A new football academy was launch in Kuching in the past weekend which sees another football academy by local man to improve and polish the local talent in Sarawak. Hopefully with this new academy can give a new impact in youngster development within Sarawakian itself. We also hope that the First Touch Football Academy players will have their own platform and chances to further their talent in any professional team regionally or internationally.
The kids have start their first session in and motivated by Guy Bwele which come as guest of honour to the event.
Not to miss a former Sarawak player Guy Bwele also the to launch this ceremony together with the management of First Touch Soccer Development
Congratulation F.T.S.D. and we wish that player can contribute in professional platform in the future.
Today is the last day for Dato' K. Rajagopal as a Malaysia National Squad as his contract has not been extended anymore. Dato' K. Rajagopal has led Malaysia to ends 20 years gold medal drought in SEA Games 2009 which has motivate the team to win the following ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup in 2010. Since then he was given a nickname as "King Gopal" as he brought the local talent such Norshahrul "Matyo" Idlan Talaha, Safee Sali, Shafiq Rahim, Khairul Fahmi "Apek" Che Mat and many more local talent. He also twist up the mentality of local football supporters as he and the team bring a very good quality game among ASEAN country.
Unfortunately this year he might be out of ideas to counter the ASEAN country as the ASEAN country also getting better from day to day. With a lose in AFF Suzuki Cup and disqualified to go through to World Cup and Asian Cup has led Football Association of Malaysia to not continue his contract although there is one more match balance for Asian Cup Qualification.
With all his contribution to rise up Malaysian names to the world, we from Sarawak Football would like to say THANK YOU and good luck in the future.
Guy Bwele, a name that always been says after seeing the unstable midfield and defensive line of Sarawak in the match against Sabah. It's maybe too early to say about it but Guy Bwele great defensive command and a great pass to open the game will sure be miss. Bwele which was sign in 2011 was the only foreign player which stays for a long term and also meet few others foreigner partners including Kalle Sone, Vendran Muratovic, Ivan Babic and Joel Epalle.
Bwele who shows a great leadership and techniques sure been love by local supporters and will be remembered. His rumors to join Hobart Zebras FC an affiliates of Italian Juventus in Australia. Some community also sees to appreciate Bwele as they make some event to say thank you to Guy Bwele for all what he have done for Sarawak. Will Guy Bwele truly been miss by Sarawakian?
Ashri Chuchu who was absent for the last night match in Stadium Negeri Petrajaya due to representing Malaysia in series of tournament including 27th SEA Games in Myanmar. His action was miss by a thousands of Sarawakian supporters which saw Sarawak had a draw against Sabah. The game ended in 75th minutes due to heavy rain was first see the scoring from Sabah where comes from a dead ball (free kick) but Aliredza become a heroes as he head in a cross form captain fantastic Joseph Kalang Tie.
Ashri Chuchu great performancein 27th SEA Games Myanmar will sure he will be one of the important line up in both Sarawak FA and Malaysia squad in next season. A player who rise up confidence in Malaysia vs Vietnam when opening a goal. LEt's pray for the best of Ashri Chuchu and Sarawak FA.
Draw. Raining. The two words which will always be remembered for the last night pre-season friendly match of Borneo Darby : Sarawak vs Sabah. This is some statistics and picture from the last match.
The fifth match of pre season finally come home after 4 match away in Indonesia against series of Indonesian clubs. The record all along the pre season series in Indonesia sees the last match Sarawak lose 2-0. Ticket for the match tonight starts from RM10 to RM15 which can be found in Lea Sports Centre Hopoh and at Stadium Negeri Petrajaya itself. This match also know as 'Borneo Derby' where sees two rival teams of Borneo which is one from the north and the other one from south. Who will win it tonight? Let's full house the stadium.
To see Malaysia (Harimau Muda A) played yesterday against Indonesia (Garuda Muda) has be another unlucky streak for Ashri Chuchu which has only qualified to semi-final in the last three cup he played. Playing with Sarawak is the first one as Sarawak face Pahang in Malaysia Cup Semi-Final where Sarawak was beaten away with 3-1 and draw 1-1 in Stadium Negeri Petrajaya, Kuching which sees Pahang through to final with 4-2 aggregate.
The streak continues as he represents Malaysia in BIDC Cup in Laos where Malaysia conceded in semi-final against Myanmar where a mistake of communications of Malaysian defender and goalkeeper sees Myanmar through to final with 1-0 win.
Yesterday is the most disappointed day for Malaysian when sees Malaysia lose to Indonesia in penalty kick spot where Malaysia change 40% of the first eleven line-up to sees Ashri Chuchu on the bench for the whole game. Indonesia who first open the score with a wonderful one-two pass which lead to a goal. Thamil Arasu then equalize in the second half from a corner direct to Thamil Arasu and he score the goal. Unfortunately for Malaysia as they hold up until penalty and hoping SEA Games 2009 miracle could once again happen ends with a lose in penalty with 3-2 where Malaysia will be facing Singapore for the third place game.
