MALAYA'S YOUNG TIGER IN ACTION!

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…….FOOTBALL IN MALAYSIA ……

There are 3 most important trophies to be won by the teams and clubs in Malaysia football competition which are Malaysia super league, Malaysia Cup, Malaysia FA Cup.

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Malaysian Super League

Malaysia Super League (Liga Super Malaysia) is the top flight of football in Malaysia and its replaced the M-League (Liga-M) as the highest division a professional football team in Malaysia can participate in. The league is currently named Astro Super League Malaysia (Astro Liga Super Malaysia in Malay).

Introduced in 2004, the Super League catered only to the top eight football teams in the country. The bottom two teams at the end of the season will be relegated to the Malaysia Super League. The Football club also decided to privatize the league and created MSL Sendirian Berhad (or MSL Proprietary Limited) to oversee the marketing aspects of the game. The league used to have eight teams and teams would play three rounds of matches (21 matches in total). The first two rounds were played on a home/away format while the third round would be hosted by the stadium which had the bigger attendance during the first two rounds.

A football league competition involving the representative sides of the state football associations was first held in Malaysia in 1979. When it began, it was intended primarily as a qualifying tournament for the final knock-out stages of the Malaysia Cup. It was not until 1982 that a League Cup was introduced to recognize the winners of the preliminary stage as the league champions. Over the years, the league competition has gained important stature in its own right.

Initially the only teams only allowed to participate in the league were the state FAs, teams representing the Armed Forces and the Police, and teams representing the neighboring countries of Singapore and Brunei (though the Football Association of Singapore pulled out of the Malaysian League after the 1994 season following a dispute with the Football Association of Malaysia over gate receipts, and has not been involved since). In recent years, top Malaysian club teams have also been admitted to the league competition.

Malaysia Cup

The Malaysia Cup (Piala Malaysia) is an yearly asscociation tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football contest in Asia. The competition is currently played at the end of each year's football season, and is contested by the 16 most successful teams in Malaysia's football league that year.

The tournament began in 1921, when it was called the Malaya Cup. The original trophy was presented by the officers and men of a British Battleship, the HMS Malaya. When the league began, it was intended primarily as a qualifying tournament for the Malaysia Cup. However over the years, the league competition has gained important stature in its own right. In 2003, Selangor became the first club team to win the cup.

FA Cup Malaysia

The FA Cup Malaysia (Piala FA Malaysia) is a national knock-out football contest organized by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990. The first winner of the competition is Perak FA who knocks Selangor FA 4-2 in the final at the Merdeka Stadium. KL.

MY BEST FRIEND

MY BEST FRIEND

My classmate is a nice person. His name is Akhyar. He was born on the 8th of April 1989. He was born and raised in Penang,Malaysia. He arrived in MICET three years ago. He speaks two languages, malay language and English. He graduated in Penang High School in Penang. After he graduated, he went to the University Kuala Lumpur in Melaka to continue his study in chemical engineering course. Akhyar is working at laundry dry cleaners three days a week for his pocket money. He has two brothers. One of the rules of his parents is not to have girlfriend at a young age and have good goals. Akhyar wants to play futsal but he said he is lazy on it. He is very kindly with another classmate especially with me and also not stingy with his knowledge. I’m so touching with this character. He enjoy music, playing the guitar and singing. He just walk around, trying to find a new area of the city to explore. He like traveling, reading, and disturb girl in MICET. In the evenings he might walk into MICET futsal court and see people plays futsal. Other than that, the character that he has is personality and good looking. He was always well-dressed when in class or outside class time. AKHYAR THE BEST!!!!!!!

AWESOME CHAMPION! ASIA FOR ASIA!

BANZAIIII!!!!!!!

It's obvious! Japan is the biggest powerhouse in Asia region. It is proven since the Kublai Khan era when Kublai Khan and his Mongolian army wants to take over Japan but the country of the rising sun was protected by the tsunami that has washed away all the army forces. The US army was afraid of the Japanese in the World War ll. Even had been blown away by atom boms (Hiroshima and Nagasaki),their economy are still at steady state. p/s: if the bom hits Malaysia,haih~ i think we're gonna go back outside the civilization for ages! no offense.heee :) But in the final match of the Asian Cup,it was not that awesome.huhu. Both Japan and Australia we're too carefully played. Unlike Brazil or the Germans. But in the end a goal from Tadanari Lee settled the score and the Blue Samurai is the champion of Asia once again!

