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The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Cklamovski: 1-1 draw shows Harimau Malaya's steady progress
NATIONAL head coach Peter Cklamovski believes the 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in a Tier 1 international friendly is proof that the Harimau Malaya squad is making steady progress. The 46-year-old Australian tactician said the performance shown by his charges who managed to hold the world's 72nd-ranked team reflects the hard work being put in by the team at present. 'For us, it's a really clear focus on what we're doing as a team and tonight showed that. It's a reflection of every day that we spend together, the way we train, the mentality that we train with and the mentality that we have off the pitch as well. 'Highest level, highest standards that we carry into every day with that mindset of getting better every day and tonight's performance connected to that,' he told a post match press conference, here. In Thursday's (May 29) match, Cape Verde drew first blood through Sidny Lopes Cabral in the eighth minute, before substitute striker Paulo Josue netted the equaliser in the 79th minute to salvage the national team's pride in front of thousands of home supporters. Meanwhile, Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitao Brito said he was satisfied with the result, considering the current composition of the squad, which includes 12 new faces. 'We are very happy for the game, good challenge for us and Malaysia. I think both teams had chances to score but for us it's okay because in this game we had 12 new players who did their first game for the national team,' he said. Malaysia will once again face Cape Verde in a friendly match behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. The two friendlies against Cape Verde are in preparation for Malaysia to face Vietnam in the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 10. Vietnam and Malaysia now share the top two spots in the group with three points respectively after having played a match each.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Draw with Cape Verde shows Harimau Malaya's steady progress
Malaysia will once again face Cape Verde in a friendly match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. NATIONAL head coach Peter Cklamovski believes the 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in a Tier 1 international friendly is proof that the Harimau Malaya squad is making steady progress. The 46-year-old Australian tactician said the performance shown by his charges who managed to hold the world's 72nd-ranked team reflects the hard work being put in by the team at present. 'For us, it's a really clear focus on what we're doing as a team and tonight showed that. It's a reflection of every day that we spend together, the way we train, the mentality that we train with and the mentality that we have off the pitch as well. 'Highest level, highest standards that we carry into every day with that mindset of getting better every day and tonight's performance connected to that,' he told a post match press conference, here. In tonight's match, Cape Verde drew first blood through Sidny Lopes Cabral in the eighth minute, before substitute striker Paulo Josue netted the equaliser in the 79th minute to salvage the national team's pride in front of thousands of home supporters. Meanwhile, Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitao Brito said he was satisfied with the result, considering the current composition of the squad, which includes 12 new faces. 'We are very happy for the game, good challenge for us and Malaysia. I think both teams had chances to score but for us it's okay because in this game we had 12 new players who did their first game for the national team,' he said. Malaysia will once again face Cape Verde in a friendly match behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. The two friendlies against Cape Verde are in preparation for Malaysia to face Vietnam in the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 10. Vietnam and Malaysia now share the top two spots in the group with three points respectively after having played a match each.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Cklamovski hails Harimau Malaya's focus after Cape Verde draw
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's steady progress in international football was evident as Harimau Malaya held world No. 72 Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in a Tier 1 friendly at the KLFA Stadium in Cheras last night. National head coach Peter Cklamovski praised his squad's performance, stating that the result reflects the hard work and commitment of the team. "Tonight's match showed our clear focus as a team. It reflects the way we train, our mentality on and off the pitch, and our commitment to improving every day," he said at a post-match press conference. Cape Verde took the lead in the eighth minute through Sidny Lopes Cabral, but substitute striker Paulo Josue equalised in the 79th minute, salvaging Malaysia's pride in front of home supporters. Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitao Brito expressed satisfaction with the result, highlighting the team's transition, which included 12 new players making their national team debut. "It was a good challenge for both teams. We had chances to score, but considering we had 12 new players, this result is acceptable," he said. Malaysia will face Cape Verde again in a closed-door friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. These matches serve as preparation for Malaysia's crucial 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier against Vietnam on June 10 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Malaysia and Vietnam currently lead Group F with three points each after a match played.– BERNAMA
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Harimau Malaya battle to 1-1 draw against Cape Verde
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia showcased resilience and determination, holding world No. 72 Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in a Tier 1 international football friendly at the KLFA Stadium in Cheras last night. Substitute striker Paulo Josue equalised in the 79th minute, salvaging Harimau Malaya's honour in front of home fans, after defender Sidny Lopes Cabral had put Cape Verde ahead early in the first half. In their first competitive meeting, coach Peter Cklamovski underscored the importance of local talent, fielding seven homegrown players in the starting XI, while newly naturalised player Gabriel Palmero made his Malaysia debut. Malaysia, ranked 131st in the world, had an early warning shot, as Palmero's long-range effort struck the post in the seventh minute. However, Cape Verde took the lead a minute later, with Cabral beating Daniel Ting before firing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed. Cape Verde then dominated possession, launching a series of attacks, forcing Malaysia's defensive duo—captain Matthew Davies and Ahmad Syihan—to work tirelessly. On resumption, Malaysia nearly equalised in the 61st minute, but goalkeeper Josimar Dias cleared Faisal's powerful shot, with Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili unable to convert the rebound. Minutes later, Arif Aiman narrowly missed scoring, as his one-on-one attempt struck Dias' foot in the 69th minute. Malaysia finally broke through in the 79th minute, as Josue calmly finished off a pass from Quentin Cheng to level the score. The striker had another golden chance in the 86th minute, but his close-range shot was blocked by the alert Dias. Harimau Malaya will face Cape Verde again in a closed-door friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. These matches serve as preparation for Malaysia's crucial 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier against Vietnam on June 10 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Malaysia and Vietnam currently lead Group F with three points each after a match played.– BERNAMA
Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Draw With Cape Verde Shows Harimau Malaya's Steady Progress
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- National head coach Peter Cklamovski believes the 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in a Tier 1 international friendly is proof that the Harimau Malaya squad is making steady progress. The 46-year-old Australian tactician said the performance shown by his charges who managed to hold the world's 72nd-ranked team reflects the hard work being put in by the team at present. 'For us, it's a really clear focus on what we're doing as a team and tonight showed that. It's a reflection of every day that we spend together, the way we train, the mentality that we train with and the mentality that we have off the pitch as well. bootstrap slideshow 'Highest level, highest standards that we carry into every day with that mindset of getting better every day and tonight's performance connected to that,' he told a post match press conference, here. In tonight's match, Cape Verde drew first blood through Sidny Lopes Cabral in the eighth minute, before substitute striker Paulo Josue netted the equaliser in the 79th minute to salvage the national team's pride in front of thousands of home supporters. Meanwhile, Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitao Brito said he was satisfied with the result, considering the current composition of the squad, which includes 12 new faces. 'We are very happy for the game, good challenge for us and Malaysia. I think both teams had chances to score but for us it's okay because in this game we had 12 new players who did their first game for the national team,' he said. Malaysia will once again face Cape Verde in a friendly match behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 3. The two friendlies against Cape Verde are in preparation for Malaysia to face Vietnam in the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 10.
