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AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL TO BE PLAYED IN DOHA, QATAR

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KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Oct – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with the Qatar Football Association (QFA), have today confirmed Doha, Qatar as the venue for this year’s AFC Champions League single leg final which will be held on December 19.
With the successful conclusion of the AFC Champions League 2020 (West) in Qatar recently, as well as the upcoming preparations to host the East region matches next month, the AFC noted that the QFA met all the necessary hosting capability, capacity and medical infrastructure to host the Final of Asia’s premier club competition.
AFC General Secretary, Datuk Windsor John (pic) said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly made the decision on the venue for this year’s final more complex particularly in these uncertain times of travel and health restrictions.
“In addition to the numerous restrictions, the AFC also wanted to protect the important principle of sporting fair play. This will be, unlike previous years, a one-off final and we therefore needed to ensure that there was no unfair advantage to one team or the other.
“The safety and wellbeing of all participating clubs as well as the protection of all stakeholders has been crucial to the AFC, so we must thank the Qatar Football Association and the Qatar Local Authorities and Ministries for putting in place the necessary health measures and effective medical protocols.
“The successful staging of the AFC Champions League (West) is testament to the capability of the QFA and the Qatar Government and we now look forward to building on the spirit of collaboration as we prepare to resume the captivating action from the East Group Stage to the Final.”
Additionally, the AFC also had to consider the ability of the host to deliver such requirements among others, the Video Assistant Referee technical arrangements, medical requirements and commercial obligations.
QFA Secretary General Mansoor Mohammed Al-Ansari, said: “Given the success of hosting the centralised West region matches in close collaboration with the AFC, and the preparation for the centralised East matches next month, we are confident that we will be able to deliver an outstanding AFC Champions League Final.
“Qatar wishes to reiterate our commitment to provide world-class sporting infrastructure and operational and health and safety expertise and we look forward towards working hand-in-hand with the AFC to offer Asia’s best clubs with the ultimate stage in December.”
The AFC Champions League East region Group Stage will kick-off on November 18 before the Round of 16 takes place on December 6 and 7.
The knockout stage will commence with the quarterfinals on December 10 before the semifinal on December 13.
Further details of the final will be communicated in due course.

DATO MANJIT IS JOHOR’S NEW HOCKEY SUPREMO

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JOHOR BAHRU, 16 Oct – There is a change of leadership in the Johor Hockey Association (JHA) which will see Dato Manjit Majid Abdullah (seated center) helming the association for the next four years until 2024 when he won uncontested at the 36th Biennial General Meeting in Johor Bahru on Thursday.
Manjit, who has been the acting president since earlier this year, was the former deputy president 1. With Manjit’s election as the new president, former JHA deputy president 2 Dato Amran Ab Rahman was returned unopposed as the new deputy president 1 while Sallehuddin Safar was elected the new deputy president 2.
Ir Azhar Jaafar, Paramjit Singh, Sarwan Singh, and Azian Idayu Hamzah (women) were elected as the four vice-presidents for the new term.
The eight committee members elected were Murugan Nair, Fakaruddin Kadir, B. Shaji, Zainal Ayub, Wan Mod Nazrulazwan, Asrul Hassan, Ayu Malina Zainuddin, and Nor Azizah Ismail (women).

BADMINTON: JUSTIN A STEP CLOSER TO THE PLAYOFFS IN NOVEMBER

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KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Oct – Justin Hoh is set to confirm his slot in the November playoffs of the 100PLUS National Junior Ranking Challenge 2020 badminton tournament after taking the co-leadership of Group A boys singles at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara here today.

The fourth day of the youth ranking tournament saw a handful of close competition as players jostled for positions to determine their respective rankings and be eligible to play against the national back up players next month.

Justin – playing in Group A of the boys singles, almost certainly to qualify for the November playoffs alongside Jacky Kok Jing Hong after the two emerged at the top of standings.

Justin won in straight set 21-19, 21-18 over Ong Zhen Yi for his sixth win after seven games, and currently shares 6 points with Jacky who also recorded a straight set victory 21-13, 21-16 over Chia Jeng Hon.

“Overall I am satisfied with my game today. The coach pointed out that I made a lot of mistakes on the first day (of competition), and he wanted me to be more patient if I want to win.

“Now I am more comfortable with the game and ready to play against the senior players,” said Justin.

The top three players in Group A of the boys’ singles will get to play against the national back-up players in November.

Meanwhile, Eogene Ewe Eon was in firm control of Group B boys singles after stamping his authority to pick up his seventh win in seven matches played.

