The Malay World Cup™ (Tanah Melayu Only)

[Greythrone]

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Group A | SEU v Greythrone
Group A | Khantari v Steelbaron
Group A | Pauh Janggi v Tolol

'You hear that even penguin has predicted that we will win, so it's your job to make sure we win this game tonight." Benson Troy, head coach of Greythrone chewing his player ear's last night in their training session. Greythrone now only one point short to the group leader and host nation, Khantari. Khantari will have their stiff challenge when encountering Steelbaron today. The Steelbender already humiliated Greythrone 3-0 last game and willing to do a same to Khantari, as they known as the giant killer.

In a paper, Greythrone will have an easier task to facing SEU, which don't register any point so far in the group level. But they didn't want to lose to Steelbaron episode repeat it again. They overconfident when meeting Steelbaron and been crushed by 0-3.

Michal Rapacki and Ryan Goldfloss fully fit and ready to deploy against SEU, only Rudy Westerkorn still in injuries list. Troy will make some changing in their first eleven to bring fresh leg in this match. Troy also make some noise that he was not so happy with the defender lineup, they have been conceded by seven bloody goals!

[Pauh Janggi]

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An interview with Pauh Janggi National striker, Osman Khaidir, ahead of the match against Tolol today

How do you feel when you choose to join the national team?
Extremely happy and impatient to help the team qualify for the semi or even the final. In difficult times due to disaster, Pauh Janggi is still able to send squads and opportunities to play together I will not waste it

Ahead of the match with a Tolol, what is the team's preparation?
We practice every day to face all teams, for us all the same, a strong team and we need 110% better to win every game

Your compatibility with teammates, is it improving?
For us who rarely play together for representing different clubs, there is a bit of trouble, but it can be improved from time to time

Your hope for Pauh Janggi in this tournament?
Being able to reach the final or semi-final, we do it for the people of Pauh Janggi who support us even in difficult circumstances


Predicted First Eleven
Ismail Othmaniah, Daeng Senopati Daeng Marwilis [C], Luqmanul Hateem, Muhamad Mokhtar Dahari, Hikmanul Hateem, Hairuddin Samat, Iskandar Sulaiman Muda, Afiq Haqimi, Alan Tersumat, Osman Khaidir, Ahmed Bragas

[Eraman]

FIRST EVER WIN FOR ERAMAN NATIONAL TEAM

Oldenhurst, Khantari – Eraman finally managed to clinch its first ever win in association football after beating Sandhora in the 2nd Malay World Cup. It took Eraman three tries after losing their first two matches to Zeniyadh and Wuriya.

Eraman head coach, Sembara Bunian credited the win to his players for minimizing schoolboy mistakes that cost them the first two matches.

“They rarely lost the ball and we dominated almost the entire game, especially in midfield. I am proud of the passion and spirit shown by the players.” he said when met after the match last night.

Eraman did not have to wait long to open the scoring when Kilat Saputra’s pretty left foot shot in the 8th minute beat the Sandhora’s goalkeeper.

Sembara Bunian noted that there is still room for improvements to ensure the team continues its momentum.

“I hope this win will give us more motivation and enthusiasm for the next game, thus reassuring our loyal supporters who came to Khantari and back home.”

“Our target is to get through to the next round and we need to win both of our last 2 games to have any chance to do so while hoping results elsewhere is in our favour.”

Eraman will continue their campaign in the 2nd Malay World Cup against Samudera Darussalam before the last game of the group stage against Tahkalen.

[Khantari]

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Three points, that all are we want...

Xavam Stadium - 44,000 capacity stadium is almost full with Khatarian fan waiting for the kickoff a game between Khantari v Steelbaron. All fan wishing Khantarian team getting their third point today and still be a group champion. It's crucial to beat Steelbaron today, so Khantari will lead clear cut with three points ahead, in hopes that Greythrone will lose their game against SEU.

If Greythrone wins, they will be separated by slim one point only. But winning and three-point is crucial today, although knowing The Steelbender habit to beat a giant and knowns as Giant Killer. Robb Honeyworth, when contacted said he and all his teammates will playing more determination the getting what the fans want.

[Eraman]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™

Group A
Matchday 4
SEU 0–0 Greythrone
Khantari 1–1 Steelbaron
Pauh Janggi 3–3 Tolol

Group A              Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Khantari               4   2  2  0    6   3  +3    8
2 Steelbaron             4   2  1  1    5   3  +2    7
3 Greythrone             4   2  1  1    8   7  +1    7
4 Pauh Janggi            4   1  2  1    6   6   0    5
5 Tolol                  4   1  1  2    8  10  −2    4
6 SEU                    4   0  1  3    1   5  −4    1

[Zeniyadh]

MWC Special : Polat Kanter's Prediction for Group A

Polat Kanter - Football Experts & Columnist

Zenidhian football pundits Polat Kanter has interesting prediction about final table of 2nd Malay World Cup Group A. With the four teams still possible to qualified to the next stage, Kanter pick two teams he believe will advance to the semifinals. After the matchday 4 the home side Khantari still at the top of the table with 8 points. Steelbaron and Greythrone are 2nd and 3rd with just one point less than the group leader. The other team still have a chance to the advance to the semifinal is Pauh Janggi. While Tolol and South East United were already eliminated from the race and they will face each other in the last match.

