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Barnama
6 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Vidakovic Describes Sabah's Late Strike As Bitter Pill For KL City
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur City FC head coach Risto Vidakovic admitted the 1-1 draw against Sabah FC in their Super League match at home last night was a bitter pill to swallow after his side conceded a late equaliser despite dominating the second half. Vidakovic said The City Boys had the upper hand after the break and created several chances to seal all three points but were punished by the visitors in the closing stages. 'The result is a draw but it's the worst feeling you can have when you concede a goal especially after controlling almost the entire second half. bootstrap slideshow 'We had many opportunities to finish the game but that's football, sometimes you just have to accept it, look forward and work hard,' he told a post-match press conference after the match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, Cheras, here. The 55-year-old tactician, who took charge of KL City earlier this season, insisted the result did not reflect his team's performance. He also refused to blame any individual on the defence lapse that led to Sabah's equaliser in added time, while noting that fatigue and a shorter pre-season had affected his players' sharpness. 'It's part of football - 90 minutes, the concentration, everybody's tired especially as we started a little bit late with pre-season, we are not 100% physically, not at the top. I think we played a good game and we have to continue growing, continue playing and I think we have many positive things,' he said. At the same time, he urged patience from fans as the squad continues to gel, pointing out that many players joined the team late and were still adapting to his tactical approach. 'The biggest negative thing maybe is the goals (scoring). We have to be patient with these players because everyone is new. Many of them came late, we started pre-season late. I can find many excuses,' he added.
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Jean-Paul named new Rhinos boss
Published on: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Published on: Thu, Aug 14, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Jean-Paul was likely to take charge of Sabah FC's first match of the new Super League season against Kuala Lumpur City FC at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras on Wednesday night. Kota Kinabalu: After weeks of speculation, Sabah FC finally announced the appointment of Australian Jean-Paul De Marigny as their new head coach for the 2025/2026 season. He will be officially taking over from Martin Stano who was put in charge following the departure of Datuk Ong Kim Swee towards the end of last season. In a statement released on Wednesday, the former Australian international is regarded by the management as very experienced in the Australian League with Western Sydney Wanderers, Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victory as League champions in 2014/2015 and 2017/2018. The 61-year-old has also been involved in various age groups for Australian national teams and more recently as assistant coach to Brad Maloney for the Australian Under-17 national team. He was first seen here late last month in Sabah FC's pre-season 3-1 friendly win over DPMM FC from Brunei at Likas Stadium. He was then named as the assistant coach on the start list while Alto Linus was the head coach. Jean-Paul was likely to take charge of Sabah FC's first match of the new Super League season against Kuala Lumpur City FC at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras on Wednesday night. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Brendan goes back to where his career started Down Under
Brendan Gan in action for Kuala Lumpur. - Photo by Kuala Lumpur City FC PETALING JAYA: After more than a decade in Malaysia and a career defined by triumphs, trials, and tenacity, Brendan Gan returns to his first ever professional club. The former Selangor captain and Malaysian international has signed with Sutherland Sharks, the ground where he first made his professional debut as a 17-year-old in 2008. "We're beyond excited to welcome Brendan Gan back to where it all began," the club said in a statement. "His story is one of grit, elite mentality, and sheer football IQ." Brendan's football journey has been as inspiring as it has been globe-spanning. After rising through the ranks in Australia's National Premier Leagues (NPL), he went on to feature in the A-League with Sydney FC before carving out a commanding presence in South-East Asia. His time in Malaysia saw him don the coluors of Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Perak and most notably Selangor, where he wore the armband with pride and made 37 appearances for the Malaysian national team. But it wasn't just the silverware and caps that defined him. Brendan's public battle with cancer and remarkable comeback in 2022 turned him into more than just a footballer, he became a symbol of resilience. "Brendan has seen it all, titles, setbacks, cancer, comebacks, captaincy. "He brings unmatched experience, composure under pressure, and a drive to inspire the next generation in blue." Now wearing the 88 jersey, Brendan is set to play a pivotal role in the club's 2025 campaign, not just as a midfield anchor but as a mentor to younger players and a leader both on and off the pitch.