In the morning session, Eogene overcame Jan Jireh Lee 20-22, 21-13, 21-17 before defeating Low Han Chen 21-10, 21-15 in the afternoon session to maintain his perfect record.

Dylan Ooi Ding Sheng is currently second in Group B with 6 points.

In Group C of the boys singles, two players – Lok Hong Quan and Aaron Tai are in contention for the leadership.

Meanwhile, Siti Nurshuhaini Azman is in the lead of Group B for the girls singles category after winning both matches today.

She collected six points to confirm her slot to the next round.

“I have a lot more games ahead of me and of course, I want to do well,” said Nurshuhaini.

“I have reached about 70 percent of the ‘tournament feel’ and I hope to remain consistent in the next match.”

Shuhaini beat Loh Zhi Wei 21-17, 21-14 in the morning as she then followed it up with a 21-10, 21-11 straight set victory over Chong Jie Yu.

Joining Nurshuhaini in the next round will be Zhe Wei who is currently ranked second in the group.

Group C saw fierce competition between Oo Shan Zi and Carmen Ting for the top two positions.

In the boys doubles category, Muhd. Haikal Azhawari Osman/Wan Muhd, Arif Wan Junaidi sprang a surprise to take over the top spot when they beat leaders Beh Chun Meng/Goh Boon Zhe in a three set thriller 17-21, 21-18, 21-18.

A total of 75 singles players as well as boys and girls doubles players under the age of 18 years old are camping at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara from October 12 to 16 for the group stage of the 100PLUS National Junior Ranking Challenge 2020.

The playoffs have been scheduled for October 20-23 which will determine the ranking of the players in each division.

The top three boys singles players and the top two players in the girls singles category from each group will be eligible to play in the ‘playoff’ stage of the tournament.

They will also get to play against the national back up players from November 3 to 6 at the Malaysian Badminton Academy (BAM).

The 100PLUS National Junior Ranking Challenge 2020 is the first competition held behind closed doors involving teenage players.

 

AFC CUP SLOT IS AIDIL SHARIN’S BARGAINING TRUMP CARD

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PETALING JAYA, 14 Oct – Taking Kedah to second place in the shortened Malaysian Super League which came with a place in next year’s AFC Cup is an achievement for Singaporean coach Aidil Sharin Sahak and his Red Eagles can be proud of.
More so, when the Kedah team went five months without salary – an issue which was “kept under wraps” until it exploded in the media.
It shocked the Malaysian football fraternity as Kedah had won the FA Cup last year and had a somewhat ”clean” management that was prudent until then.
Things, however, got positive when there was a change of the state leadership and the political scenario and this brought the positives after some delay.
The Menteri Besar is also the Kedah FA president and in this case, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor took over the reins from former Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir and he settled overdue accounts which amounted close to RM15 million.
When Kedah beat Perak 3-2 in their final league match which was played at the Perak Stadium in Ipoh last Sunday, Aidil became a hot topic as his name was closely linked to a move to Perak after the team fell to a 7-0 defeat against Johor Darul Takzim (JDT).
Many Perakians took to the social media calling for coach Mehmet Durakovic’s removal although the Australian has a contract with the Bos Gaurus until the end of 2021.
Durakovic’is reportedly the highest-paid coach in the M-League.
Aidil was also a hot-link when Selangor unceremoniously dumped head coach B. Satianathan when the Red Giants also suffered a big defeat to JDT.
The Southern Tigers won the match 6-1 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri.
However, Aidil’s link to Selangor died down when the Selangor FA management settled for a German and named its Technical Director, Micheal Feichentenneiner as caretaker coach. He was also the coach of Selangor’s feeder squad Selangor 2.
”I can safely say my heart is with Kedah…say 90 percent. I love the place, the players, team officials, and the fans who have been through thick and thin. They have been very supportive and played a big role in our achievements so far,” said Aidil.
“Still, we (Kedah FA and me) need to discuss the future of football in Kedah. It also spells my career as a young coach. We need to know what the future holds for both parties. There must be chemistry to move forward and this is very important.”
The former Singaporean international who took over the Kedah hot seat last year and led the team to the FA Cup title is reportedly in demand for the new season.
He claims to have received offers from teams from all four corners of the country.
For sure his credentials have soared after Kedah finished second in the Super League which was shortened to one round due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
His next target is the prestigious and much sought after silverware – the Malaysia Cup.
Aidil and the Kedah FA management is expected to meet soon to decide what is best for the new season for both parties.
One thing for sure – Aidil has marketed himself well despite the crisis in Kedah. His credentials have soared to a new high and it is left to be seen who wins the bargaining.