My top 5 awesome things!

# 1st awesome thing

Rio

This car has been pass down from generations. From my mother to me. (so called generations. haha) I earned this car because of my hardwork in my studies as my ayah demanded a better performance from me and….. jeng jeng jeng….. I excelled with flying colours. And the reward is my precious Rio (though lately Rio have a lot of mechanical problems and ayah thought of buying me another car, but I insisted to use Rio until the end of my studies. Because I earned it with my work so it has great sentimental value.) Thanks Rio!

#2nd awesome thing

HTC Desire HD

This is another thing that I get from my own hardwork. I’ve helped my mama relentlessly at her restaurant during my semester break and mama gave me some incentives for it. I saved up all my salaries in my Teddy bank for the successive two months. (It does wears me out! But the Desire HD was worth every penny!)

 

#3rd awesome thing

Manchester United Jersey Collection

My favourite team ever. Once a Red Devil forever a Red Devil! United we stand! (though I only have six in my wardrobe. haha. but still, it can be counted as collection does it?)

#4th awesome thing

Hot rods! (My Hot wheels collection)

I had them since I was in standard 5. Which is when I was 11 years old. And now at 21 (over a decade) I still had them in my possession. What a memory! What a collection. I have over a hundred of these hot rods. From the most commons to the rarest. ( But now, it is all in a box as my family moved to Terengganu 4 years ago)

#5th awesome thing

Comic books!

Dragon Balls (Mutiara Naga), Dragon Quest (Misteri Naga), Rave, Detektif Conan. I had the full volume of these comic books (except for Detektif Conan). These comic book was published since I was in standard 1. Though I have lost some of the volume (it is sad) Luckily, there is a brand new comic book store at AEON Jusco in Malacca. They have all the volumes and I was planning to buy back all the volumes that I have lost. (but the price are not the same as before. it’s gonna cost me a lot! So I better saved up some money now.hee)

20 BEST WORLD CUP FACTS

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest and most important football tournament, it is one that showcases the best the world has to offer. The first World Cup was held in 1930 and has been held every four years since (with the exception of 1942 and 1946). The first tournament involved only 13 teams; since then, it has gone from strength to strength, it now involves a total of 32 teams who have fought hard through qualification just to take their place at what promises to be a fascinating carnival of football. The 2010 World Cup kicks off in South Africa on the 11th June. Anticipation of the tournament is soon to reach fever pitch. What better way to get in the mood than to read some facts and trivia about previous World Cups.

1. The only unbeaten team at the 1974 World Cup was Scotland, despite which, they still went out in the first round as their goal difference, from their one win and two draws, was less than both Yugoslavia and Brazil.

2. The youngest player to appear at the World Cup was Norman Whiteside who was 17 years and 41 days old when he took the field for Northern Ireland versus Yugoslavia in 1982.

3. The youngest player to appear in the World Cup Final was Pele who was 17 years and 249 days old when he was part of the Brazil team who beat Sweden 5-2 in 1958.

4. The shortest World Cup career goes to Marcelo Trobbiani of Argentina who spent a grand total of just one minute on the pitch after coming on as a substitute in the 1986 final. It was his only ever appearance at the World Cup.

5. England’s third goal in the 1966 final, irrespective of what some believe, did not cross the line and should not have counted as a goal!

6. The 500th goal in the World Cup finals was scored by Bobby Collins of Scotland during their 3-2 defeat against Paraguay in 1958.

7. Roger Milla, of Cameroon, is the oldest player to feature at the World Cup, he was 42 years and 39 days old when he played against Russia in 1994. He also scored that day to become the oldest goal scorer. Worryingly, a member of the Cameroon delegation claimed that Milla was actually over 46!

8. The first example of a father selecting his son to play at the World Cup happened in 1966 when Uruguay coach Ondino Viera selected son Milton Viera.

9. The only time that East Germany met West Germany in a game of football happened at the 1974 World Cup. East Germany ran out 1-0 victors; West Germany went on to win the World Cup that year!

10. Belgium’s first choice goalkeeper at the 1982 World Cup was Jean-Marie Pfaff but, because of a misdemeanour, he was dropped after their third game. He was replaced by Theo Custers for the next game, but after they had lost by 3 goals to Poland he was never capped again – quite literally ‘Custers’ last stand’.

