Muslims in Malaysia and their worldwide brothers celebrated the 'victory day' on last sunday. Also known as the Eid in the west, the celebration was dedicated for their hard resistance towards the evil and lust, which is believed to be human's natural enemy.
The celebration was excessive sometimes, added to the fact that August is the month of independence. So the mood is more on food, school break, domestic travelling and enjoying the festival season.
Does the Eid affecting the football season? the answer is no. Series of friendlies were played during Ramadhan for most of the teams. They had to prepare for the biggest cup in the country, the Malaysia Cup.
Come wednesday, the first group stage match were played nationwide. I am proud to say that the public respond was fantastic. The east coast derby was electric, Sarawak shocked giants Selangor, both Johor side earned a point and premier league winner the Armed forces started briliantly with an impresive 2-0 victory over Kedah.
For this year's Malaysia cup, my personal expectation is that, i want to see players becoming more technical, individually. I expect more players to show what they are capable of with the ball, how they use it in tight angle, comfortable with good first touch, able to hold the ball in a difficult pressing situation and not giving away the ball easily.
This year's Malaysia cup is so important for any players, especialy Malaysian footballers. The AFF cup will be held later in November, and i am sure they are doing their best to impress datuk K Rajagobal. The national team need to deliver the positive result which is to retain the cup, as we are the host nation.
We need to pick the best possible players for the tourney, and surely the coach will select the fittest and on form players for the said assignment. For this, my concern would be on the AFF cup 2010 golden boot winner Safee Sali. The 2011/2012 Indonesia Super league has ended, and safee not playing competitive football for months now.
I thought that Safee could get more competitive matches if he can find a club in other country for on loan basis. Thai premier league, V league or even Harimau Muda in S league could be an option. If he can't get regular football for the next 3 months, i am sorry to say that he is not deserve to be in the starting eleven for our national team. He need to be in match fit condition. I urge Datuk to look into this, please pick a player with merit, not by reputation.
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