AFF U19 - Laos 7-0 Brunei

At the Aung San Stadium, Laos hauled their first three points of the competition with a 7-0 thrashing of Brunei.

The younger Brunei squad stood out for long periods in the first half before conceding their first goal in the 40th minute off Sitthideth Khanthavong.

After that it was all Laos as Lembo Saysana then scorched a hat trick (44th, 45th and 75th minute) to be followed by Souliya Syphasay (58th minute), Souksadakone Liepvisay (60th) and Phouthasin Luang Amath (74th).

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AFF U19 - Brunei 0-7 Vietnam

In the meantime, Vietnam faced little difficulty to beat Brunei 7-0 in the second game of the day.

“We are just glad that we got the first three points in the competition. It is always good to win,” said Trieu Quang Ha, the chief coach of Vietnam.

“We are also pleased with the number of goals scored as I believe that in a competition as close as this, it will all come down to goal difference.”

The score at the end of the first half was 4-0 with goals off a brace each from Nguyen Thanh Hien (15th and 25th minute) and Nguyen Xuan Nam (17th and 23rd).

Vietnam were more relaxed in the second half although Thanh Hien did complete his hat –trick with his third goal in the game in the 71st minute before further goals from Phan Ding Thang (74th) and Nguyen Tuan Vu (83rd).

“What we have learned from this game is the need to be physically stronger especially when we are playing against a fast team like Vietnam,” added Zainuddin Kassim, the chief coach of Brunei.

“We slowed down the game in the second half as the players were not really fit and that probably saved us a bigger score line.”

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Brunei U-19 team set off for Myanmar

THE U-19 national football team has left for Yangon, Myanmar yesterday morning to compete in the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Under-19 Championship 2011.

The event will commence on Sept 8 - 21.

Amongst the teams that will feature in the championship, Brunei is pit in Group B along with host country Myanmar, Indonesia Laos and Vietnam.

Teams in Group A consist of Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Cambodia.

The opening match of the championship will see Brunei play Vietnam on the opening day in the Group A battle.

Brunei's following match will be against Laos on Sept 10, Myanmar two days later and their final group stage match will see the national squad take on Indonesia on Sept 14.

The competition will mark Brunei's return to the international arena after their 22-month Fifa ban which was lifted on May 30, 2011.

Awang Ali Bin Haji Ismail from the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) will be heading the U-19 national team in this expedition.

Despite being inactive in the international football scene, team manager Pg Hj Yusri believes that the team is well prepared for the challenge.

"I think they're ready, even if it's just one month of preparation for this championship this is the best team we can get. With the time constraints and all, it's not an excuse for me," he said.

"For me, this team is the best."

A stringent selection process was employed to select the worthy players for the U-19 team and there has been no let up in training throughout the entire month of Ramadhan."So far it is okay, the coach has prepared a training programme for them to follow during the fasting month. I think it's just perfect, to suit the troubling month," said Pg Hj Yusri.

"We had a friendly match with the U-18 team that recently left for Bangkok and we saw results from there, our boys have showed that they have made improvements," he added.

The Brunei Times

Brunei fall 2-1 to Indonesia in U-18 C'ship

BRUNEI fell 2-1 to Indonesia in Group C of the 39th Under-18 Asia Schools Football Championship in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand yesterday.

The team came into the match riding on a morale-boosting 13-0 demolition of Pakistan, but failed to take anything away against their Indonesian opponents.

Brunei found the back of the net first with Mohammad Shafie Hj Mohd Efenddy, who has scored two goals in as many matches, giving the Sultanate the lead in the 20th minute.

However, rainy weather proved to be a factor that led to defensive errors, allowing the Indonesian side to score two quick goals before the end of the first half.

Indonesia's Zulkilear levelled the match in the 40th minute while Alessandro found the back of the net in the next minute to put his team in front 2-1 heading into the interval.

Brunei were pretty much in control in the second half but spurned numerous chances that saw them fall to their Southeast Asian counterparts.

The team's coach Liew Chuan Fue felt that the scoreline didn't depict their efforts in the game.

