From DPMM FC
DPMM FC moved to the summit of the S-League after a seemingly convincing 4-1 win over Geylang last night, jumping five places and becoming the first team to break the 10-point barrier.
Though on paper the match agaunst the basement dwellers wasn't meant to trouble the team, it proved to be a different story - especially the visitors promisingly powered forward after pulling back to 2-1 with a Josef Kaplan penalty on the hour mark.
But weathering the storm, DPMM wouls add to their advantage with season-first goals from centreback Tales Ricarte dos Santos and substitute Helmi Zambin, the latter's 90th minute ensuring all three points at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.
Their third win in four games, the ever-confident Vjeran Simunic was in a buoyant mood after the match.
"Absolutely! I feel we deserve to be on top," said the DPMM coach.
"Its like in Formula 1- we are now in pole position.I'm happy that we could one day be leading the league.
"The game is nothing surprising for me.I said it would be dangerous at 2-0 and a little mistake made it 2-1 ... But thats football," shrugged the Croatian.
With a 2-0 lead at the break, complacency started to creep into DPMM FC's game in the second half - with the "little mistake" coming when dos Santoas gave the ball away to an onrushing Michael King and brought the former Burnlwy player down on the box.
The Eagles would soar forward bolstered by the well-taken penalty, but King's 71st shot with his back to goal was the best opportunity they would get to even the scores - with Geylang failing to trouble goalkeeper Wardun Yusof for the rest of the match.
Sharazen opened the scoring in the 23rd minute but Ghanaian striker Osman Bashiru did all the hard work.
Dribbling past three defenders on the left, he smashed a shot that bounced off the left post but was met with a half-volley from Shahrazen - the fan favouritepicking up his second goal of the season.
Capping off an encouraging combination on attacks from all three of DPMM forwards, the free-flowing second goalwas bound to pun on a smile to Simunic's face - where once again the team were able to exploit space on the left.
Shahrazen evaded his markers and squared the ball to Brazilain Rodrigo Grahl - who wisely laid it off to Bashiru.
Riffling the ball to the top of the net,his third in four games has now made him the team's top-scorer.
"I was confident I would score," grinned Basiru after the game."I think I have been getting better every game...I need to help the club," added the 23-year old hitman.
Dos Santos brought the team back from their second halfwhen the Brazilian headed home a pin-point freekick from Croatian midfielder Ivan Jerkovic in the 78th minute, and Simunic's decision to replace the ineffective Grahl for Helmi in the 84th minute paid off when the dimunitive 25-year old headed in his own rebound after searching a cross-field pass from midfielder Azwan Salleh.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
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DPMM FC wary of Geylang.
Source: DPMM FC NEWS
DPMM FC will be taking nothing for granted in tonight's game against geylang Utd, despite the latter's 7-1 thumping at the hands of Home Utd, after DPMM head coach Vjeran Simunic labelled the Bedok-based club as 'dark horses'
Speaking during a press conference yesterday the DPMM FC head coach yesterday was wary of the threat opposed by Geylang, despite their poor start to the league.
"I respect Geylang very very much.Geylang is a team who won many many trophies.I have watched their last three games,and they have a very nice team.I don't understand what has happened inside their dressing roon."
Simunic was quick to highlight the situation DPMM find themselves in,having been absent from football scene for almost three years.Whilst DPMM's start to the league has been impressive, the head coach still feels there is room for improvement.
"We are in a special situation.We missed three years of football,so we can still improve ourselves.We will take it game by game,and we, as coaches are very happy.With each gamewe improve our game by 5% or 10%, so I hope my team will play better again this game."
V.Kana, the head coach of Geylang, returned the praise Simunic had for his team, with both coaches sharing an apparent mutual respect for one another,but was quick to dismiss any doubts his team had.
"As you know, we had lost our last three games,and now we are meeting DPMM FC, who are quite a good side.Their last three games, they have beat tough opponents SAF FC and Albirex.Playing them at their home stadium, infront of a big crowd,it will not be easy for us,nevertheless I think we won't give it to them easy.We will work hard and do our best to get something from Brunei,"said the Geylang coach.
When the possibility of DPMM leapfrogging Hougang United,Balestier Khalsa and Albirex to topthe S-League standingswith a win over Geylang tonightwas brought to his attention, Simunic refused to get drawn in on the matter.
"What is more important than points is that my team play a good game.Points never come without hard work and determination, so any resukt I can accept and respect, if my players play as they did against Albirex,or maybe better."The DPMM coach was confident in the team he has and the football they play, with no significant injuriesahead of tonight's game.
"I cannit say DPMM FCwill eb champions, but of course I am not afraid of any teams in this area.My DPMM team can play against any team but also can lose against any team."