11. One of the big stars of the 1990 World Cup was Rene Higuita, the Colombia goalkeeper. He would have been one of the big stars of the 1994 World Cup but missed out because he was in jail on charges of kidnapping.

12. The only player to appear at the World Cup finals whilst playing for an Irish club was Patrick Joseph ‘Felix’ Healey. He played for Northern Ireland in 1982 while employed with Irish club Coleraine.

13. The first World Cup match to be televised was the Hungary versus Brazil match on 27th June 1954. Hungary won 4-2.

14. Juan Ignacio Basaguren became the first substitute to score in the World Cup finals when he put the ball in the back of the net during Mexico’s 4-0 victory against El Salvador in 1970.

15. During the 1990 World Cup, the Italian goalkeeper Walter Zenga went an impressive 517 minutes without conceding a goal.

16. Bolivia had to wait a total of 64 years for their first goal at the World Cup finals. They first appeared at the World Cup in 1930 and didn’t qualify again until 1994; Erwin Sanchez scored the goal in a 3-1 loss to Spain.

17. When Brazil took to the field against Yugoslavia at the 1930 World Cup, they did so with a total of 10 players who had never been capped before. Four years later Argentina fielded 10 new caps against Sweden.

18. There was a grand total of 28 red cards dished out at the 2006 World Cup. On the subject of red cards, Argentina’s Claudio Caniggia was sent off at the 2002 World Cup despite not actually playing.

19. Emerson, who was captain of Brazil, missed out on the 2002 World Cup after damaging his shoulder while ‘mucking’ about during training.

20. Scotland have qualified for the World Cup finals on 8 occasions; they have never qualified through from the first rounds. Pretty poor showing but they did score one of the best World Cup goals ever – every cloud has a silver lining.

VOTE!

Students cast their votes for Student Union Senate representatives. Approaches taken to these elections have historically varied. In some years, students unite behind candidates and talking points; in many others, students simply do not see reason to care. So this is the reasons:

1. Many people vote while thinking of other constituencies: older folks, people without health insurance, and the like. But very few voters are focused specifically on the needs of college students. When issues like student loan rates, educational standards, and admissions policies are on the ballot, who else is better qualified to vote than those currently experiencing the implications of such initiatives

2. With 44 million millennial voters eligible to vote, your vote can make a huge difference when banded with others in your demographic.
3. You're in college. You're expanding your mind, your spirit, your life. You're challenging yourself in new and exciting ways and learning things you may not have ever considered before. But when the time comes, you're going to pass on empowering yourself by voting? Really?
4. No matter your race, gender or age, your right to vote came at a price. Honor the sacrifices others made so that your voice could be heard when theirs wasn't.

2. True, it may be a representative democracy, but your elected representatives still need to know how their constituents think in order to accurately represent them. They are counting on your vote as part of that process.
3. Despite conventional attitudes about college students not being in the "real world," much of your daily life involves very serious and important decisions. You manage your finances; you are taking charge of your education and career; you are doing your best, every day, to improve yourself through higher education. In essence, you are becoming an adult (if you aren't one already). Your vote, then, matters most because you are finally able to cast it. Go voice your opinions on issues, policies, candidates, and referendums. Stand up for what you believe in. Vote!

NATIONAL TEAM HISTORY

HISTORY OF NATIONAL TEAM

Malaysian team had been structured by the FAM while before 1963 . The meaning of this body is to classify Malaysian Football Team and to organize major soccer tournament within the country. Football arrived in Malaya with the British. The locals soon chosen up the game, and before long it was the country's leading sport. Towards the end of the nineenth century, football was one of the central pillar of most sports clubs in Malaya. competition, known as the Malaya Cup (later renamed the Malaysia Cup in 1963), has been continuously since then, except during the war years.In 1926 the Selangor Amateur Football League was established, and in 1936 the Football Association of Selangor was formed. While the Selangor FA was moving towards organised football, and inspiring other states in Malaya to follow suit, the battleship HMS Malaya visited the country in 1920. In 1926, the Football Association of Perak , the Football Association of Selangor, the Football Association of Negeri Sembilan , the Football Association of Malacca and the Singapore Amateur Football Association came together to form the Malayan Football Association (MFA), in order to field a Malayan team against an Australian side that visited Singapore that year.In 1933, the MFA was revived to form the Football Association of Malaya (FAM). It also signalled the birth of the Merdeka Tournament(Pestabola Merdeka), that was to all intents and purposes the centrepiece of the independence celebrations. Following the change in name to the Football Association of Malaysia in the early 1960s, Tunku Abdul Rahman continued to play a big role in the development of the game through various youth competitions. Following his departure in 1974, the reins of the FAM was taken over by Malaysia's second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak , who served for just one year. His Royal Highness was integral in the growth of football in the new era with the introduction of the semi-pro league in 1989 before the game went fully professional several years later. Among the high points in Malaysian football under His Royal Highness was the successful hosting of the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship, as well as the organisation of the Premier League, which has been called the Malaysian Super League since 2004.

