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New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Tactician who toppled Man United now targets Harimau Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR: It won't just be Malaysia and Vietnam battling it out at the National Stadium on June 10 — a tactical showdown is also brewing on the sidelines. National coach Peter Cklamovski is expected to face his stiffest test yet in Vietnam boss Kim Sang Sik, a man whose strategic nous was on full display when he masterminded the Asean All-Stars' stunning 1-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday. Despite assembling the team just two days before the friendly and missing key players due to World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers, Sang Sik's side looked anything but disorganised. Against a Red Devils squad boasting captain Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo, the Asean XI pulled off a defensive and attacking masterclass to snatch a famous win in Bukit Jalil. That result has raised eyebrows — and expectations — ahead of Vietnam's visit, with critics predicting a fiercely organised and compact Vietnamese unit arriving in Kuala Lumpur. Football pundit Dr Zulakbal Abdul Karim believes Asean XI's triumph over United was no fluke. "Sang Sik didn't have the best players, but still got them playing as a unit. That speaks volumes about his tactical awareness," said Zulakbal. "It also suggests he's working with a vast scouting network and strong data analysis behind the scenes." "In modern football, analytics dictate a lot, and Sang Sik clearly knows how to use that to his advantage." Malaysia will need to be sharp. The Golden Star Warriors have dominated the rivalry in recent years, winning seven of the last eight meetings since 2016. The last time Harimau Malaya beat Vietnam was 11 years ago at the AFF Cup But Cklamovski's side have shown signs of promise. On Thursday, they held world No. 72 Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw at the KLFA Stadium. With the possible inclusion of newly naturalised stars like Rodrigo Holgado, hopes are high for a turnaround. Still, Vietnam remain an enigma. There's been little information on their squad, a move that hasn't gone unnoticed. "We've seen very few updates on their preparations. It's clear Sang Sik is keeping his cards close to his chest," said Zulakbal. "Vietnam are always well-drilled and difficult to break down. But Malaysia have also been doing their homework." Several Malaysian officials were spotted in the stands during the Asean XI's win over United. Not to be outdone, Vietnam's coaches also kept tabs on Harimau Malaya during their clash with Cape Verde.
Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sinar Daily
Asean All-Stars coach praises players' great teamwork in 1-0 upset against Man United
Sang Sik said what made the result even more remarkable was that the players had only met 48 hours earlier prior to the match against Ruben Amorim's side. 29 May 2025 08:51am Manchester United FC players react after losing to the Asean All-Stars in the 2025 Maybank Malaysia Challenge Cup match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - Asean All-Stars head coach Kim Sang Sik praised his players' great teamwork and attributed it to his side's stunning 1-0 victory over English football giants, Manchester United in the Maybank Challenge Cup at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, yesterday. Sang Sik said what made the result even more remarkable was that the players had only met 48 hours earlier prior to the match against Ruben Amorim's side. Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho reacts after losing to the Asean All-Stars in the 2025 Maybank Malaysia Challenge Cup match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - Bernama photo "(But it was) as if they had been teammates for two decades. It was a great match and fantastic performance from the team. "We were only trained for two days but they played like they were together for 20 years. The team played with real good organisation and we are very happy with the victory,' he told a post-match press conference here yesterday. Sang Sik also praised the performance of two Malaysian players namely team captain Sergio Aguero and Declan Lambert, who made a strong impression on the pitch. The Vietnam national team head coach noted that he would closely analyse both players ahead of the upcoming third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, where his team is set to face Malaysia on June 10 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Asean All-Star hero Maung Maung, whose 71st minute goal ensured his team won yesterday, described his goal against the 13-time English Premier League champions as a dream that came true. "This moment is very rare for me, and I would like to dedicate my goal to the Southeast Asia region,' he said. Manchester United will continue their post-season tour with a game against the Hong Kong national team on May 30 at Hong Kong Stadium. - BERNAMA More Like This
Barnama
4 days ago
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- Barnama
ASEAN All-Stars Coach Praises Players' Great Teamwork In 1-0 Upset Against Man United
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN All-Stars head coach Kim Sang Sik praised his players' great teamwork and attributed it to his side's stunning 1-0 victory over English football giants, Manchester United in the Maybank Challenge Cup at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, tonight. Sang Sik said what made the result even more remarkable was that the players had only met 48 hours earlier prior to the match against Ruben Amorim's side. '(But it was) as if they had been teammates for two decades. It was a great match and fantastic performance from the team. bootstrap slideshow 'We were only trained for two days but they played like they were together for 20 years. The team played with real good organisation and we are very happy with the victory,' he told a post-match press conference here, tonight. Sang Sik also praised the performance of two Malaysian players namely team captain Sergio Aguero and Declan Lambert, who made a strong impression on the pitch. The Vietnam national team head coach noted that he would closely analyse both players ahead of the upcoming third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, where his team is set to face Malaysia on June 10 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. ASEAN All-Star hero Maung Maung, whose 71st minute goal ensured his team won tonight, described his goal against the 13-time English Premier League champions as a dream that came true. 'This moment is very rare for me, and I would like to dedicate my goal to the Southeast Asia region,' he said. Manchester United will continue their post-season tour with a game against the Hong Kong national team on May 30 at Hong Kong Stadium.
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Asean All-Stars coach waiting for two names from FAM
KUALA LUMPUR: Maybe, the people at FAM are still scratching their heads. Who to offer to the Red Devils? Whose names should they give to Asean All-Stars coach Kim Sang Sik for the exhibition match against Manchester United at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on May 28? South Korean Sang Sik, who is also Vietnam's national team manager, has been steadily filling up his multinational roster with names. The other nations have been submitting their players' names to Sang Sik for his Asean Utd side against Man Utd. But there still remain two blank slots concerning Malaysia, as FAM has yet to name the replacements for Sergio Aguero and Dominic Tan who have not been released by the national body. The only confirmed name from Malaysia so far is goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli. While FAM has yet to announce the replacements, it was reported that they have identified five players. Meanwhile, Sang Sik has added two more Vietnamese players — midfielder Nguyen Hai Long of Hanoi FC and defender Nguyen Van Vi of Thep Xanh Nam Dinh — to the Asean All-Stars. They will join compatriots Do Duy Manh and Nguyen Hoang Duc at Bukit Jalil. Like Vietnam, Thailand will also provide four representatives for the Asean team: goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai and midfielders Peeradol Chamrasamee, Worachit Kanitsribampen and Ben Davies. Indonesia will contribute defenders Asnawi Mangkualam and Muhammad Ferarri. Singapore will be represented by defender Irfan Fandi, Cambodia by striker Abdel Coulibaly and defender Kan Mo. Myanmar's Maung Maung Lwin and Brunei's Azwan Ali Rahman will join the midfield ranks. Laos' Bounphachan Bounkong and Timor Leste's Joao Pedro will link up in attack. Whatever the names from Asean All-Stars, whatever the "two names" from FAM, Malaysian fans will be more interested in the names from Manchester United.
