Archive | August, 2012
Sundram wants his boys to secure qualification before the international break. aXrosstheline.com File Photo

Sundram: It’s about us, not our opponents

By on August 27, 2012 in Malaysia Cup, Singapore Football

Fresh from a 3-1 win over Selangor PKNS FC over the weekend, LionsXII will travel across the causeway to take on Fandi Ahmad’s Johor FA in match day three of the Malaysia Cup campaign on Tuesday evening. A win will set the LionsXII firmly on course to qualify for the quarter-finals as the Singapore side [...]

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Shaiful Esah (fourth from left) struck a lovely free kick to allow LionsXII to go 2-1 up.

LionsXII recovers to claim full points

By on August 26, 2012 in Malaysia Cup

LionsXII took top spot in Group A of the Malaysia Cup after coming back from a goal down to beat Selangor PKNS FC 3-1 at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Saturday evening in front of 3301 fans.   The visitors went ahead in the seventh minute through a clever piece of play by Fazuan Dzuklifli. [...]

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Will the LionsXII end their goal drought against PKNS?

Goal shy LionsXII face PKNS test

By on August 25, 2012 in Malaysia Cup

They may be 5-0 conquerors against their next opponent in the Malaysia Cup earlier this season in the Malaysia Super League but the LionsXII need to bear in mind that it was also the same team that stopped them in Petaling Jaya back in April. LionsXII host Selangor PKNS FC at the Jalan Besar Stadium [...]

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Referee’s horror show

By on August 25, 2012 in 2012 S-League

It was a good game of football on showcase at the Hougang Stadium and at the end of it; one side was left wondering what they had done wrong to be denied a possible winner right at the death due to a horrendous decision by match referee, Abdul Malik. Diallo Mamadou drew first blood for [...]

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LionsXII Celebrates. File photo by Leo Shengwei

Here comes the Malaysia Cup

By on August 22, 2012 in Malaysia Cup

Dismiss thoughts of any team taking this competition lightly. The moment of truth has arrived and there will only be one thought on the minds of the 16 teams who will kick off the Malaysia Cup campaign on Wednesday – winning the prestigious trophy rich with history. Under a torrential rain at the Geylang Field [...]

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Lions finally end their winless streak

Lions’ winless streak ends but still lots to be learned ahead of AFF Suzuki Cup

By on August 16, 2012 in Singapore Football

Article By ‘Corinthian’ They ended their long run of outs, but in front of a crowd of only 837 at Jurong West Stadium Singapore’s national team’s 2-0 win over Hong Kong hardly threw up anything to inspire great confidence for the road ahead. To be fair the crowd did look bigger and was pretty supportive [...]

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Two-goal hero, Aleksandar Duric.

Singapore 2-0 Hong Kong [in pictures]

By on August 16, 2012 in Singapore Football

Singapore ended a 10-month losing streak with a 2-0 win over Hong Kong in an International friendly on Wednesday evening at the Jurong West Stadium. Two goals by Aleksandar Duric – who celebrated his 42nd birthday recently – in the opening period sealed the win for the Lions. Singapore will take on Philippines next in [...]

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Jufri set for debut as Lions look for first win in 10 months

By on August 15, 2012 in Singapore Football

When the teams enter the pitch on Wednesday evening at the Jurong West Stadium, there will be an unfamiliar face within the starting lineup for the Singapore National team. Jufri Taha, a surprise inclusion in the 25-man squad is set for his first start in a Singapore shirt. The 27-year old defender will start the game [...]

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