2012年1月13日星期五
2012年1月11日星期三
Kelantan beat LionsXII 2-1
Football: Kelantan beat LionsXII 2-1 in opening Malaysia Super League
SINGAPORE: It was a long wait but Singapore fans finally got to witness Singapore's return to the Malaysia Cup after a 17-year absence.
The LionsXII kicked off the Malaysia Super League campaign against Kelantan on Tuesday evening at Jalan Besar Stadium, but much to the disappointment of the local fans, the Malaysian side won 2-1.
It was a sea of red at the stadium as Singapore football fans packed the 7,500-capacity stadium.
On the field, the action got off to an explosive start, and Singapore could have gone ahead had Hariss Harun's header ended at the back of the net.
After repeated attempts, defender Baihakki Khaizan's glancing header from a free kick gave the Lions the first goal on the half-hour mark.
Just before the break, the visitors equalised through Norshahrul Idlan Talaha, to make it 1-1.
In the second half, Kelantan's Muhamad Ghaddar won a penalty after Singapore's custodian Izwan Mahbud brought him down in the 79th minute.
Ghaddar converted the spot-kick to give the visitors a 2-1 advantage, which ended as the final score.
LionsXII head coach V Sundramoorthy said: "I badly wanted at least a draw or a win tonight especially [when] the fans are here to support, and I hope the boys [have] done enough to bring them back for the next game.
"We are playing against the M League champions, so they are very experienced and you can see they have many good players.
"As for our boys it's after a long time -- 17 years coming back, playing against an experienced team. They definitely learn a few things out there."
Singapore next play Kedah away in Alor Star on Saturday.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
SINGAPORE: It was a long wait but Singapore fans finally got to witness Singapore's return to the Malaysia Cup after a 17-year absence.
The LionsXII kicked off the Malaysia Super League campaign against Kelantan on Tuesday evening at Jalan Besar Stadium, but much to the disappointment of the local fans, the Malaysian side won 2-1.
It was a sea of red at the stadium as Singapore football fans packed the 7,500-capacity stadium.
On the field, the action got off to an explosive start, and Singapore could have gone ahead had Hariss Harun's header ended at the back of the net.
After repeated attempts, defender Baihakki Khaizan's glancing header from a free kick gave the Lions the first goal on the half-hour mark.
Just before the break, the visitors equalised through Norshahrul Idlan Talaha, to make it 1-1.
In the second half, Kelantan's Muhamad Ghaddar won a penalty after Singapore's custodian Izwan Mahbud brought him down in the 79th minute.
Ghaddar converted the spot-kick to give the visitors a 2-1 advantage, which ended as the final score.
LionsXII head coach V Sundramoorthy said: "I badly wanted at least a draw or a win tonight especially [when] the fans are here to support, and I hope the boys [have] done enough to bring them back for the next game.
"We are playing against the M League champions, so they are very experienced and you can see they have many good players.
"As for our boys it's after a long time -- 17 years coming back, playing against an experienced team. They definitely learn a few things out there."
Singapore next play Kedah away in Alor Star on Saturday.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2012年1月10日星期二
LionsXII gear up for first MSL match
Football: LionsXII gear up for first MSL match
SINGAPORE: The LionsXII kick off their Malaysian Super League campaign at the Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow.
After a 17-year break, the home team knows much is expected of them with all the hype surrounding their return to the Malaysian Cup.
The LionsXII take on Kelantan in a sell-out match on 10 January.
The defending league champion arrived on Monday and got down to training immediately.
The Malaysians are hoping to bounce back after losing their opening Charity Shield encounter 1-2 to Negri Sembilan on 7 January.
Coach Peter Butler said he likes the artificial surface at Jalan Besar and hopes his charges can adapt quickly to the conditions.
Despite the pressure, Singapore coach V Sundramoorthy was calm and said his boys are ready to take on the visitors.
The Lions, who had about four weeks and four friendly matches to prepare and bond as a team, couldn't wait to get things started.
Singapore coach V Sundramoorthy said: "Kelantan has got a few good technical players who are trying to play. (At the) end of the day, (it) is how the coaches want to play, that's important.
"But the physical part, varies from team to team. It depends where we are and who we are playing against We will do out best tactically, try to come out with a strategy to counter Kelantan and try to get the three points."
The match will be shown live on MediaCorp's Channel 5 on Tuesday at 7.45pm.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
SINGAPORE: The LionsXII kick off their Malaysian Super League campaign at the Jalan Besar Stadium tomorrow.
