07 Jan

Second-half substitute Ahmed Khalil struck in the third minute of stoppage-time as UAE sealed their place at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals with a 1-0 win over Malaysia at Al Shabab Stadium on Wednesday. The home side dominated the entire contest but failed to convert any of their chances until former AFC Young Player of the Year Khalil curled home from the edge of the area. Malaysia had to win their final game to keep their slender hopes of joining Uzbekistan in qualifying from the three team Group C alive, but the UAE's second win leaves Malaysia without a point...

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07 Jan

Players must play competitive matches every week to excel internationally while the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) must emphasize on a number of aspects before sending players for training overseas says 'Raja Bola' Datuk Ghani Minhat. The legendary former international, national coach and team manager, said if the decision to send the national Under-23 players for training overseas, it cannot be for just a short period but must be at least for a whole season. "Programmes like this must go on for at least a season not just a short stint like what was done...

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24 Dec

JAIHO wishes his fellow Christian bloggers, readers, friends a Blessed Christmas and Holy New Year. May Jesus Be Born in your hearts today and always. "She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. " Luke 2:7 Blessed Christmas....

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18 Dec

Malaysia ended a 20-year gold drought when they edged Vietnam 1-0 in the football final at the 25th SEA Games held at the Main Stadium, National Sports Complex, here on Thursday.Malaysia's winning goal came from an own goal by Vietnam's defender, Mai Xuan Hop in the 83rd minute. A cross by Safiq Rahim to substitute Mohamad Zaquan Adha Abd Razak in front of the Vietnam goalposts was deflected by Mai but the ball went straight into his own goal.The last time Malaysia won the gold in football was in Kuala Lumpur (1989) under the guidance of British coach, Trevor Hartley. Playing in...

03:43 / Local / Sports
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15 Dec

Malaysia's challenge in the badminton men's singles at the Laos SEA Games ended as early as in the first round when Muhammad Hafiz Hashim and Liew Daren lost their matches at Gymnasium 1, National Sports Complex, here. Without the presence of world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia had to forget about a gold medal in the men's singles. However, Malaysia's men's doubles pairs of Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong and Mohd Fairuzizuan Tazari-Mohd Zakry Latif, and women's singles Wong Mew Choo and Lydia Cheah will be in the quarter-finals Tuesday. So will the women's doubles pairs of Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei...

03:41 / Local / Sports
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15 Dec

While the Malaysian media were congratulating K. Rajagobal after his boys defeated hosts Laos to go into the football final of the 25th SEA Games, the coach's frowned expression suggested that he was thinking hard. Perhaps he was thinking of ways to fire up the spirits of his squad who will meet Vietnam in the final on Thursday. Vietnam had beaten Malaysia 3-1 in the second match in Group A on Dec 6. "Maybe I shouldn't be talking too much and let the players think for themselves how to boost their own spirits and win the final," he said after the Malaysia-Laos...

03:39 / Local / Sports
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14 Dec

Liverpool suffered their second home embarrassment in five days as Arsenal grabbed the points in a game which was supposed to be a new beginning for the Anfield men. Manager Rafael Benitez had insisted the season started again today after the midweek Champions League defeat to Fiorentina. But he did not get his wish even though Liverpool led at the break through Dirk Kuyt and should have had a penalty when William Gallas felled Steven Gerrard. Arsenal grabbed two quick goals through a Glen Johnson own goal and an outstanding winner from Andrey Arshavin to heap more misery on the men from Merseyside. Arshavin...

03:37 / International / Sports
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12 Dec

Malaysia erased Thailand's 36 years record of qualifying for the semi-finals of the SEA Games football tournament when its footballers defeated the Thai defending champions 2-1 in the last match of Group A played at the Main Stadium of the Laos National Sports Complex here on Friday. While the Malaysian coach, K.Rajagobal, was cheerful, Thailand's under-23 squad coach Steve Darby was a picture of dejection.At a news conference after the match, Rajagobal credited goalkeeper, Mohd Sharbinee Allawee; substitute player, Mohamad Azmi Muslim; and S.Kunanlan as well as the rest of the team on their hard work, eventhough the team was down...

03:35 / Local / Sports
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09 Dec

Malaysia beat Cambodia 4-0 in a SEA Games Group A match at Chao Anuvong Stadium here Tuesday night to keep its semi-final hopes alive. The goals were scored by Abdul Manaf Mamat (34min), Norshahrul Idlan Talaha (76min), S.Kunanlal (81min) and Shafiq Rahim (84min).Malaysia has to beat SEA Games defending champion Thailand this Friday to book a ticket to the semi-final....

03:27 / Local / Sports
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09 Dec

HEAD of FAM Competitions department Haji Ahmad Fuad Daud, and Head of International Affairs Kelly Sathiaraj (pic) has been apppointed as FAM deputy general secretary. Bot the appointments will take effect in January 2010. It is learnt that FAM President Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah wanted a candidate who has international exposure and Kelly fitted well into the plan. Kelly was a part of AFC competitions department spent close to 8 years in AFC before joining FAM in 2006. Meanwhile Fuad was Pahang FA secretary before joining FAM in 2004. To both Fuad and Kelly, Jaiho wishes you all the best. * Thanks Razlan...

03:24 / Local / Sports
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