The Malaysian Insider :: Sports
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| Malaysia revive semifinal hopes with emphatic 4-1 win over Laos Posted: 28 Nov 2012 08:04 AM PST  Malaysia's Wan Zack Haikal Wan Nor celebrates after scoring the team's third goal against Laos during their AFF Suzuki Cup Group B soccer match in Kuala Lumpur November 28, 2012. – Reuters pic The national side lived up to national head coach Datuk K. Rajagobal's prediction that his boys would bounce back against Laos after an embarrassing 0-3 defeat to Singapore in their opening match. As expected, Rajagobal wielded the axe on goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat whose butter fingers was responsible for Malaysia's second goal against Singapore. Rajagobal took a bold step by introducing Mohd Farizal Marlias in goal and Mohd Shakir Shaari in midfield. Skipper Safiq Rahim broke the dead lock in the 15th minute with a superb free kick from the edge of the box to give the 20,000 odd supporters every reason to forget Sunday's disappointment. However, a lapse in defence saw Laos equalise through Khonesavanh Sihavong whose shot in the 39th minute deflected off a defender and sailed above the outstretched arms of Farizal. Though the first half ended 1-1, the second half was a totally different ball game as the Malayan Tigers had a better 'bite' of the game with Mohd Safee Mohd Sali missing a number of good opportunities. The Pelita Jaya striker however, made amends in the 67th minute after an excellent cross from Wan Zack Haikal Wan Nor gave him an easy task of beating Laos goalkeeper from close range. Wan Zack then got into the act by heading in a measured cross from the left by S. Kunalan in the 75th minute. Not contended with the scoreline, Rajagobal pulled out Safee and introduced Mohd Khyrill Muhymeen Zambri and the move paid off handsomely when the striker struck just a minute after coming on to put Malaysia 4-1 up in the 79th minute. Malaysia must however, beat Indonesia on Dec 1, to have any chance of making it to the semifinals and onwards to defend the title while Laos and Singapore will play their match at the Shah Alam Stadium simultaneously. – Bernama |
| Scolari to be named Brazil coach Posted: 28 Nov 2012 07:03 AM PST
Scolari (picture), who led Brazil to their last World Cup title in 2002 and was heavily favoured to take over, will replace Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin confirmed he had chosen a new coach but declined to give a name. "We did a thorough evaluation and what we need is someone with the right skills, dedication and experience. I am absolutely certain that the fans will be happy with our choice," CBF president Jose Maria Marin told reporters at an event in Sao Paulo. "Pressure will be great at the World Cup, and that's understandable, and we need someone who can cope with that," said Marin, who added that the announcement would be made on Thursday but did not give a time or place. "We need everyone to get behind the new coach," he added. Marin had previously said the coach would be named in January but decided it would be better to make the decision before Saturday's draw in Sao Paulo for the Confederations Cup, which Brazil hosts next year. "This shows that there is no crisis, that everything is under control," he said. Brazil will be under huge pressure to win a sixth world title in 2014. Scolari also coached Portugal at Euro 2004 and 2008 and the 2006 World Cup. While Marin was making the announcement, national teams director Andres Sanchez said in a statement that he had handed in his resignation. Sanchez had already said he was opposed to sacking Menezes and had not been consulted. – Reuters |
BRASILIA, Nov 28 – Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to be named as the new coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, a source close to Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said today.| You are subscribed to email updates from The Malaysian Insider :: Sports To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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