After a 17-year break, the home team knows much is expected of them with all the hype surrounding their return to the Malaysian Cup.
The LionsXII take on Kelantan in a sell-out match on 10 January.
The defending league champion arrived on Monday and got down to training immediately.
The Malaysians are hoping to bounce back after losing their opening Charity Shield encounter 1-2 to Negri Sembilan on 7 January.
Coach Peter Butler said he likes the artificial surface at Jalan Besar and hopes his charges can adapt quickly to the conditions.
Despite the pressure, Singapore coach V Sundramoorthy was calm and said his boys are ready to take on the visitors.
The Lions, who had about four weeks and four friendly matches to prepare and bond as a team, couldn't wait to get things started.
Singapore coach V Sundramoorthy said: "Kelantan has got a few good technical players who are trying to play. (At the) end of the day, (it) is how the coaches want to play, that's important.
"But the physical part, varies from team to team. It depends where we are and who we are playing against We will do out best tactically, try to come out with a strategy to counter Kelantan and try to get the three points."
The match will be shown live on MediaCorp's Channel 5 on Tuesday at 7.45pm.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
2012年1月7日星期六
Tune in to watch Lions XII matches
Not a StarHub TV subscriber? Do the following to receive ‘live’ LionsXII broadcasts:
1. Select an unused channel on your TV set.
2. Identify the MENU, PRESET or INSTALL button of your TV. If your TV doesn’t have any of these buttons, please refer to your TV manual.
3. Press the function. A menu page of control functions will appear on screen.
4. Scroll to MANUAL TUNE.
5. Manually tune to frequency VHF 76.25MHz
6. Select STORE to store the tuned frequency. Press MENU or PRESET button to exit tuning.
1. Select an unused channel on your TV set.
2. Identify the MENU, PRESET or INSTALL button of your TV. If your TV doesn’t have any of these buttons, please refer to your TV manual.
3. Press the function. A menu page of control functions will appear on screen.
4. Scroll to MANUAL TUNE.
5. Manually tune to frequency VHF 76.25MHz
6. Select STORE to store the tuned frequency. Press MENU or PRESET button to exit tuning.
StarHub to sponsor LionsXII
StarHub to sponsor LionsXII; all matches free on SuperSports Arena
All LionsXII matches will be shown free to StarHub TV subscribers on SuperSports Arena, said Mr Tan Tong Hai, the chief operating officer of StarHub.
Jalan Besar Stadium, Thursday, January 5, 2012 — The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced StarHub as the principal sponsor of the Singapore LionsXII and the cable television operator will have its branding on the LionsXII jersey.
StarHub declined to comment on the dollar value of the four-year deal but the sponsorship involves a mix of both cash and production costs.
StarHub will broadcast all LionsXII matches free on SuperSports Arena (Channels 112 and 201) for existing StarHub TV and mobile subscribers. The matches will also be available on Internet TV (tv.starhub.com).
There will be a 15-minute pre-match show to accompany the screening of each match and StarHub will also package weekly highlights with footage from the Malaysian broadcaster, Astro.
“As a passionate home-grown supporter of local football, we want to cement our commitment to the cause with this broadcast and sponsorship deal,” said Mr Tan Tong Hai, the chief operating officer of StarHub.
“In the past 18 months, we have brought the Youth Olympic Games, the Lion City Cup and the S.League into the living rooms of households all over Singapore. With our LionsXII coverage bringing the fans as close to the action as possible, fans will be able to kick every ball and make every tackle with the team,” added Mr Tan.
Only a limited number of games are available on free-to-air television. MediaCorp Channel 5 will screen only one Malaysian Super League match per month for a total of seven. During the Malaysia Cup, assuming that the LionsXII make it all the way to the final, Ch 5 will show an additional four matches — the opening match, the two semi-finals, and the final. Non-StarHub subscribers will need to tune their television sets to receive the signal*.
StarHub will also work with the People’s Association (PA) to hold screenings at the PA Lawn opposite Jalan Besar Stadium. For the LionsXII’s opening match against Kelantan on January 10th, there will be live community screenings at the PA Lawn and two shopping malls — Nex and Lot One.
Said Mr Zainudin Nordin, the FAS president: “The FAS evaluation committee decided that StarHub’s proposal best met our objectives which include extending the reach of the matches to a wider heartland audience through public screenings, showcasing the matches on various platforms such as television, mobile and online, as well as an innovative promotional strategy. We look forward to partnering with StarHub in using football as a key platform to strengthen social and community bonding in Singapore.”