JUSTIN, SHUHAINI SEIZE CONTROL AT THE 100PLUS NATIONAL JUNIOR RANKING CHALLENGE 2020

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KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct – The frantic action on court on the third day of the 100PLUS National Junior Ranking Challenge 2020 badminton tournament saw changes to the leaderboard in the boys and girls singles division at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara here today.

In Group A of the boys singles, Juston Hoh’s straight set 21-11, 21-13 victory over Jimmy Wong snatch the top spot from second day, leader Ong Zhen Yi.

Justin is on the same 4 points with three other players – Jacky Kok Jing Hong, Ong Zhen Yi and Ong Ken Yong.

In another Group A match, Ken Yon kept up the pace with a 21-17, 25-23 win over Muhd. Fazriq Mohd. Razif while Zhen Yi defeated Jacky Kok Jin Hong 21-19, 21-12.

In Group B, Eogene Ewe Eon maintained his composure for the full five points from five matches played, following his 21-17, 21-13  victory over Dylan Ooi Ding Sheng today.

Muhd. Adam Shah now moved to second spot in Group B after collecting 4 points.

On the other hand, it was Siti Nurshuhaini’s turn to shine in Group B of the girls singles when she beat second day leader, Ong Xin Yee with a straight set victory 21-19, 21-10.

Shuhaini is now on the same 4 points with Xin Yee who is currently in second place.

In the boys doubles, Wan Muhd. Haikal and Wan Muhd. Arif stayed on course for their third straight victory when they overcame Choi Jian Sheng – Wong Ven Sean 21-17, 21-15.

Their 100 percent unbeaten record made sure that they are on the same 3 points with leaders, Beh Chun Meng-Goh Boon Tze.

In the girls doubles, Cheng Su Yin-Goh Pei Kee are in firm control as they maintained their unbeaten record after two matches to confirm their status as leaders.

Su Yin and Pei Kee kept their focus to overcome Low Yeen Yuan – Valeree Siow 21-15, 22-20.

RESULTS (AFTERNOON SESSION)

BS-A – Group Ong Ken Yon – Muhd Fazriq (21-17, 25-23)

BS-A – Group Ong Zhen Yi – Jacky Kok Jing Hong (21-19, 21-12)

BS-A – Group Chia Jeng Hon – Chua Kim Sheng (21-16, 22-20)

BS-A – Group V Poopathi – Anson Cheong – V Poopathi (21-11, 21-16)

BS-A – Group Justin Hoh – Jimmy Wong (21-11, 21-13)

BS-B – Group Eogene Ewe Eon – Dylan Ooi Ding Sheng (21-17, 21-13)

BS-B – Group Rex Hooi Shao Herng – Jan Jireh Lee (21-12, 21-17)

BS-B – Group Muhd Adam Shah – Low Han Chen – (17-21, 21-15, 21-15)

BS-B – Group Ferdinan Ramno – Muhd Faiq )(21-14, 21-18)

GS-B – Group Chan Wen Tse – Chong Jie Yu – (21-13, 21-11)

GS-B – Group Loh Zhi Wei – Tan Shen Thing (21-14 17-21 21-12)

GS-B – Group Siti Nurshuhaini – Ong Xin Yee (21-19, 21-10)

GD – Group CHENG Su Yin+GOH Pei Kee – LOW Yeen Yuan+VALEREE SIOW – (21-15 22-20)

BD – Group KOK Jia Cheng+OOI Yi Hern – BRYAN JEREMY+LIEW Xun (21-18, 18-21, 15-21)

BD – Group MUHAMMAD HAIKAL+WAN MUHAMMAD ARIF – CHOI Jian Sheng+WONG Vin Sean (21-17 21-15)

BS-C – Group Aaron Tai – Hanz Haiqal – AARON TAI (21-17 12-21 21-19)

BS-C – Group Lok Hong Quan – Kang Khai Xing (21-18 21-18)

BS-C – Group Tamilarasu Kumar – Kee Is Qian

BS-D – Group Lee Yen Wei – Lim Wei Hou (28-26 21-18)

BS-D – Group Kong Teck Joon – Chee Hong Wei (21-18 21-7)

BS-D – Group Low Hao Feng – Mohd Amzar Hakimi (23-21 21-18)

GS-C – Group Oo Shan Zi – Wong LILY (21-12 21-11)

GS-C – Group Siti Zulaikha – TAN Zhing Hui (21-18 18-21 21-12)

 

