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| Men’s hockey squad successfully defends SEA Games title Posted: 21 Dec 2013 04:18 AM PST The Malaysian men's hockey squad proved that they are in the league of their own when they trounced Singapore 5-0 in the final at the Theinphyu Hockey Stadium and defended their SEA Games gold medal today. Coached by Tai Beng Hai, the squad also proved that the combination of senior and junior players was not a factor for them to shine and keep their unbeaten record intact. As the preferred team, the squad consistently displayed excellent performance and Azreen Rizal Nasir scored the first goal in the 7th minute before Muhammad Azammi Adabi added another goal for the team in the 19th minute. Dangerouslee Mathew put pressure on the opposing team as he scored the third goal for Malaysia in the 26th minute before Mohammed Azzami scored another goal in the 32nd minute. The second half saw both teams gave tough competitions, but Ahmad Kazamirul Nasruddin completed the rout with a penalty stroke in the 63rd minute. With the result, Singapore took the silver, while Myanmar won the bronze after defeating Thailand 2-0. To reporters, Beng Hai said he was satisfied with the squad's excellent performance throughout the Games. "We are so proud to have delivered the expected gold medal," he said. Senior player Roslan Jamaluddin, 35, he was proud to have helped the squad to defend the gold medal after winning it at the 2007 SEA Games in Korat, Thailand. "I'm so happy because being a senior member in the squad, I am still able to help defending our gold medal. I hope the new breed of players will continue our excellent performance in Southeast Asia," said Roslan, who is the goal keeper. The national women's hockey team also delivered the gold medal as expected after beating Thailand 6-1 in the final yesterday . - Bernama, December 21, 2013. |
| Tim Sherwood uncertain over Spurs role Posted: 21 Dec 2013 02:27 AM PST Sherwood was installed as interim manager following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas in the wake of a 5-0 home defeat against Liverpool last weekend. The former Blackburn midfielder oversaw a defeat in his first match in charge, the midweek home loss to West Ham in the League Cup quarter-finals, and is keen to register his first victory when he takes his side to St Mary's Stadium. "If it was down to me, I'm getting a 10-year contract now but football doesn't work like that," said Sherwood, who has been given no guarantee he will be in charge beyond the visit to the south coast. "It's all about getting the results. I listen to managers all the time talking about the project, but the project is you win games or get sacked. End of story. "I hope to have a chat with the chairman. I'm obviously taking the game on Sunday, but the games come thick and fast around Christmas, so I don't know when we are going to get that meeting in." Sherwood believes the foundations are in place to improve on the club's inconsistent form. Despite poor results of late, Spurs are only five points off the top four going into the latest round of matches and having progressed to the knock-out stages of the Europa League. "I know the players we have got here, and I know the good young talent coming through the club," he said. "We need to determine what long-term success is at this football club. That is something that the powers that be need to decide." Sherwood will attempt to outwit Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has also been linked with the Spurs vacancy but insists he has had no contact with the White Hart Lane club. Ajax coach Frank De Boer has ruled out a move to north London while Guus Hiddink, Fabio Capello and Glenn Hoddle are among the other names linked with the post. Pochettino, though, insists his thoughts are firmly on his current job and in the build-up to Sunday's game he spoke positively about his relationship with the Southampton hierarchy. "As a manager what's really important is that the sporting aspect is under my control, in terms of signings," he said. "Without my agreement no signings go through, and those two basic things are very important for any manager." Southampton's recent disappointing results have taken the edge off their impressive start to the season, but their last two outings have seen them secure well-earned points against Manchester City and Newcastle. "The thing about this team is that it's always played the same way," Pochettino said. "It's played with the same identity against Arsenal and Chelsea, then against Manchester City. "Those were really tough games of course, there's no denying that, but overall, despite that, the team has been playing well and with the same philosophy and identity which is the most important factor." Tottenham's Andros Townsend is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Pochettino has six senior absentees including Artur Boruc, Victor Wanyama and Nathaniel Clyne.- AFP, December 21, 2013. |
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