The FAS also unveiled the new home and away kit for the LionsXII at the same press conference.
~News courtesy of Redsports.sg~
All LionsXII matches will be shown free to StarHub TV subscribers on SuperSports Arena, said Mr Tan Tong Hai, the chief operating officer of StarHub.
Jalan Besar Stadium, Thursday, January 5, 2012 — The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced StarHub as the principal sponsor of the Singapore LionsXII and the cable television operator will have its branding on the LionsXII jersey.
StarHub declined to comment on the dollar value of the four-year deal but the sponsorship involves a mix of both cash and production costs.
StarHub will broadcast all LionsXII matches free on SuperSports Arena (Channels 112 and 201) for existing StarHub TV and mobile subscribers. The matches will also be available on Internet TV (tv.starhub.com).
There will be a 15-minute pre-match show to accompany the screening of each match and StarHub will also package weekly highlights with footage from the Malaysian broadcaster, Astro.
“As a passionate home-grown supporter of local football, we want to cement our commitment to the cause with this broadcast and sponsorship deal,” said Mr Tan Tong Hai, the chief operating officer of StarHub.
“In the past 18 months, we have brought the Youth Olympic Games, the Lion City Cup and the S.League into the living rooms of households all over Singapore. With our LionsXII coverage bringing the fans as close to the action as possible, fans will be able to kick every ball and make every tackle with the team,” added Mr Tan.
Only a limited number of games are available on free-to-air television. MediaCorp Channel 5 will screen only one Malaysian Super League match per month for a total of seven. During the Malaysia Cup, assuming that the LionsXII make it all the way to the final, Ch 5 will show an additional four matches — the opening match, the two semi-finals, and the final. Non-StarHub subscribers will need to tune their television sets to receive the signal*.
StarHub will also work with the People’s Association (PA) to hold screenings at the PA Lawn opposite Jalan Besar Stadium. For the LionsXII’s opening match against Kelantan on January 10th, there will be live community screenings at the PA Lawn and two shopping malls — Nex and Lot One.
Said Mr Zainudin Nordin, the FAS president: “The FAS evaluation committee decided that StarHub’s proposal best met our objectives which include extending the reach of the matches to a wider heartland audience through public screenings, showcasing the matches on various platforms such as television, mobile and online, as well as an innovative promotional strategy. We look forward to partnering with StarHub in using football as a key platform to strengthen social and community bonding in Singapore.”
The FAS also unveiled the new home and away kit for the LionsXII at the same press conference.
~News courtesy of Redsports.sg~
Football: Million dollar boost for LionsXII
Football: Million dollar boost for LionsXII
SINGAPORE: The LionsXII got a million dollar boost on Saturday before they start their Malaysia Super League campaign.
It was a roaring piece of news for the players when Singapore hair care brand SilkPro decided to pick football for their 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
This latest partnership comes hot on the heels of StarHub's four-year deal with the team which was announced on January 5.
SilkPro is sponsoring the LionsXII for a year but the deal goes beyond just supporting football.
Tohtonku's Chief Executive Officer Calvin Lee said: "As the LionsXII is about fans, we will be inviting several families of the HELP Family Service Centre and the Young Women Muslim Association to the games. Only when family bonds will the nation come together.
"By stepping forward to do our part, we hope that other corporations will be encouraged to commit to this national journey. Good luck to the LionsXII and may we hear the Lions roar at Jalan Besar Stadium."
～News courtesy of Channel Newsasia～
SINGAPORE: The LionsXII got a million dollar boost on Saturday before they start their Malaysia Super League campaign.
It was a roaring piece of news for the players when Singapore hair care brand SilkPro decided to pick football for their 2012 Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
This latest partnership comes hot on the heels of StarHub's four-year deal with the team which was announced on January 5.
SilkPro is sponsoring the LionsXII for a year but the deal goes beyond just supporting football.
Tohtonku's Chief Executive Officer Calvin Lee said: "As the LionsXII is about fans, we will be inviting several families of the HELP Family Service Centre and the Young Women Muslim Association to the games. Only when family bonds will the nation come together.
"By stepping forward to do our part, we hope that other corporations will be encouraged to commit to this national journey. Good luck to the LionsXII and may we hear the Lions roar at Jalan Besar Stadium."
