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Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
One-Goal Lead Over TFC Leaves Immigration FC Coach Sweating
BATU KAWAN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Immigration FC (IFC) head coach Yusri Che Lah has warned his team that they have only won half the battle after their 2-1 victory over Terengganu FC (TFC) in the round of 16 first-leg match at Batu Kawan State Stadium here today. He is well aware that their one-goal advantage could easily be wiped out when they travel to Gong Badak for the return leg on Sept 13. "Terengganu will definitely play an attacking game, and we need to get through another punishing 90 minutes (in Gong Badak). So, we must weather the storm there and make sure we are at our best, especially as we will welcome two more imported players this week," he said at the post-match press conference. bootstrap slideshow IFC are expecting two players from Brazil - midfielder Pedro Santos and defender Vinicius Milani - for this season. But, before that, the Mighty Tigers have to gear up for another tough mission - a meeting against Malaysian powerhouse Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) in the third match of the Super League on Aug 27. Meanwhile, TFC coach Badrul Afzan Razali considered today's defeat as punishment for the players' negligence in the second half. "Anyway, we still have another 90 minutes to play in Gong Badak," he said. Earlier, after a goalless stalemate in the first half at the Batu Kawan State Stadium, the match exploded into life when Yann Mabella put visitors TFC ahead in the 50th minute before IFC equalised four minutes later through Rafael Iserhard Holstein. It was then left to import player Joao Pedro to grab IFC's winning goal in the final minute of the thrilling match, which also saw three goals being chalked off by the referee.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
FA Cup: Immigration FC Upset Terengganu 2-1
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Immigration FC (IFC) created a surprise in the FA Cup competition after defeating Terengganu FC (TFC) 2-1 in a dramatic last-minute action in the first leg of the round of 16 at Batu Kawan State Stadium, Penang, this evening. Match hero, Brazilian import striker, Joao Pedro scored the winning goal in the 91st minute, thus providing a valuable goal for IFC to take to the return match in Kuala Terengganu on Sept 13. Earlier, the first half saw two goals by Yann Mabella for TFC in the 14th and 36th minutes disallowed after Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviews. bootstrap slideshow The first goal was disallowed following a foul on IFC captain Mohd Rizal Ghazali by Engku Muhammad Nur Shakir while the second goal was disallowed for offside. However, Mabella finally put TFC ahead in the 50th minute after completing an interesting combination pass from Engku and Azam Azmi. However, the joy did not last long when Rafael Iserhard Holstein equalised four minutes later thanks to a swift move by Burundian substitute Elvis Kamsoba. IFC almost took the lead in the 73rd minute through Mohammad Fayadh but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review confirmed it was a handball. When the match looked to be heading for a draw, Pedro headed in the second goal late in the game, igniting the home team's hopes of continuing to create sensations in this competition. Meanwhile in Paroi, Sabah FC started their campaign in style when they thrashed Bunga Raya FC 6-0, thanks to a hat-trick by Darren Yee (11', 48', (P) 53'), two penalties one each by Muhammad Jafri Muhammad Firdaus Chew (45+1) and Ajdin Mujagic (81') and a goal from Fergus Tierney. (19').