"We controlled much of the game especially in the second half and created plenty of chances. The only problem was our finishing," said Liew in a telephone interview after the match.

"We made a couple of mistakes on defence and the field was slippery due to the rain. I believe we should have won the game. We played pretty good except that the result was not in our favour," added the former national player, who captained Brunei to victory during the 1999 Malaysia Cup.

The team will face Iran today, and at least a draw will most likely see them through to the next round.

The competition features 12 teams divided into three groups of four. Group A has hosts Thailand pooled with the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam while Group B has Asian powerhouses South Korea going up against Malaysia, Singapore and Macau.

The winner and runner-up in each group will join the two best third-placed teams in the second round.

"This is going to be a difficult match. They (Iran) are going to be tougher as they have beaten Indonesia 3-0," said Liew.

"But I still believe that we have a good chance in making it into the next round and I hope that we can do it," he added.

The other match of the day saw Iran put up a good performance demolishing Pakistan 8-0.

Defending champions Thailand won the title last year after shocking hosts South Korea 2-1.

This week's competition in Ubon Ratchathani will also see the national Under-15 team in action.

The side is competing in the 6th Asian Schools Football Championships and will begin their campaign today against the hosts.

The six-team tournament has Brunei pooled in Group A with Thailand and Sri Lanka while Group B will see Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam face off.

The Brunei Times

U-18 footballers demolish Pakistan

BRUNEI began the 39th Under-18 Asia Schools Football Championship in style after dismantling Pakistan 13-0 yesterday.

The first day of the tournament in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, saw seven names get on the scoresheet for Brunei with Muhammad Nurikhwan Othman paving the way with a goal in the first minute, the first of three he would net in the Group C tie.

Muhd Fakhrul Tamimi Hj Sahari bagged five while Ak Mohammad Amiruddin Pg Jamaludin, Md Fakhrullah Hj Md Azanie, Mohamad Nur Azees Ali, Mohammad Shafie Hj Mohd Efenddy and Mohd Aminuddin Zakwan Mohd Tahir each added one.

Despite the scoreline Liew Chuan Fue didn't seem impressed.

"I'm not surprised we won by such a big margin," said the team's coach in a telephone interview yesterday.

"Our midfield played well and I knew we would get a comfortable win because Pakistan just didn't have enough quality to match us.

"Physically we could match up ... But technically, we were better," added Liew, the former national player who captained Brunei to victory during the 1999 Malaysia Cup.

Except for Md Fakhrullah and his brother Mohammad Nazrullah, who are from Belait, the 20-man list is made up completely of Brunei Youth Team (BYT) players the side made up of Under-19 players which used to play in the second tier of the national football league.

Many of them also featured for the country in last year's edition of the tournament in Mokpo, South Korea.

Though Brunei was in Mokpo last year, they were unable to take to the field because of Fifa's ban on the country, which was only lifted on May 30.

They were able to slot in some friendly matches against national sides and high school teams though, returning with a five-two win-loss record.

Yesterday's other game saw Singapore and Macau play to a 1-1 draw in Group B.

Putting today's morale-boosting result behind them, Brunei now have bigger fish to fry facing Indonesia tomorrow and Iran on Wednesday.

A 12-team competition, the countries are divided into three groups of four. The winner and runner-up in each group will join the two best third-placed teams in the second round.

A win against the heavily-fancied Indonesians will virtually ensure their spot in the next round and Liew knows the stakes are high.

"We hope we can win ... We must win," he vowed.

"If we win we will qualify for the second round.

"Indonesia will be a stronger fight though. Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea these teams always do well in this tournament. Indonesia reach the semi-finals every year," he added.

Group A has hosts Thailand pooled with the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam while Group B has Asian powerhouses South Korea going up against Malaysia, Singapore and Macau. Thailand are the tournament's defending champions, winning last year's title after shocking hosts South Korea 2-1.

This week's competition in Ubon Ratchathani will also see the national Under-15 team in action.

The side is competing in the 6th Asian Schools Football Championships and will begin their campaign on Wednesday against the hosts.