Ashri Chuchu, Rozaimi Abd Rahman & Hazwan Bakri is the three Borneo Trio in Harimau Muda A Squad for the SEA Games 2013 in Myanmar and all of this trio has shine up with goals which helps Harimau Muda A Squad to lead the group stage with a win against Brunei, Laos and Viet Nam.
Rozaimi Abd Rahman who first cheers Malaysian with first ever goal for Harimau Muda A in thi SEA Games 2013 editions with a shot to left goal post of Brunei Darussalam and a thundering shot by Sarawakian, Ashri Chuchu hit the post before went into the goal to give Malaysia a 2-0 win against Brunei.
The 'Rawrr!' of the young tiger continues as they face Laos in the second match and the goal come in the early minutes of 6 when Hazwan Bakri from Labuan shot it in at the top corner of the goal. Malaysia conceded a goal starts from Laos free kick which head in by K. Rueben into Malaysia own goal. A half volley and a tap from Hazwan Bakri is enough to put the first hat trick in the competition and complete the 4-1 win for Malaysia. A counter attack by Malaysia as Savindran receive a through pass and hit a low cross into the penalty box and Laos player slide the ball into his own goal to give Malaysia 3-1 lead.
Against Singapore in the third match give a real pressure as Singapore at least need a draw to go through to the last four and if Malaysia loss, Viet Nam will have a better chances to go through as Malaysia will face Viet Nam in the last match. Singapore vs Malaysia is a 50-50 match as both sides never stops attacking each other and Singapore who first take the lead but luckily the Sabahan youngster, Rozaimi Abd Rahman amazing free kick give Malaysia a point and second on the table after the 3rd game.
Scoring against Viet Nam will be one of the moment that will be remembered by Ashri Chuchu as it give confidence to the team to be in the final four of SEA Games 2013. Malaysia who first been attack by Viet Nam almost conceded few goals as Izham Tarmizi make few mistake but luckily the mistakes is well covered by defender and himself. A thundering left-footed blast from Ashri Chuchu starts from a cross into the box by Savindran which past 5 player in the box which hold by Ashri Chuchu before make the half-volley. Savindran which is on form prove that he is also dangerous as he receive a through pass from Irfan Farzail before make a short turn and shot low right of Viet Nam goal keeper. Malaysia conceded a goal as Viet Nam able to manipulate the mistake from defenders and shot it into the goal. Final whistle blows with Malaysia win 2-1 and through to the last four against Indonesia.
After a few weeks of trial and training, the full squad for the 'Crocs' to face Malaysia Super League 2014 has been confirm and will leave town for a series of pre-season match in Indonesia. Half of the teams has been changed in order to make the 'Crocs' as one of the big competitor in MSL2014 which will have their kick-off on January 17, 2014. The players that have confirm to play for Sarawak 'The Crocs' are:-
1. Mohd Fadzley Rahim 2. Ronny Harun 3. Mazwandi Zakeria 4. Mafry Balang 5. Molirad Janjuš 6. Lot Abu Hassan 7. Zamri Morshid 8. Reeshafiq Alwi 9. Rasyid Aya 10. Muamer Salibasic 11. Ashri Chuchu 12. Ramesh Lai Ban Huat 13. Dzulazlan Ibrahim 14. Akmal Rizal 15. Putera Nadher (Junior Eldstal) 16. Mohd Shahrol Saperi 17. Mohd. Hairol Mokhtar 18. Aidil Mohammad 19. Joseph Kalang Tie 20. Alireza Abbasfard 21. Azizan Saperi 22. Sani Anuar Kamsani 23. S. Chanturu 24. Dalglish Papin Test 25. Mohd Dzulfadli Awang Marajeh 26. Gabor Gyepes
This list of player will face Metro FC, Arema Malang, PERSEBAYA Surabaya and PERSEPAM Madura in Indonesia. Sarawak also been schedule for a home and away match against Sabah to complete their pre-season match.
Against Pulau Pinang in the first match of Malaysia FA Cup will be the real test after the series of pre-season match in Indonesia and Sabah as Pulau Pinang will present the best of the best line up after winning the FAM League last season campaign which means this is the match of Malaysia Premier League Champion against FAM League Champion. Who will win and go through? Let's wait and see.
After a wonderful year of 2013, The 'Crocs' for sure will presented their best of the best line up for the upcoming Malaysian Super League 2014. The 'Crocs' which won the 2013 Malaysia Premier League with the tittle 'Invincible' has come out with a lot of transfer rumours including bring in former Bayer Laverkusen and Germany ex-national defender, Manuel Friedrich, which come for two weeks trial alongside with Ryan Griffiths, former Newcastle Jets (A-League) top scorer.
This trial also joined with local big names including former national player Akmal Rizal and S. Chanturu alongside with Lot Abu Hassan(PKNS FC), Reeshafiq Alwi (PKNS FC), Fadzley Rahim (DRB-Hicom) and Rasyid Aya (JDT II).