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Vilsaint scores in Toronto FC debut to tie visiting Crew 1-1
TORONTO – Canada's Jules-Anthony Vilsaint made an immediate impact in his Toronto FC debut. The Montreal native secured the late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew on Saturday at BMO Field mere moments after stepping onto the pitch. Vilsaint, wearing No. 99, darted toward the right side of the net, accepted a long cross from fellow TFC newcomer Djordje Mihailovic and stuffed it into the middle of the net to level the score in the 77th minute — just two minutes after entering as a substitute. TFC received a scare soon after when Columbus midfielder Daniel Gazdag appeared to restore the Crew's lead, but the goal was ruled offside after a review. Columbus' Diego Rossi opened the scoring in the eighth minute after a pass from captain Steven Moreira in the box deflected to him off TFC's Sigurd Rosted. Rossi made no mistake, depositing the ball under the outstretched arms of TFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson for his team-leading 14th goal of the season. Johnson made a pair of clutch stoppage-time saves to preserve the Major League Soccer draw, which marked the second straight game in which TFC earned a late tie against a top opponent. The Canadian side also battled the league-leading Philadelphia Union to a 1-1 result one week earlier. Thanks to Vilsaint, who was acquired from his hometown club on Wednesday in a deal for midfielder Matty Longstaff, TFC (5-8-13) maintained its slim playoff hopes alive with the late point. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Meanwhile, Columbus (13-9-5) missed the chance to leapfrog Nashville and Cincinnati, who were both idle, for second in the Eastern Conference. Columbus' Jacen Russell-Rowe, a Toronto native, entered the game for the Crew to begin the second half. The match marked Toronto's first home game since July 12 when it hosted Atlanta in a 1-1 draw. Toronto's next outing comes next Sunday on the road against Atlanta, which entered the day tied with TFC for 12th in the East. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2025.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Turtles Not Taking Lightly Newcomers Imigresen FC
KUALA NERUS, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Terengganu FC (TFC) head coach Badrul Afzan Razali is not taking lightly the challenge posed by newcomers Imigresen FC ahead of their first-leg FA Cup round of 16 clash at the Batu Kawan Stadium in Penang tomorrow evening. The former midfielder said their opponents will surely capitalise on the home-ground advantage to score as many goals as possible to carry into the return leg. As such, Badrul Afzan reminded the Turtles to remain focused and avoid simple mistakes that could see them punished by conceding goals. bootstrap slideshow 'Playing away from home in the first-leg match definitely gives the advantage to the opponents, but we have prepared thoroughly. The players must stay focused and disciplined to ensure the game goes according to plan. 'I admit the players are still fatigued due to the packed fixture schedule, but that is not an excuse since all teams are facing the same situation,' he said when contacted today. Meanwhile, French-born import striker Yan Mabella said he is determined to score as many goals as possible to secure the Turtles' place in the FA Cup quarterfinals. According to him, the strong support shown by fans during the match against PDRM last Wednesday has fired up his spirit to continue giving his best performance. 'We have three games in one week so we need to get ready, get a good recovery and then fight with all strength to win. 'Fans very supportive and show me love from the first day... I really appreciate it and try to give my best to win. No stress but it is good to give our best to fans and club,' he said.
National Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Rejuvenated Toronto FC set for Djordje Mihailovic's home debut against Columbus Crew
There's a feeling of freshness around Toronto FC these days. Article content Amid a flurry of transactions, TFC will return home after more than a month away on Saturday to host the Columbus Crew and the club's newest designated player, midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, will be front and centre. Article content Article content Asked for his initial impressions on Mihailovic after a week with TFC, head coach Robin Fraser put it succinctly: 'he's really good.' Article content 'Watching him play, his ability to handle the ball in tight spaces, his ability to find solutions and execute them — all while it looks like he's having a stroll in the park — is pretty cool,' said Fraser. 'He's just a very aware player who's very capable of exploiting situations that he sees.' Article content Mihailovic, the 26-year-old from Jacksonville, Fla., came to Toronto earlier in August in a cash deal with the Colorado Rapids worth up to US$9 million. He then signed on with Toronto FC as a designated player through the 2028 season with a club option for 2029. Article content The American seemed to make an immediate impact during his TFC debut, starting in an impressive 1-1 away draw against the conference-leading Philadelphia Union that snapped a two-game skid. Article content Fraser said that quick comfort has extended off the pitch, too. Article content 'He's just one of the guys in the locker room. He obviously carries weight and influence because of the title that goes with him, but he doesn't carry himself like he's better than anyone, he doesn't look down at anyone,' Fraser said. Article content 'Real excited about where we're going and the fact that he's been a part of it.' Article content Richie Laryea, the TFC veteran, agreed that Mihailovic's early fit has been seamless. Article content 'Even from the first session he was in and then to the game that he played against Philly — that's a tough place for anyone to have their first game is away at Philly — and I think he did pretty well. He has a ton of quality and he's going to help us a lot for years to come,' Laryea said. Article content It's been a busy stretch of transactions for TFC between bringing in Mihailovic and cutting ties with big-name Italian imports Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi in July. Article content In the days after the Mihailovic move, the team loaned forward Charlie Sharp to the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the United Soccer League and signed Malik Henry to a first-team deal from TFC II. Article content On Wednesday, TFC dealt midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal for forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to $275,000 in General Allocation Money. Fraser said Vilsaint could play on Saturday.