～News courtesy of Channel Newsasia～
2012年1月3日星期二
LionsXII's Malaysia Super League fixtures
LionsXII's Malaysia Super League fixtures
Jan 10 vs Kelantan (H)
Jan 14 vs Kedah (Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Star)
Jan 17 vs Kuala Lumpur (H)
Jan 21 vs Sabah (Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu)
Jan 28 vs Terengganu (H)
Feb 7 vs Selangor (Bukit Jalil Stadium)
Feb 11 vs Negeri Sembilan (H)
Feb 14 vs Perak (Perak Stadium, Ipoh)
Mar 3 vs Felda United (H)
Mar 17 vs Sarawak (Negeri Sarawak Stadium, Kuching)
Mar 31 vs T-Team (H)
Apr 7 vs Johor FC (Pasir Gudang Stadium, Johor Baru)
Apr 14 vs PKNS (Petaling Jaya Stadium, Kelana Jaya)
Apr 17 vs PKNS (H)
May 5 vs Kelantan (Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium, Kota Baru)
May 12 vs Kedah (H)
May 15 vs Kuala Lumpur (Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca)
June 16 vs Sabah (H)
June 19 vs Terengganu (Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu)
June 23 vs Selangor (H)
June 26 vs Negeri Sembilan (Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi)
June 30 vs Perak (H)
July 3 vs Felda United (Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca)
July 7 vs Sarawak (H)
July 10 vs T-Team (Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu)
July 14 vs Johor FC (H)
Jan 10 vs Kelantan (H)
Jan 14 vs Kedah (Darul Aman Stadium, Alor Star)
Jan 17 vs Kuala Lumpur (H)
Jan 21 vs Sabah (Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu)
Jan 28 vs Terengganu (H)
Feb 7 vs Selangor (Bukit Jalil Stadium)
Feb 11 vs Negeri Sembilan (H)
Feb 14 vs Perak (Perak Stadium, Ipoh)
Mar 3 vs Felda United (H)
Mar 17 vs Sarawak (Negeri Sarawak Stadium, Kuching)
Mar 31 vs T-Team (H)
Apr 7 vs Johor FC (Pasir Gudang Stadium, Johor Baru)
Apr 14 vs PKNS (Petaling Jaya Stadium, Kelana Jaya)
Apr 17 vs PKNS (H)
May 5 vs Kelantan (Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium, Kota Baru)
May 12 vs Kedah (H)
May 15 vs Kuala Lumpur (Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca)
June 16 vs Sabah (H)
June 19 vs Terengganu (Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu)
June 23 vs Selangor (H)
June 26 vs Negeri Sembilan (Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi)
June 30 vs Perak (H)
July 3 vs Felda United (Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca)
July 7 vs Sarawak (H)
July 10 vs T-Team (Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu)
July 14 vs Johor FC (H)
2012年1月2日星期一
Tickets for LionsXII-Kelantan match
Tickets for LionsXII-Kelantan match go on sale from Friday
Tickets for the LionsXII opening tie against Malaysia Super League champions Kelantan on Jan 10 will go on sale starting Friday at noon, with grandstand tickets priced at S$12 each. Gallery seats cost S$7 each, but are fixed at S$2 for senior citizens and students.
The prices have been set by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for all the LionsXII's MSL games held at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Pre-match sales, limited to four tickets per person, are only available to Singaporeans and permanent residents.
In a move to drive up interest, the FAS are also introducing a limited number of season grandstand and gallery passes at S$160 and S$95, respectively, for the team's home matches.
Season ticket holders will be given priority to book Malaysia Cup and FA Cup tickets for matches at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
~News courtesy of Today Online~
Tickets for the LionsXII opening tie against Malaysia Super League champions Kelantan on Jan 10 will go on sale starting Friday at noon, with grandstand tickets priced at S$12 each. Gallery seats cost S$7 each, but are fixed at S$2 for senior citizens and students.
The prices have been set by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for all the LionsXII's MSL games held at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
Pre-match sales, limited to four tickets per person, are only available to Singaporeans and permanent residents.
In a move to drive up interest, the FAS are also introducing a limited number of season grandstand and gallery passes at S$160 and S$95, respectively, for the team's home matches.
Season ticket holders will be given priority to book Malaysia Cup and FA Cup tickets for matches at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
~News courtesy of Today Online~
Stage set for LionsXII's MSL opener
Stage set for LionsXII's MSL opener
SINGAPORE - In exactly one week, the LionsXII will mark Singapore's return to the Malaysia Super League (MSL) after a 17-year absence and everything is falling into place for V Sundramoorthy's team.
The expansion of Jalan Besar Stadium near the south entrance to add 2,000 more seats has been completed and tickets will go on sale Friday for the team's opening tie with defending champions Kelantan on Jan 10.