INDONESIA’S LONG DISTANCE ACE EDUARDUS DIES

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KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct – The Indonesian athletics fraternity is mourning the sudden death of their greatest long-distance runner, Eduardus Nabunome who passed away at the RS Jantung Harapan Kita in Jakarta on Monday.
The 52-year-old Olympian suffered a heart attack during a training session at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta where he was coaching young athletes.
Described as Indonesia’s best long-distance runner, Eduardus is best known for a hattrick of gold medals in the biennial SEA Games – winning the 10,000 meters in 1987, 1989, and 1991. He also achieved a double in 1989 when he won the 5,000 meters gold as well.
Eduardus also competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea where he ran in the 5,000 meters and the 10,000 meters.
Eduardus’ time of 29:25.00s set on Oct 20 in 1989 in the 10,000 meters still stands as the Indonesian national record after 31 years.
He also wrote the Indonesian marathon record of 2:19:18s in Sept 1993. All in all, he set 14 national records during his athletics career – five of which still stand.
He also won the Asian Marathon Championships in 1992.
Eduardus leaves behind his wife Marcelina Ina and six children.

BADMINTON JUNIOR KEBANGSAAN 2020: MYISHA UNGGULI PERSEORANGAN PEREMPUAN

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BUKIT KIARA, 13 Okt – Myisha Mohd. Kamarul (gambar) menamatkan saingan peringkat kumpulan A dikedudukan teratas dengan 3 mata selepas mengharungi tiga perlawanan pada kejohanan badminton Cabaran Ranking Junior Kebangsaan 100PLUS 2020 yang berlangsung di Stadium JUara Bukit Kiara hari ini.

Pada perlawanan terakhir, pemain kelahiran Johor ini menundukkan pilihan pertama, Khor Jin Wen dalam aksi tiga set untuk menang 21-18, 22-24, 24-22.

“Lawan saya agak kepenatan kerana bermain tiga set pada sebelah pagi dan saya manfaatkan peluang ini untuk menewaskannya.

“Saya perlukan kemenangan untuk memperbaiki kedudukan kerana tahun lepas saya berada di tangga kedua. Secara keseluruhannya, masih banyak lagi yang perlu saya perbaiki dalam usaha untuk memantapkan lagi gaya permainan,” jelas Myisha.

Dalam kumpulan B pula, Ong Xin Yee memimpin carta kedudukan selepas mengumpul 4 mata.

Begitupun, kedudukannya masih belum selesa kerana Siti Nurshuhaini Azman yang berada dikedudukan kedua sudah mengumpul tiga mata dengan satu perlawanan lagi untuk diharungi.

Perseorangan perempuan kumpulan C pula dikuasai Carmen Ting yang mengumpul 3 mata manakala kumpulan D diungguli Shaheena Shahidi denganyang  3 mata, 1 mata di depan Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan

Bagi kategori perseorangan lelaki pula memperlihatkan kesabaran Ong Zhen Yi terbalas apabila merampas kedudukan pendahulu daripada Ong Ken Yon.

Ia susulan kekalahan 22-24, 10-21 Ong Ken Yon kepada Jacky Kok Jing Hong pada perlawanan sesi petang manakala Ong Zhen Yi mengekalkan rekod tanpa kalah selepas menewaskan V Poopathi 21-11, 21-13.

“Selepas lama tidak bermain, saya agak kekok ketika mengharungi perlawanan pertama. Saya tidak mahu beri tekanan terhadap diri sendiri dan hanya kekal fokus sepanjang perlawanan,”kata Ken Yon.

Eogene Eewe Eon pula mendominasi kedudukan bagi kumpulan B selepas mengekalkan rekod tanpa kalah dalam kesemua empat perlawanan setakat ini, sekali gus mengumpul 4 mata, 1 mata mengatasi Muhd. Adam Shah.

Lok Hong Quan mengungguli kumpulan C manakala Lim Wei Hou mengetuai carta bagi kumpulan D.

Bergu lelaki pula masih kekal didominasi pasangan Beh Chun Meng-Goh Boon Zhe yang masih gah mengekalkan rekod tanpa kalah selepas beraksi tiga perlawanan termasuk kemenangan straight set ke atas Choi Jian Sheng-Wong Vin Sean 21-17, 21-10 pada perlawanan sesi petang.

Terdahulu, mereka menang ke atas gandingan Kok Jia Cheng-Ooi Yi Hern dalam pertarungan tiga set 21-14, 19-21, 21-7 yang berlangsung di sebelah pagi.

Manakala bergu perempuan pula menyaksikan gandingan Cheng Su Yin-Goh Pei Kee mendominasi carta selepas menang ke atas Cheng Sui Hui-Xin Jie Lee 21-11, 21-13.

