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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم
As usual, after having my chamomile tea and before I sleep, today I'm going to write about a match that just ended a few hours ago. Which is a football (soccer) match between Malaysia vs Arsenal. The match ended with the result Malaysia 0-4 Arsenal. So what am I going to say? (Read more = Baca lagi)
So, the result is not pleasing BUT, I BELIEVE MALAYSIAN TEAM NOT PLAYING WITH THEIR BEST PERFORMANCE. I know they can do much better because I've seen this team played before. Still I want to point out what makes their conceded four goals. First of all, I watch this match on live streaming sites that make the video skip a lot. So, I assume I don't watch this match thoroughly.
1st goal: Ramsey score a penalty kick which is fouled by Aidil Zafuan, goal scorer from Taipei match lately with his stunning free kick [click here]. I didn't manage to watch the foul, but I think it is the right call from the referee. Conclusion, individual mistake.
Before Arsenal get their second goal, our captain, Safiq Rahim shock the goalkeeper by his long distance free kick. He manage to tip the ball out from his goal post. If he couldn't tip the ball, I assure you we get the equalizer. He is also a goal scorer from the previous match against Taipei also by free kick [click here].
2nd goal: Theo walcott is the scorer. Asrarudin Putra failed to chain walcott's movement and allow him to lob the keeper since the keeper out from his position to soon. Conclusion, also an individual mistake.
Second half coach Rajagopal change the goal keeper with the first keeper (it is the third keeper before).
3rd goal: Carlos Vela scored by chipping the ball on one-on-one situation after manage to slit through defense line. Conclusion, I assume this is defensive line fault. They become unorganized.
4th goal: Tomas Rosicky scored by easy goal. This is clearly a mistake from sleepy defender. Nobody marking. Everybody paying attention to Andrei Arshavin that holding the ball.
How about Malaysia?
- Only relying on Kunalan to make the run and no enough support to do the follow up.
- To much high pass which make it much easier for Arsenal player to intercept the pass since they're taller than Asian like us.
- Midfield not funtioning well. There is not much movement or build-up making in the middle formation. Simply put, they cannot generate much attacking move. As I said, they tend to pass the ball to Kunalan and let him run on the flank. Only the last attack satisfy me but the finishing is not there. Plus, it happen just a few second before the referee blow the final whistle.
- Too much passing error. I've watch many Malaysian games and they don't do this kind of mistake when they playing at their best. Trust me. It piss me off you know?
Despite their bad performance, this is the hidden part unknown for some people. Here is some points:
- Rajagopal actually trying to experimenting the formation that is suitable against Singaporean side which they will face for World cup qualifier.
- He also try to match the player's "chemistry " since this team has expand a lot, and many new player need to cope the team's game and tactical.
- Rajagopal substitute almost all the players on the bench. So, it definitely affecting the game flow. This is just a friendly match you know, this is the time he can try to check on player's ability for future usage.
- Malaysian players don't want to get injured since this is just a "show" match. Not really affecting the ranking. The important match is surely against Singapore.
p/s: The last Harry Potter movies release worldwide tomorrow. I think I don't want to miss it. It's a good story even though apparently I'm watching it just to see Emma Watson. I'm a straight guy you know? I'm not a gay. Remember that entry? She's pretty, she's cute and she's speaking British.