LEADERS ARE MADE!

Great Leaders are Not Born, They are Made.

I am absolutely convinced that good leaders are made than born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. “Good leaders can develop through a never ending process of self-study, education, training and experience. To inspire workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things a leader must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills; they are NOT resting on their laurels.

Leadership in an organization is extremely important to the success of an organization. The goal of leaders is to accomplish goals and tasks set force by an organization. A good leader has the ability to guide and influence those that they lead to help accomplish those goals. This paper will first define what leadership is. Second, this paper will explain what an effective leader is and what an ineffective leader. Leadership is define as a process by which a person influences others to complete an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it perfect. Leaders carry out this process by applying their leadership attributes, such as beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge, and skills. In the field of organizational learning, leadership entered the discussion as a proxy for the organization. Organizational learning theorists had suggested that the senior management team, or dominant coalition, was in fact the organization level of organizational learning. Leaders are made but not born.

There are many well-educated and motivated people who lack of the knowledge to lead others. Many often ask how a person learned to be a leader. Some would assume that a good college education was the reason for such success. It is often said that leaders are born while others believe that leaders are made.

WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA WORLD CUP, an international asscociationfootball tournament that is scheduled to take place in June and July 2014 in Brazil.

The 2014 World Cup is heading to Brazil. In less than 4 years, the greatest football spectacle of them all will be heading to the country that introduced the notion of the beautiful game. For the first time in 64 years, football’s biggest event will grace Brazil’s shores and a feast of football is sure to be served up in front of passionate crowds. True, there is the small matter of the World Cup in South Africa in 2010 to contend with first, but football fans across Brazil and indeed the world are rubbing their hands in anticipation of the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

The 2010 World Cup just over last year. And it's time for 2014 World cup which will be held at BRAZIL as well. Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals of 2010 FIFA World Cup at the hands of the eventual runners-up the Nethherlands. Combined with the team’s exit at the same stage of the 2006 tournament in Germany, it marked the first time in 20 years that ASeleção had missed out on a place in the semi-finals in two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments. In any other country, this might have led to feelings of doom and gloom, or at least a lingering sense of disillusionment. But, when it comes to football in particular, Brazil is not just any other country. Following the initial shock of the Dutch defeat, there was little sign of ill-will towards the national team.

National flags could still be seen fluttering and a brisk trade in green-and-yellow FIFA World Cup-related merchandise continued, even weeks after the tournament had come to an end. This was not just the tail-end of Brazils dressing up every four years to celebrate the FIFAWorld Cup. This time there was a real sense that Brazilians were keen to keep that World Cup fever alive, even if the latest edition had ended with less glory than usual for the national team. The main reason for this feeling of national pride lies less than four years in the future. For in Brazil, the blowing of the final whistle of the 2010 FIFA World Cup signalled the start of a new four-year cycle that will culminate in the return of world football’s biggest event to the country which has won the tournament more often than any other nation.

With the 2014 World Cup being awarded to Brazil, it could be easily argued that football is going home. Ok, so football originated in Britain and we invented the game but the Brazilians have perfected it. They’ve taken the game to their hearts and elevated it to the extent that it is a religion to the people. The blue and yellow clad players of Brazil have given us some memorable moments and play the game with a style and rhythm that no other nation on earth seems capable of. The game is played to a samba beat that runs through the heart and soul of the entire country. When they are on song, they are unstoppable and people the world over clamour to see them play. Chances are, if you asked people to name the team they want to see win aside from their own it would be the magicians from Brazil.