Simunic was not satisfied with the turnout last Sunday's encounter against Albirex, adn expecting a better turnout tonight, when DPMM lockhorns against Geylang.
"Last time I told you I am not happy with 10,000, because it is very team for this team because this team deserves more.How can 30,000 watching kids play when big teams like Geylang or Albirex come to Brunei.Tomorrow there must be 20,000 people." exclaimed Simunic.
DPMM FC will be taking nothing for granted in tonight's game against geylang Utd, despite the latter's 7-1 thumping at the hands of Home Utd, after DPMM head coach Vjeran Simunic labelled the Bedok-based club as 'dark horses'
Speaking during a press conference yesterday the DPMM FC head coach yesterday was wary of the threat opposed by Geylang, despite their poor start to the league.
"I respect Geylang very very much.Geylang is a team who won many many trophies.I have watched their last three games,and they have a very nice team.I don't understand what has happened inside their dressing roon."
Simunic was quick to highlight the situation DPMM find themselves in,having been absent from football scene for almost three years.Whilst DPMM's start to the league has been impressive, the head coach still feels there is room for improvement.
"We are in a special situation.We missed three years of football,so we can still improve ourselves.We will take it game by game,and we, as coaches are very happy.With each gamewe improve our game by 5% or 10%, so I hope my team will play better again this game."
V.Kana, the head coach of Geylang, returned the praise Simunic had for his team, with both coaches sharing an apparent mutual respect for one another,but was quick to dismiss any doubts his team had.
"As you know, we had lost our last three games,and now we are meeting DPMM FC, who are quite a good side.Their last three games, they have beat tough opponents SAF FC and Albirex.Playing them at their home stadium, infront of a big crowd,it will not be easy for us,nevertheless I think we won't give it to them easy.We will work hard and do our best to get something from Brunei,"said the Geylang coach.
When the possibility of DPMM leapfrogging Hougang United,Balestier Khalsa and Albirex to topthe S-League standingswith a win over Geylang tonightwas brought to his attention, Simunic refused to get drawn in on the matter.
"What is more important than points is that my team play a good game.Points never come without hard work and determination, so any resukt I can accept and respect, if my players play as they did against Albirex,or maybe better."The DPMM coach was confident in the team he has and the football they play, with no significant injuriesahead of tonight's game.
"I cannit say DPMM FCwill eb champions, but of course I am not afraid of any teams in this area.My DPMM team can play against any team but also can lose against any team."
Simunic was not satisfied with the turnout last Sunday's encounter against Albirex, adn expecting a better turnout tonight, when DPMM lockhorns against Geylang.
"Last time I told you I am not happy with 10,000, because it is very team for this team because this team deserves more.How can 30,000 watching kids play when big teams like Geylang or Albirex come to Brunei.Tomorrow there must be 20,000 people." exclaimed Simunic.
DPMM FC set to take on Geylang United FC on Friday
Source From Brunei
FOOTBALL is at its peak in the Sultanate.
The national under-21 football team made history by lifting the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy (HBT) last Friday with a 2-0 victory over Indonesia.
But it doesn't just stop there for local football fanatics as Brunei's only professional football team, DPMM FC, will see its fourth game of the Singapore League season tomorrow by hosting basement dwellers, Geylang United FC at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.
The club currently hold a two win and one draw record and are fourth in the 13-team table.
The fans are advised to purchase tickets early with booths opened from 9am onwards on gameday at the match venue.
Early birds can also get their tickets from the NFABD (National Football Association Brunei Darussalam) House in Berakas and the club's head office in Gadong today during office hours.
The match kicks off at 8.15pm.The Brunei Times
FOOTBALL is at its peak in the Sultanate.
The national under-21 football team made history by lifting the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy (HBT) last Friday with a 2-0 victory over Indonesia.
But it doesn't just stop there for local football fanatics as Brunei's only professional football team, DPMM FC, will see its fourth game of the Singapore League season tomorrow by hosting basement dwellers, Geylang United FC at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.
The club currently hold a two win and one draw record and are fourth in the 13-team table.
The fans are advised to purchase tickets early with booths opened from 9am onwards on gameday at the match venue.
Early birds can also get their tickets from the NFABD (National Football Association Brunei Darussalam) House in Berakas and the club's head office in Gadong today during office hours.
The match kicks off at 8.15pm.The Brunei Times
Wong leaves Geylang United
Source From Today
SINGAPORE - Mike Wong, who led Geylang United to their only trophy over the last decade, has decided to leave the club.
After three straight defeats so far in the 2012 Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League, Geylang announced on Tuesday that Wong, 47, would switch roles with Geylang's Prime League (under-23) coach V Kanan.
After speaking with Geylang chairman Leong Kok Fann yesterday, Wong, who guided the club to victory in the 2009 RHB Singapore Cup, has decided to reject the new role.
