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The Star
4 days ago
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- The Star
Dream debut for Deeromram as he turns finisher twice in Red Giants victory
PETALING JAYA: It was a dream night for Kevin Deeromram as the Selangor wingback scored twice in their 3-0 Super League victory over Brunei on Tuesday. Remarkably, the 27-year-old is not even a striker. Deeromram found the net in the fifth and 36th minutes at the Petaling Jaya Stadium, both goals coming from pinpoint crosses delivered by fellow wingback Quentin Cheng. Relishing a role reversal: Selangor's Kevin Deeromram rejoicing after scoring a brace in their 3-0 win over Brunei. — Selangor FC It was a role reversal for Deeromram, who is usually the one providing assists. During his stint with Thailand's Port FC, particularly last season, he was a creative force – topping the assist charts with 11. Brazilian winger Chrigor Moraes then wrapped up the win for the Red Giants with a 67th-minute strike. For Deeromram, it was the perfect way to mark his first home appearance. 'Our aim was to get our first three points and we did it,' said the Swedish-born Thai international. 'I'm delighted to score my first goals for the club and to experience the atmosphere here in Petaling Jaya. It was beautiful, and I hope it continues. 'I hope the fans enjoy the way I play. Of course, scoring is a great way to introduce myself, but I still prefer creating chances for my teammates as that's my style, and that's why I was brought here.' The win was also the ideal response to their disappointing 0-3 defeat to Johor Darul Ta'zim in the Charity Shield on Aug 8. 'We didn't perform well against JDT, so we had a chat after the game about what we could do better,' said Deeromram. The left-sided flyer says he is settling quickly in Malaysia, thanks to the warm welcome from his teammates and coaches. 'I'm adapting well as the boys have been great, and the coach has been clear with what he wants. 'The Malaysian League is competitive, quite similar to what I experienced in Thailand.' Beyond club success, Kevin has another target in mind – a return to the Thai national team ahead of next month's international window. Thailand will compete in the King's Cup in Kanchanaburi, facing Fiji first on Sept 4, followed by either Iraq or Hong Kong on Sept 7. 'I would love to play for Thailand again and I want to be given that chance. Hopefully, the coach calls me up for the upcoming camp.' For now, though, Selangor fans will be hoping for Deeromram to not just provide assists, but take his chances too.
The Star
28-07-2025
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- The Star
Big worry as Selangor struggle to find form after poor results in pre-season ties
New leftback: Selangor have signed Thai international Kevin Deeromram to beef up their defence. — Port FC PETALING JAYA: Pre-season results are usually not a true measure of a team's capabilities, but in Selangor's case, there is cause for concern as the team still appear to be struggling to find their rhythm before their season opener against giants Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) in the Charity Shield on Aug 8. Selangor's pre-season struggles continued on Sunday when they were held to a goalless draw by Asia Warriors – a side made up of former regional stars, many of whom are past their prime. Although it was just a friendly, Selangor's lacklustre performance was cause for concern as even head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi admitted. 'I'm not happy with the result. It's a bit of a difficult situation right now because we've made some changes and I need to rotate the players. So it's not the same as a competitive match,' said Kinoshi. 'But we must improve with each game. We need to be more aggressive, show more attacking intent, and play with greater determination. 'I can't say how ready we are in terms of percentage, but to me, it's not enough yet. 'We still have about two weeks, and we need to make the most of it.' Earlier, the Red Giants had travelled to Thailand for a training camp and a series of pre-season friendlies, but the results were far from encouraging. They began with a 1-0 defeat to Ratchaburi, followed by a 2-1 loss to Chonburi. Fortunately, they managed to end the trip on a positive note with a 3-1 win over Bangkok FC. Selangor have also endured a long winless run against JDT, with their best effort in recent years being a 1-1 draw in a Super League clash back in 2022. Their last victory over the Southern Tigers came eight years ago – a 2-1 win in the Super League, courtesy of goals from Andik Vermansyah and Amri Yahyah, before Natxo Insa pulled one back for JDT. Selangor have bolstered their squad for the new season with several notable signings, including Thai international Kevin Deeromram, who is expected to add stability on the left flank of the defence. They have also brought in former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Zach Clough, as well as attacking options in Willian Lira, Omid Musawi, Chrigor Moraes and Picha Autra.