Tiga pemain teratas perseorangan lelaki dan dua pemain teratas bagi kategori perseorangan wanita di setiap kumpulan akan layak beraksi ke peringkat ‘playoff’ dan akan beraksi dengan pemain-pemain senior.

Kejohanan ini merupakan yang pertama seumpamanya dilangsungkan secara tertutup melibatkan pemain-pemain remaja selepas dibenarkan kembali menjalani latihan secara berperingkat di ABM pada Julai lalu.

MALAYSIA CUP 2020 POSTPONED YET AGAIN

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KUALA LUMPUR, 13 Oct – With the spike in the Covid-19 cases in Malaysia and the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) imposed in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Sabah, the Malaysia Cup competition has been postponed to November.
 The Malaysian Football League (MFL) has announced that “health takes priority” for all concerned and the oldest football competition in this region – the Malaysia Cup first round has now been rescheduled to Nov 6, 7, and 8. The draw is scheduled to be held on Nov 1.
The quarter-final matches will be held on Nov 12-13 with the semi-finals slated for Nov 17. The final is scheduled for Nov 22. The changes were announced by the MFL supremo Datuk Abdul Ghani Hassan.
Defending champions, Johor Darul Takzim (JDT), last year’s runners-up Kedah, Terengganu FC, Perak, Selangor, Pahang, Petaling Jaya City FC, Melaka United, UiTM FC, Sabah and Felda United are the team from the Super League.
From the Premier League are newly crowned champions Penang, runners-up Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan FC, Kuching City FA, and Kelantan United.
Just like the Super League and Premier League which were decided on one round league, the Malaysia Cup will also see a new format because of the pandemic.
Compared to the past there will be no group stages in this year’s Malaysia Cup. Instead, it will be on a knockout basis.

THE TURTLES WANT TO DO BETTER IN THE MALAYSIA CUP

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PETALING JAYA, 12 Oct – Finishing third in the Super League behind champions Johor Darul Takzim and runners-up Kedah is certainly a confidence booster for Terengganu when they compete in the prestigious Malaysia Cup competition.
The Turtles were never given hopes of a top-three finish in the elite Super League but this they did in style with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over neighbors Pahang at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak, Kuala Terengganu on Sunday.
It was enough to clinch third place with 19 points when Kedah defeated Perak 3-2 at the Perak Stadium in Ipoh.
The Perak-Kedah match decided the second spot with Kedah on 22 points while Perak had to settle for the fourth spot.
”It is something we can be proud of…a top-three finish. Many did not give the young Terengganu team any hopes of finishing in the top bracket especially when we had a young team.
”’The experience of playing in the Super League will come in handy for the team. It will stand in good stead for the young players when playing in the Malaysia Cup,” said Terengganu head coach Nafuzi Zain, a former international.
At the completion of the Super League, Kedah earned the slot to compete in the AFC Cup as runners-up to JDT, who will play in the AFC Champions League. This is the seventh successive year the Southern Tigers have won the Malaysian Super League title.
“It was a tremendous team effort and the young players showed their commitment on the field although we had our off days too when the league resumed,” added Nafuzi.

KEDAH TAKES AFC CUP SLOT AFTER A 3-2 WIN OVER PERAK

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PETALING JAYA, 11 Oct – Kedah needed only a draw to confirm their runners-up spot in the Malaysian Super League behind champions Johor Darul Takzim but the Red Eagles came off 3-2 winners over Perak in their match played at the Perak Stadium in Ipoh on Sunday.
It was certainly a bad night for Perak. The defeat saw Perak slip to fourth place in the 12-team league shortened to one round due to the Covid-19 pandemic after Terengganu beat Pahang 2-1 at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak, Kuala Terengganu.
With the win and second spot with 22 points, Kedah secured the slot for the AFC Cup while Super League champions Johor Darul Takzim will carry Malaysia’s challenge in the AFC Champions League.
It was heartbreak for Perak who needed a win to finish second in the league but the homesters were 2-0 down by the 31st minute with goals by Liberian ace Kpah Sherman and Fadzrul Daniel in the 28th and 31st minutes respectively.
Perak came back strong and reduced the deficit on 42 minutes with a twice-taken penalty. Brazilian Leandro Dos Santos scored from the second attempt after Kedah keeper Azri Ghani was hauled up for an infringement after stopping Shahrel Fikri’s spot-kick.
The homesters drew level before the halftime break when Leandro scored again – this time with a header off a freekick by Shahrel to throw his team a lifeline.
However, it was Kedah who came out stronger for the second half. Renan Alves turned hero for Kedah when he headed the winner off a corner kick by Baddrol Bakhtiar in the 63rd minute.
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