Isa Halim (left) and Baihakki Khaizan warming down after the LionsXII's training session at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Photo by DON WONG
The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau will also meet the LionsXII this week to brief them about the danger of match-fixing.
After a month of intensive training and three pre-season matches against Malaysian clubs, Sundram is close to deciding on his starting XI but will wait until the LionsXII complete their final tune-up game tomorrow against Johor FC. The match at Jalan Besar (7.45pm) will be open to spectators for free.
The LionsXII have enjoyed positive reviews despite narrowly losing to Johor FA 3-2 and escaping with a 3-3 draw against Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, both from the lower-tier Malaysian Premier League, and taking a 1-1 draw from MSL side PKNS.
But Sundram, dubbed "The Dazzler" in his heyday with the Lions in the 1980s and 1990s, is under no illusion of their campaign in the MSL.
"The build-up will take some time for the younger players, but we are getting there physically and mentally," he said. "The Malaysian teams play a faster and more physical game and in our pre-season friendlies we saw the players likely to measure up to the challenge quickly. It is going to be a tough season and against Kelantan next week it will be even more so as they are the MSL champions."
Captain Shahril Ishak said his side must be able to take the hard knocks as teams across the Causeway are always highly driven to beat a Singapore side.
"We saw that in the past 10 days in our three matches, they'll do everything to get the ball off you and the crowds will heckle us," said Shahril. "So we need to think and act fast when we are in possession, especially in midfield."
Sundram, however, confirmed that vice-captain Hariss Harun will play in his natural position in midfield despite talk he may be asked to shore up the backline.
But whether the midfield dynamo will be able to travel to Alor Star for the team's Jan 14 game in Kedah is still in doubt.
Hariss, along with central defender Safuwan Baharudin, and eight other players are still serving National Service and their availability for matches outside of Singapore is still being negotiated with the relevant ministries.
Said team manager Eugene Loo: "We are in touch with both the Ministries of Home Affairs as well as Defence to see if they can be released.
"They will have to give us the go ahead before these players can travel for our away matches."
~News courtesy of Today Online~
SINGAPORE - In exactly one week, the LionsXII will mark Singapore's return to the Malaysia Super League (MSL) after a 17-year absence and everything is falling into place for V Sundramoorthy's team.
The expansion of Jalan Besar Stadium near the south entrance to add 2,000 more seats has been completed and tickets will go on sale Friday for the team's opening tie with defending champions Kelantan on Jan 10.
Isa Halim (left) and Baihakki Khaizan warming down after the LionsXII's training session at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Photo by DON WONGThe Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau will also meet the LionsXII this week to brief them about the danger of match-fixing.
After a month of intensive training and three pre-season matches against Malaysian clubs, Sundram is close to deciding on his starting XI but will wait until the LionsXII complete their final tune-up game tomorrow against Johor FC. The match at Jalan Besar (7.45pm) will be open to spectators for free.
The LionsXII have enjoyed positive reviews despite narrowly losing to Johor FA 3-2 and escaping with a 3-3 draw against Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, both from the lower-tier Malaysian Premier League, and taking a 1-1 draw from MSL side PKNS.
But Sundram, dubbed "The Dazzler" in his heyday with the Lions in the 1980s and 1990s, is under no illusion of their campaign in the MSL.
"The build-up will take some time for the younger players, but we are getting there physically and mentally," he said. "The Malaysian teams play a faster and more physical game and in our pre-season friendlies we saw the players likely to measure up to the challenge quickly. It is going to be a tough season and against Kelantan next week it will be even more so as they are the MSL champions."
Captain Shahril Ishak said his side must be able to take the hard knocks as teams across the Causeway are always highly driven to beat a Singapore side.
"We saw that in the past 10 days in our three matches, they'll do everything to get the ball off you and the crowds will heckle us," said Shahril. "So we need to think and act fast when we are in possession, especially in midfield."
Sundram, however, confirmed that vice-captain Hariss Harun will play in his natural position in midfield despite talk he may be asked to shore up the backline.
But whether the midfield dynamo will be able to travel to Alor Star for the team's Jan 14 game in Kedah is still in doubt.
Hariss, along with central defender Safuwan Baharudin, and eight other players are still serving National Service and their availability for matches outside of Singapore is still being negotiated with the relevant ministries.
Said team manager Eugene Loo: "We are in touch with both the Ministries of Home Affairs as well as Defence to see if they can be released.
"They will have to give us the go ahead before these players can travel for our away matches."
~News courtesy of Today Online~
2012年1月1日星期日
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