Saturday, May 23, 2009

3 Malaysia high-profile friendly match

1. Malaysia 0-4 Brazil

In 2002, Brazil chose Malaysia for the final preparation for FIFA world cup 2002 in Japan and South Korea (indeed, they won the tournament). Brazil with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu, Rivaldo etc. in their squad. Who can't forget how Norhafiz Zamani Misbah, Malaysian defender had clear Roberto Carlos famous thunderbolt free-kick by using his HEAD! After 0-0 in 1st half, Malaysia had been tore apart by Brazil in 2nd half.

2. Malaysia 0-6 Manchester United

MU brang their championship winner squad to Malaysia. Thios time with their new signings ruud Van Nistelrooy and Juan Sebastian Veron. In fact, this is the debut game for both of them and where Nistelrooy start his goal-machine act. The result lookalike
Malaysia do not gave MU much challenge but actually, Malaysian player gave Barthez some torrid time. A thing that I remember is how Akmal Rizal, Malaysian striker chipped the ball from 30+ yards and hit MU's crossbar (how unlucky, it would be one of those nice goals).

3. Malaysia 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea 1st game under Abramovich era. New signings like Crespo, Shevchenko, Damien Duff were also there. Malaysian Hairudin Omar scored from set-piece. However, new Chelsea fought-back to gain a win. Applause Malaysian player for their competitive attitude.

1 comment:

Imran said...

next, MU will come to Malaysia