Over the years, the Brazilians have given us players that are routinely rated as the best in the world and of course given the game arguably the greatest player ever to have lived, EdsonArantes du Nascimento or Pele as we know him best. If you look through the annals of Brazilian Internationals it reads like a who’s who of footballing greats. From Gerson, Garrincha, Rivelinoand Jarzinho in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, to Socrates and Zico in the 80’s. In more recent times we have enjoyed the skill of Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo and of late Ronaldinho, Kaka and Adriano. All of these players at their peaks would waltz into a world XI. It's not as though they’vehad a few stars in the sides over the years but full squads of players that other international coaches would dream of having in their starting elevens.

Having great individuals does not always make a great side but the Brazilians have won more World Cups than any other nation. They stand at 5 wins, with Italy in 2nd place with four. But they’ve also played in a number of finals where they’ve been beaten, most recently in 1998 against the host nation France. Winning, however, isn’t the only thing, it’s winning with style that matters to Brazilians. The World Cup win in 1994 was a triumph but was not won in Brazilian attacking flair and flamboyance. The 1982 side of Zico and Socrates, that were foiled by Italy, probably bring more of a misty eyed response than the side that were victorious in the USA.

The 2014 finals will be a celebration of football. The fans will embrace it and produce a carnival of colour, noise and passion that the local people are already world famous for. It will be a fantastic world cup to travel to and see how the Brazilians party. It will have been 64 years since the last world cup was held in Brazil and those who were alive to see it will hope that itdoesn’t end the same way. The hosts were beaten in the final by South American rivals Uruguay. Anything less than a win will send the country into mourning, but a victory will spark the biggest party Brazil has ever seen and that in itself would be saying something.

SIBLINGS

BIRTH ORDER TRAIT...

Only child – This child is always the center of attention and usually prefers it that way. Since they are never "dethroned", they are spoiled and can be self-centered. They miss out on the social skills learned by sibling interaction, so they may find it difficult to share or compromise. A great positive trait is that they can be very mature intellectually.

First Born – They are often given responsibility for younger siblings and may take on the role of a surrogate parent. Through this role they accept their position of leadership and the power that comes with it. Firstborns may become overachievers in order to set the example for younger siblings and meet the expectations of parents. They are also known to be authoritarian (or bossy according to their siblings). A great positive trait is that they can be very responsible and helpful.

Second Born – Independent and competitive, especially with the oldest sibling. Sibling rivalry may be initiated by second born as they struggle to identify their role in the family. Can be seen as a rebel, especially if they do not feel they are getting equal treatment with that of the first born. A great positive trait is that they can be very expressive and creative.

Middle Child – Independent but unlike second born, can be more congenial. They do not have the spotlight but often do not seek it (what’s the use?). They can be resigned in their position in the family even though they feel forgotten. The middle child syndrome can develop, especially in larger families. A great positive trait is that they can adapt and acquire very good social skills.

Last Born – Frequently spoiled by the entire family. Never “dethroned” and may be accustomed to always getting their way. They may be seen as irresponsible and a rule breaker. A great positive trait is that they can be very charming and adventurous.

Monetary incentives for KP2 students. Is it relevant?

KP2 (kedudukan percubaan 2) is entitled to students in our campus whom failed to achieve a minimum of 2.00 GPA (grade point average) for two semesters in a succession.  I strongly oppose the idea to give monetary incentives to these students to motivate them to get better result. These student doesn’t need money. They were given enough monthly allowance by their sponsor such as Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), PTPTN, JPA and even from their own parents. So money is no big deal here. The problem here is, the students themselves. They didn’t have faith in them. They think they couldn’t do it. They were lazy. So money cannot do anything about this. What these students need is to have some counseling for them to have self motivation. They need to build from the inside to ensure they could do better in their tests and examination thus will improve their grades for the coming semesters.

Types of Soccer Balls

There are many types of footballs, soccer balls, or futbols. Footballs can be categorized by the following types:

· Professional Match Balls

· Match Balls

· Practice/Camp Balls

· Promotional Balls

· Indoor Balls

· Futsal Balls

Professional Match Soccer Balls

These soccer balls have been developed for top level international professional matches. They usually have some type of organizational approval such as the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)approval logo imprinted on the ball. At least five layers are used in the construction of the ball and they use the best materials. Professional match balls are the most expensive type of ball since they use the best materials and adhere to strict design and testing parameters. Ball trajectory, shape, balance, bounce, water absorption and velocity are all strictly controlled.

