[AgainstTheOdds]story of a bunch of no-hopers

inilah barisan kita yang ikhlas berjuang...we salute you!

*update* checkout this cute blog-entry courtesy of ontd football

who would have taught that after the 1-5 humiliation by the Indonesians in the opening game of the AFF Suzuki Cup, the Malaysian youngsters fondly known as 'Harimau Malaya' would go all the way to clinch the title...beating the same opponent 4-2 on aggregate in a two-legged finals

it was an xtraterrestrial achievement that is simply breathtaking considering [1]the inexperience of the players..the entire backline is between 19-23 [2]the absence of 10 regular players due to variety of  injuries...the untouchable rita rudaini/ayu raudhah brothers included [3]getting the better of regional favourites Thailand and Vietnam on the road to the finals was no easy feat...so a huge kudos to FAM for finding the right winning formula

[pic credit: armayaphotography]

the euphoria on the Malaysian Football Team is at an all time high, bringing back the glory years of 70-80s golden era when we were among the powerhouse of Asia... so its no surprise that the Contingency Planning & Management of MANGGA and URTV are currently contemplating the next action to manipulate this situation... be afraid, be VERY afraid :]

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final first leg, Malaysia 3-0 Indonesia (26/12, Bukit Jalil Stadium)

 
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final second leg, Indonesia 2-1 Malaysia (29/12, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta- Malaysia won 4-2 on aggregate)... i watched with sahabat2 at Rasta, TTDI

celebrations at Rasta!