Said Geylang general manager Lim Tong Hai: "Mike has informed us that he won't be taking up our offer of coaching the Prime League side, but we are parting on amicable terms.
"We've yet to iron out the details of compensation and exactly when he will leave, that will be done when the team returns from Brunei."
Kanan will take full charge of the team for the first time in the S-League this evening when they take on DPMM in Bandar Sri Begawan.
SINGAPORE - Mike Wong, who led Geylang United to their only trophy over the last decade, has decided to leave the club.
After three straight defeats so far in the 2012 Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League, Geylang announced on Tuesday that Wong, 47, would switch roles with Geylang's Prime League (under-23) coach V Kanan.
After speaking with Geylang chairman Leong Kok Fann yesterday, Wong, who guided the club to victory in the 2009 RHB Singapore Cup, has decided to reject the new role.
Said Geylang general manager Lim Tong Hai: "Mike has informed us that he won't be taking up our offer of coaching the Prime League side, but we are parting on amicable terms.
"We've yet to iron out the details of compensation and exactly when he will leave, that will be done when the team returns from Brunei."
Kanan will take full charge of the team for the first time in the S-League this evening when they take on DPMM in Bandar Sri Begawan.
Korean system 'will improve S-League standards'
Source From Today
SINGAPORE - The 2012 Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League has already lost one potential star in former Trinidad and Tobago youth international Akil DeFreitas and now the fate of another, Tampines Rovers cult hero Ahmad Latiff, hangs in the balance.
Tanjong Pagar had hoped to sign DeFreitas but he failed the Beep Test. Latiff has been unable to meet the fitness standard set seven times already and has two more chances to do so.
A number of players have been turned away from the S-League since the Beep Test was made a mandatory requirement in 2005.
A number of former players and even those currently plying their trade in the league feel it is not an effective means of improving player fitness and deprives Singapore of quality footballers.
Some have suggested scrapping it, others want a team average score used instead of individual results.
Home United coach Lee Lim Saeng suggests Singapore takes a leaf out of his native Korea.
Korean football clubs adopt a remuneration system that sees only between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of players' monthly salary secured, with the remainder dependent on performances in training and matches.
Lee believes that system, along with an overall increase in salary throughout the S-League - a non-national player here earns between S$1,200 and S$3,000 while a Singapore international can receive between S$4,000 and S$8,000 - will bring about a change in attitude, better fitness and a higher level of football.
"This system was already in place when I was a player in Korea, and I know that clubs in Japan and Europe use it too. I think it will make players more professional and will work much better than the Beep Test," said the 41-year-old former Korean international.
Korean footballers are well known for their incessant running on the pitch, and their disciplined lifestyle off it.
This is Lee's third year in the S-League and he acknowledged fitness is a weakness for Singapore players.
"The Football Association of Singapore implemented the Beep Test thinking it can help increase fitness levels throughout the season, but what really happens is that players prepare to pass the test, then fitness drops after that," he said.
"What is really needed is professionalism on the pitch and away from it."
SINGAPORE - The 2012 Great Eastern-Yeo's S-League has already lost one potential star in former Trinidad and Tobago youth international Akil DeFreitas and now the fate of another, Tampines Rovers cult hero Ahmad Latiff, hangs in the balance.
Tanjong Pagar had hoped to sign DeFreitas but he failed the Beep Test. Latiff has been unable to meet the fitness standard set seven times already and has two more chances to do so.
A number of players have been turned away from the S-League since the Beep Test was made a mandatory requirement in 2005.
A number of former players and even those currently plying their trade in the league feel it is not an effective means of improving player fitness and deprives Singapore of quality footballers.
Some have suggested scrapping it, others want a team average score used instead of individual results.
Home United coach Lee Lim Saeng suggests Singapore takes a leaf out of his native Korea.
Korean football clubs adopt a remuneration system that sees only between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of players' monthly salary secured, with the remainder dependent on performances in training and matches.
Lee believes that system, along with an overall increase in salary throughout the S-League - a non-national player here earns between S$1,200 and S$3,000 while a Singapore international can receive between S$4,000 and S$8,000 - will bring about a change in attitude, better fitness and a higher level of football.
"This system was already in place when I was a player in Korea, and I know that clubs in Japan and Europe use it too. I think it will make players more professional and will work much better than the Beep Test," said the 41-year-old former Korean international.
Korean footballers are well known for their incessant running on the pitch, and their disciplined lifestyle off it.
This is Lee's third year in the S-League and he acknowledged fitness is a weakness for Singapore players.
"The Football Association of Singapore implemented the Beep Test thinking it can help increase fitness levels throughout the season, but what really happens is that players prepare to pass the test, then fitness drops after that," he said.
"What is really needed is professionalism on the pitch and away from it."
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