The six-team tournament has Brunei pooled in Group A with Thailand and Sri Lanka while Group B will see Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam face off.

The Under-15 team is coached by Hon Ah Yan and assisted by Andiran Dato Gadong, with Ajamain Hj Othman serving as the manager. Assisting Liew is Tajul Arrifin Sumpong and goalkeeping coach Mohd Salihin Abdullah, as well as Hj Narudin Hj Puteh acting as the team's manager and chef de mission.

The country also has two referees, Ali Faisal Rosli and Pg Hj Md Saiful Redzuan Pg Hj Ahmad, lacing up in Thailand this week.

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Brunei footballers start U-18 campaign in Thailand today

THE national team will open their 39th Under-18 Asia Schools Football Championship campaign against Pakistan today.

Currently in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, for the Sept 2-13 event, the side is pooled in Group C with two other countries Iran and Indonesia.

In a text message sent by the Under-18 coach Liew Chuan Fue (pic) on Friday, the former national skipper and 1999 Malaysia Cup champion said there were three groups in the Under-18 competition which has 11 teams in the fray.

Group A will see hosts Thailand face Vietnam and Sri Lanka while Group B has Asian giants South Korea going up against Malaysia, Singapore and Macau.

The tournament in Thailand will also see a Under-15 competition underway, the 6th Asian Schools Football Championships.

The six-team event has Brunei pooled in Group A with Thailand and Sri Lanka while Group B will see Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam do battle. Brunei starts the Under-15 tournament on Wednesday when they face the heavily favoured hosts.

The Under-15 team is coached by Hon Ah Yan and assisted by Andiran Dato Gadong, with Ajamain Hj Othman serving as the manager.

Assisting Liew is Tajul Arrifin Sumpong and Mohd Salihin Abdullah, with Hj Narudin Hj Puteh acting as the team's manager.

The country has also sent two referees, Ali Faisal Rosli and Pg Hj Md Saiful Redzuan Pg Hj Ahmad, to Thailand.

The head of the Brunei Schools Sport Council, Hj Narudin is also the contingent's chef de mission. The 50-member contingent is made up of 20 players and five officials in each age-group.

Brunei was named as hosts of this year's edition but Thailand had to organise the tournament instead because Fifa's ban on the Sultanate was only lifted on May 30.

Despite the country's seclusion from international football for nearly two years, the Under-18 side can be expected to provide a challenge as they will feature several familiar and experienced faces.

Not only have a majority of them represented Brunei at last year's Asian Schools Under-18 Football Championships in South Korea, most of them such as goalkeeper Ron Junior Philip and midfielders Md Aminuddin Zakwan Hj Tahir and Md Nurikhwan Othman also play for Brunei Youth Team, the side made up of Under-19 players which used to play in the second tier of the national football league.

The Under-18 team should have no worries about a repeat of their fiasco in South Korea, where the players were unable to take to the pitch due to Fifa's suspension.

The trip to South Korea wasn't a complete waste of time though, since the players did manage to lace up for several friendly matches.

However, both teams will be looking for a repeat of the country's last foray to Thailand for an age-group competition last September's Asean Youth Football Cup in Bangkok.

The Under-12 team finished second in the Thai capital, though the chasm in class during the final against Thailand, which ended 7-0, wasn't exactly the best way to bow out.

The side still returned to Brunei as the talk of the local football community, the result at the inaugural six-team tournament showing that the Sultanate has a successful grassroots programme.

No doubt, then, that both teams will be aiming to prove the same point this week.

The Brunei Times

DPMM FC Try-outs - September

Players coming for tryouts September,2011



1/Josue Aguie(Ivory Coast)-tbc

2/Georges Ba(France)-arrive 7th September

3/Oliver Matias Alexis(Argentina)-tbc

4/Auriol Guillaume(France)-arrive 7th September

5/Daniel Coleman(Ghana)-tbc

6/Diogo Marins(Brazil)-tbc

7/Aleksandar Tomash(Bulgaria)-tbc


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