Match Soccer Balls

Match balls are designed for use in soccer matches. They cost more than practice balls and less than the internationally approved soccer balls (that makes sense). Some type of association approval such as the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) authentication program, "FIFA Approved" or "FIFA Inspected" is usually imprinted on a match ball. Between four and five lining layers are used in the construction of the ball.

Practice/Camp Soccer Balls

Usually constructed with four or less layers and use a lower quality outer cover such as PVC. Many practice or camp balls made out of molded material (not stitched together but molded together panels) have been designed to withstand rough surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Practice or camp balls are the least expensive balls when compared with match type soccer balls.

Promotional Balls

These balls are usually made to promote a name brand, organization or event. Some promotional soccer balls are small in size (size one or two) and not intended for practice or match use.

Indoor Soccer Balls

Many indoor soccer balls consist of a felt type outer covering that is similar to the material used on tennis balls. They have the same size configurations as the outdoor soccer balls.

Futsal Soccer Balls

The main difference between a Futsal ball and a typical soccer ball, is that the bladder is filled with foam. That makes the ball heavier and has less bounce for use on the hard playing surface.

KING OF THE PLANET!

If I could be the ruler of the world I would make football, the most influential sport all over the planet. This would not only consists of great entertainment given by football,but also many other kinds of goodness that football could bring to the humankind. Football brings togetherness amongst us.We watched the game together,went to the stadiums together, we shared the joy,sadness and passion in the game together. 

So, football is a massive massive part in the community. As the game goes along,as do the people. Football is a lifeline you could say for many people in this world. It's a career, a job, a life for them. For others whom have all the money in the world, it would be an easy way to gain more power and popularity. But football is not just about football itself. Through some charity programs that had been done by some big football clubs all over the world,it has helped a lot of people in every inch of the planet. One example of the program is build a football academies for young lads to develop their skills for the future and eventually it will help reduce social problems among the teenagers nowadays.

Through this kind of programs also has helped the unfortunate people all over the world through the donations and support that have been given by the clubs. As the game being more popular and influential, there will be more donors,contributors and buyers that would help the growth of the financial aspect in the game thus many more charity programs to help the community will be held. Football for the future!

educational aspiration 2011

Aspiration. It has been the same though for the past years. Go pass through the semester with flying colours,never missed even a single class,wake up early and go to the class early,no last minute works,study before the next lecture or class and bla..bla..bla..

So,for the new year of 2011,would it be the same as the past? As we set our mind to aim high and achieve big as our aspirations and dreams.Can we do it? The answer is

as bob says:

To make it possible,we need to leave behind our past. Look forward to the future. Think big,act big. There are no rooms for mistakes in degree's life. We need to wake up from our honeymoon dreams during our diploma days. 'so,so lah' CGPA wouldn't take us anywhere. From now onwards,on the new year of 2011 we have set sights to achieve our goals.

 

A new year,a new dream and hope. Hopefully we could achieve what we want in our life's. Best of luck peeps! :) 

 

 

AFC Asian Cup 2011

Qatar is the host nation for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 after the previous tournament that has been hosted by four South East Asia's nations - Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. As for now,there must be many Malaysians who are mumbling about 'why there are no K Rajagopal in 2007?-we would have won the tournament if king raja coached our national team back then!' Hahaha! In your wildest dreams boys! The team needs to work harder than ever to even reach the tournament's group stage. Then it will took years for Malaysia to be among the Asia's elites.

So,back to the main topic. All the matches will be held in five different stadiums - four in Doha and one in Ar-Rayyan. The stadiums are Khalifa International Stadium - where the opening and final game will be played,Qatar SC Stadium,Al-Gharafa Stadium,Jassem bin Ahmed Stadium and Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. So to those who are going there this january,you better start to memories all the stadiums names if you don't want to be lost. Group A contains the host,Qatar,Kuwait,China and Uzbekistan. The top two teams from each group will qualify to the next round. In this group,the pundit has picked up Qatar and Uzbekistan to go through to the quarter finals.

Group B will be represented by Japan being drawn with Saudi Arabia,Jordan and Syria. In this group Japan and Saudi Arabia will be the favorites to pass through. Group C is the group of death where the Asia's giant will be contesting against each other. They are South Korea, Australia, Bahrain and the underdogs India. The Koreans and Aussies should be able to go through easily to the next round. And the final group, group D will be a war-zone! As Iraq,Iran,North Korea and UAE are being placed in the same bowl.