United Celebrate with penalty hero goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar.

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Champion League : Sporting Lisbon VS Manchester United

Date : 20 September
Time : 2.30 am
Venue : Restoran Gulam Rasul (New)

This morning went to watch football alone at mamak stall. It's was champion league qualifying round. The match betweenn Sporting Lisbon & Manchester United (Hail to Man UtD!!! ).

Stats :
Score : Sporting Lisbon (0) - Manchester United (1)
Goal Scorer : Christiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) 62`
Shots: Sporting Lisbon (16) - Manchester United (8)
On Target : Sporting Lisbon (8) - Manchester United (4)
Fouls : Sporting Lisbon (10) - Manchester United (9)
Corner : Sporting Lisbon (3) - Manchester United (5)
Offsite : Sporing Lisbon (2) - Manchester United (1)
Time Of Possession : Sporting Lisbon (49%) - Manchester United (51%)
Yellow Card : Sporting Lisbon (1) - Manchester United (2)
Red Card : None
Saves : Sporting Lisbon (3) - Manchester United (8)













This match was not that excited as i thought before. From the begining, Sporting Lisbon was pushing so hard. They intercepted each and every pass made by Manchester United. Beside, their movement and attack was so fast. By the way, i'm not going to comment the whole match . If u want to see comment (if u miss the match), kindly click here --> Report.

Edwin Van der Sar was the best in the whole match. He had made 8 good save. If Manchester United without him, sure goal been break already. At the defending line, Narmenja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand had done a good job . Even, i can see Vidic been knocked on head for few times in order to clear the ball away. Wes Brown had give a beautiful crossed where Christiano Ronaldo managed to find an open space and give a nice finishing touch. But for Patrice Evra, i don't really confident with him . I think that he should be playing more in defensive rather than offensive.

Michael Carrick doesn't show anything in that match. I can see him he is lack of concentration. Most of the time, he had been backup by others teammates. He's more to defensive mid fielding. Paul Scholes & Ryan Giggs been consistent but i expect goals from both of this veteran . Luis Nani was the biggest disppointed player that i felt in the whole match . I can see he is too self-fish at most of the time. He had waste a few opportunity that probably others teammates had better chance to score but he try to score from a narrow angle. Christiano Ronaldo was in a great shape . Despite been guard so hard, he managed to find a space and scored an opening and only goal in the match at the minutes of 62 . Wayne Rooney played alone at the upfront. He had just recovery and not in 100% fitness but he still give a good fight and ran a lot in the field . He had shot a few but was wasted.

A few substitutions was made. Luis Saha for Wayne Rooney, Oliveira Anderson for Ryan Giggs and Carlos Trevez for Christiano Ronaldo. Sporting Lisbon have the speed, pace, agility, great passing, attacking and counter attack. Even there are a few shot was so near and dangerous. As for Manchester United, I do hope at the next coming game, they would give a better game and of cos more scores!

disappointed day

Yesterday was a disappointed day to me...
England lose penalty shoutout 3-1 to Portugal...
It was another terrible match...
Rooney being sent of for pushing his own club teammates C. Ronaldo...
Lampard, Gerrard and Carragher miss penalty...


Another match...
The biggest upset...
Brazil lost to France 1-0...
History repeated...
Brazil lost to France before in World Cup 1998 in Final..
8 years later, Brazil lost again to them...
Is a tragedy to me...

World CUp Fever 2006

World Cup Fever is Back Again...

It's 4 years once...

This year are held at Germany..

It will be my ultimate nightmare..

Manchested United Lose to Chelsea...

Date : 29 April 2006
Time : 7.45 pm
Venue: Kader's Corner, Setapak

Went to watch football match Manchested United vs Chelsea in Premier League...
Man Utd lose as Chelsea are really too strong...
Although both side is attacking..
But, Chelsea have more advantage as their player are top form...
The final score is Chelsea (3) - Man Utd (o)...
Scorer is Galas, Joe Cole n Carvalho...

Next session will be a tough session for Man Utd as Chelsea brought a lot of players..
One of the player is Ballack as Attacking Midfielder/Midfielder