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The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Kinoshi admits big gap remains between Selangor and JDT
SELANGOR FC head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi admitted a significant gap remains between his team and Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) after a 0-3 loss in the Charity Shield. The Japanese coach highlighted JDT's superior game intelligence as the decisive factor in the match. Despite the defeat, Kinoshi insisted his team will not give up in their pursuit to challenge the 11-time Super League champions. 'Of course there's a huge gap so far but we can't give up. We have to make the effort to approach this JDT,' he said. He praised JDT's tactical awareness, noting their ability to make smarter decisions on the ball. 'They know football much better than us, when to dribble and when not to, which foot to control the ball with, even which part of the body to use for the first touch.' Kinoshi stressed the need for sharper training sessions focused on decision-making and ball control. 'We need tougher training conditions, quicker decisions and more touches of the ball. That's the way to follow and approach JDT.' JDT's goals came from Jairo Da Silva (1st minute), Eddy Israfilov (64th), and Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi (73rd). The win secured JDT's 10th Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup since 2015. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Munoz hails players' commitment in JDT 's Charity Shield triumph
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz praised the attitude and high commitment shown by his players after defeating arch-rivals Selangor FC 3-0 in the Charity Shield match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium here, last night. The Spaniard said the commendable approach from the start of the match enabled his charges to execute their tactics effectively to contain the opponents' movements and score an early goal. He said although Selangor tried to mount a comeback, especially in the second half, his players' discipline and focus were key to maintaining their intensity and sealing the victory. "I think in the first half the team had a very good start to the game, we control the game and scoring in the first minute was very important for us. "In the second half, we made some changes to give more balance, but overall, congratulations to the players because they gave everything. I'm very happy because I know how hard they worked in pre-season. "We just need to keep going, continue working like that, and we'll go again," he told a post-match press conference here, last night. In last night's match, JDT's three goals were scored by new striker Jairo Da Silva in the first minute, followed by defender Eddy Israfilov in the 64th minute and nimble winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi in the 73rd minute. The victory ensured JDT lifted the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup for the 10th time since first winning it in 2015. Meanwhile, Selangor head coach Kinoshi Katsuhito, who was disappointed with the defeat, said the early goal had disrupted the team's game plan, but blamed his players for not being in the game right from the first whistle. The Japanese coach said that against a strong team like JDT, such mistakes would inevitably be punished. "The first goal broke our plan, but we have to be in the game from the very first minute. In the first and second minute, the players lost concentration and we conceded. "We have to improve on this because if we stay like this, we are not going to be winners. We must stay focused from start to finish. JDT are a very good team, and they punished us in the moment we lost concentration, that's football," he said. — BERNAMA
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
JDT trounce Selangor 3-0, to lift Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup for the 10th time
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 9 — Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) continue to excel in a class of their own after defending the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup champion title for the eighth consecutive time by defeating Selangor FC 3-0 in the Charity Shield match here, last night. The victory in the opening match of the Malaysia League (M-League) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri also gave JDT three points, thus enabling the Southern Tigers to get the perfect start in their mission to win the Super League for the 12th time in a row. In JDT's first competitive match under their new Spanish coach, Xisco Munoz last night, new striker Jairo Da Silva from Brazil, defender Eddy Israfilov and agile winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi each made their name as scorers in each half. Da Silva, a former striker for Cyprus club Pafos FC, punished the negligence of Selangor's defence as early as the first minute when he quickly found space to finish off Jonathan Silva's cross from the left, putting JDT ahead 1-0. Selangor under coach Kinoshi Katsuhito, who rarely create dangerous moves, wasted a golden opportunity to equalise in the 42nd minute when striker Chrigor Moraes failed to beat goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed in a one on one situation. Continuing the second half, Selangor goalkeeper Kalamullah Al Hafiz Mat Rowi performed brilliantly when denying two close-range attempts by JDT, each by Jaoa Figuiredo in the 51st minute and substitute striker Bergson Da Silva in the 62nd minute. However, he was beaten for the second time when Israfilov jumped high to head in Arif Aiman's corner kick for JDT's second goal in the 64th minute, which delighted about 32,777 spectators in the stadium. Arif Aiman completed JDT's stylish victory with a third goal after he, who was not well guarded, made a run into the penalty box and fired a powerful shot that Kalamullah failed to save in the 73rd minute. The 3-0 score remained until the final whistle and was enough to allow JDT to win the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup for the 10th time since the 2015 season. The clash between JDT and Selangor last night is also considered a 'deferred revenge' after the last edition's meeting had to be cancelled following Selangor's withdrawal at the last minute. At that time, Selangor had to withdraw following criminal incidents that befell several of their players, including the acid attack incident on Faisal Halim on May 5 last year. Following that, JDT was declared a 3-0 'free win' and earned three Super League points. — Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
JDT dominates Selangor 3-0 in Charity Shield as Munoz praises players
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz commended his players' commitment after their 3-0 victory over Selangor FC in the Charity Shield. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT dominate from the first minute with a well-executed game plan. Munoz highlighted his team's strong start, which included an early goal that set the tone for the match. He praised his players for maintaining discipline despite Selangor's attempts to rally in the second half. 'In the first half, the team had a very good start to the game, we controlled the game and scoring in the first minute was very important for us,' Munoz said. He added that tactical adjustments in the second half helped maintain balance and secure the win. JDT's goals came from new striker Jairo Da Silva, defender Eddy Israfilov, and winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi. The victory marked JDT's 10th Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup triumph since 2015. Selangor coach Kinoshi Katsuhito admitted the early goal disrupted his team's strategy. He criticised his players for lacking focus from the opening whistle. 'The first goal broke our plan, but we have to be in the game from the very first minute,' Katsuhito said. He acknowledged JDT's strength and warned that lapses in concentration would be punished. The Japanese coach stressed the need for improvement to compete at the highest level. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
JDT Trounce Selangor 3-0, To Lift Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup For The 10th Time
SPORTS ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) continue to excel in a class of their own after defending the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup champion title for the eighth consecutive time by defeating Selangor FC 3-0 in the Charity Shield match here, tonight. The victory in the opening match of the Malaysia League (M-League) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri also gave JDT three points, thus enabling the Southern Tigers to get the perfect start in their mission to win the Super League for the 12th time in a row. In JDT's first competitive match under their new Spanish coach, Xisco Munoz tonight, new striker Jairo Da Silva from Brazil, defender Eddy Israfilov and agile winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi each made their name as scorers in each half. Da Silva, a former striker for Cyprus club Pafos FC, punished the negligence of Selangor's defence as early as the first minute when he quickly found space to finish off Jonathan Silva's cross from the left, putting JDT ahead 1-0. Selangor under coach Kinoshi Katsuhito, who rarely create dangerous moves, wasted a golden opportunity to equalise in the 42nd minute when striker Chrigor Moraes failed to beat goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed in a one on one situation. Continuing the second half, Selangor goalkeeper Kalamullah Al Hafiz Mat Rowi performed brilliantly when denying two close-range attempts by JDT, each by Jaoa Figuiredo in the 51st minute and substitute striker Bergson Da Silva in the 62nd minute. However, he was beaten for the second time when Israfilov jumped high to head in Arif Aiman's corner kick for JDT's second goal in the 64th minute, which delighted about 32,777 spectators in the stadium. Arif Aiman completed JDT's stylish victory with a third goal after he, who was not well guarded, made a run into the penalty box and fired a powerful shot that Kalamullah failed to save in the 73rd minute. The 3-0 score remained until the final whistle and was enough to allow JDT to win the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup for the 10th time since the 2015 season.
