The Jerudong FC team that will compete in the second round of the Brunei FA Cup.Picture: Courtesy of Jerudong FC
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
JERUDONG FC manager Hj Md Jalaluddin Hj Ghazali has stated his desire
for his team to play powerhouse QAF FC in the second round of the first
Brunei FA Cup, and not in the final match of the tournament.
Jerudong FC were left to rue their missed opportunities the first time both teams met, falling 2-0 to QAF FC in Group B of the DST National Football league at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas on May 20.
They were made to work hard in the game and were thwarted with QAF FC's countless attacks.
The result was a wakeup call for Jerudong FC.
"I would rather face QAF FC in the second round of the Brunei FA Cup. We will eventually meet the strongest team if we qualified into the next stages of the tournament so why not face them early," said Hj Md Jalaluddin.
"We lost to QAF FC in the final game of the DST National Football League but still qualified into the Brunei Super League. We missed a lot of opportunities earlier in the game, including missing the penalty. Otherwise things would have been different."
Hj Md Jalaluddin's boys qualified for the second round of the Brunei FA Cup after cruising past Wijaya FC 4-1 on June 29 at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.
"We do not train this month due to Ramadhan. But we played a few friendly games with the local football clubs in the evening to keep the players' fitness and stamina going," said the manager.
"Two of our players are currently training at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas for the AFF Suzuki Cup. I hope that these players will be ready when the second round starts after the Hari Raya celebrations," he added.
Jerudong FC were promoted to the Brunei Super League after they finished second behind Group B leaders QAF FC and will now pit their skills against title contenders QAF FC, MS ABDB, LLRC FT and Majra FC.
Despite their impressive run in the league, Jerudong FC cannot rest on their laurels if they hope to lift the inaugural Brunei FA Cup.
A good start is essential this time round and they cannot afford to lose any players due to injuries.
Captain Mohd Radzi Tamat will need to reproduce his form in the DST National Football League if they are to have a chance of lifting the trophy and Striker Mohd Bazli Mohd Said will also be key in leading his side to glory in the tournament.
Jerudong FC were left to rue their missed opportunities the first time both teams met, falling 2-0 to QAF FC in Group B of the DST National Football league at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas on May 20.
They were made to work hard in the game and were thwarted with QAF FC's countless attacks.
The result was a wakeup call for Jerudong FC.
"I would rather face QAF FC in the second round of the Brunei FA Cup. We will eventually meet the strongest team if we qualified into the next stages of the tournament so why not face them early," said Hj Md Jalaluddin.
"We lost to QAF FC in the final game of the DST National Football League but still qualified into the Brunei Super League. We missed a lot of opportunities earlier in the game, including missing the penalty. Otherwise things would have been different."
Hj Md Jalaluddin's boys qualified for the second round of the Brunei FA Cup after cruising past Wijaya FC 4-1 on June 29 at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas.
"We do not train this month due to Ramadhan. But we played a few friendly games with the local football clubs in the evening to keep the players' fitness and stamina going," said the manager.
"Two of our players are currently training at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Berakas for the AFF Suzuki Cup. I hope that these players will be ready when the second round starts after the Hari Raya celebrations," he added.
Jerudong FC were promoted to the Brunei Super League after they finished second behind Group B leaders QAF FC and will now pit their skills against title contenders QAF FC, MS ABDB, LLRC FT and Majra FC.
Despite their impressive run in the league, Jerudong FC cannot rest on their laurels if they hope to lift the inaugural Brunei FA Cup.
A good start is essential this time round and they cannot afford to lose any players due to injuries.
Captain Mohd Radzi Tamat will need to reproduce his form in the DST National Football League if they are to have a chance of lifting the trophy and Striker Mohd Bazli Mohd Said will also be key in leading his side to glory in the tournament.
The Brunei Times
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