Polat Kanter first explain about each team opporunity by the mathematical calculation. In this calculation we can ignore Tolol and SEU, and also their last match against each other. So we now got four teams and two matches that will affect the semifinal race. Khantari will play against strong team Greythrone, and Steelbaron going to face Pauh Janggi on their last match in the group stage. Khantari are the team with highest chance to advanced to the semifinals, but their last opponent is a strong team. There are the scenarios for all four teams that will led them to the semifinal:

Khantari :
1. Won the match against Greythrone
2. Draw with Greythrone
3. Lost from Greythrone by less a goal and Steelbaron draw with Pauh Janggi
4. Lost from Greythrone by less a goal and Pauh Janggi won over Steelbaron by no more than a goal.

Steelbaron
1. Won the match against Pauh Janggi
2. Draw with Pauh Janggi and Greythrone not won against Khantari

Greythrone
1. Won the match against Khantari
2. Draw with Khantari and Pauh Janggi not won by more than one goal against Steelbaron

Pauh Janggi
1. Won the match against Steelbaron and Greythrone were defeated by Khantari
2. Won the macth against Steelbaron by two goals or more and Greythrone not won over Khantari

In short, Kanter has his own prediction. He predicted that Khantari and Steelbaron will qualified to the semifinals. There's no chance for Pauh Janggi he said. Kanter believe Steelbaron will dominate the Pauh Janggi with their quality and experience, led them to won the match and step to the next stage. Greythrone might be a hard teams to be defeated by Khantari, both team has equal opportunity to won the match. It's hard to be predicted, but Kanter says that his heart belongs to Khantari, he believe the home side could at least earn one more point and secure a spot in the semifinal. He added it was 75% Steelbaron-Khantari combination who advanced to the next stage, the next 20% is Steelbaron-Greythrone, and 5% For Khantari-Greythrone.

[Greythrone]

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Group A
Matchday 4
SEU 0–0 Greythrone
Khantari 1–1 Steelbaron
Pauh Janggi 3–3 Tolol

Fogington Stadium - Only what we can say is disappointed, we should win this game easily, we deployed our best eleven to facing SEU, we are in the right track to lead this group, but our player's again making it overconfident, and in the end, we didn't win this game. We dominate this match from an early second, but our team cannot score a goal, a bloody one goal. Our strike cannot penetrate SEU defense line, although we know well that SEU parking the very big bus in front of their box, at least, one goal is sufficient to make us lead this group after Khantari also faces a 1-1 draw with Steelbaron.

Right now, only what we can do is do or die mission to beat Khantari in front of their die-hard fan in last game schedule on Saturday 13 October ... It's a hard mission but still can achieve if our players know what their purpose playing here in 2nd MWC.

We also hope KFC will look again our national team coaching staff, which we see is not performing very good in this tournament. Maybe an international head coach is more suitable for our National Team.

[Pauh Janggi]

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Pauh Janggi 3–3 Tolol
Pauh Janggi: Osman Khaidir 46', 59; Hairuddin Samat 65' l Tolol: Tolol player #5 51', Tolol player #9 87', Tolol player #10 90'

Fogington Stadium - Pauh Janggi will face a difficult path after only being able to record a 3-3 draw against Tolol. In the match, the Pauh Janggi squad first tested Tolol's defensive fortress through a glancing header attempt by Ahmed Bragas, but his ball as early as the fourth minute slipped from the crossbar. However, the first half of the match saw Tolol more dominated the game by setting a dangerous attack and almost breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute. Tolol's control was disturbed when their squad's defense was tackled as the second half started.

Osman Khaidir's shot from inside the penalty box managed to break the home goal to allow Pauh Janggi to lead 1-0 in the 46th minute. Tolol managed to equalize in the five minutes after, the result of a shot from inside the penalty box.

Minute 59, Osman Khaidir again take Pauh Janggi in lead after score the second goal, and Hairuddin Samat makes it 3-1 in 65'. But Tolol fights back and successfully get 2 goals for the end with 3-3.

[Khantari]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™: Khantari 1-1 Steelbaron
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Venue: Xavam Stadium, Lhanaton

STARTING LINEUPS and their USED SUBSTITUTES:

Khantari (4-4-2): Hunter Farewell, Graig Siert, Sebastian Curnow [C], Michael Whitely, Connie Cianciolo , Dominique Nowakowsk [Thanh Beldon], Lewis Chins-Ranton , Margarito Bjorseth , Majorir Crawitz [Landon Barnes], Ollie Anteby, Robb Honeyworth [Kendall Leszczynski]

Steelbaron [4-3-2-1] :Richard Otto, Kimb Cortley [Lee Toftson], Kim Laybaron, Mauricio Hayhoe, Christopher Uriah [Xavi Curlusso], Rick Chappelwick, Bobby Cass, Herschel Hequembourg [C], Morgan Wilbuer, Bruno Rodax, Olin Fletcher [Troy Fingel]

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GOALS: Landon Barnes () l Troy Fingel ()

CARDS: Yellow: Ollie Anteby () l Christopher Uriah ()

INJURIES: None

[Zeniyadh]

Fans Clash Ahead of Zeniyadh v Wuriya Match

Oldenhurst, Khantari - Malay World Cup step into critical phase as many teams want to secure their spot in the next stage. The top two teams in the group B, Zeniyadh and Wuriya will face each other today and fight for their opportunity. The match going to be full of pressure, both team demanding a victory to make an easier way to the semifinals. But the tension also increased outside the field, and it's getting worse. A clash between Zeniyadh and Wuriya supporters happened in the Oldenhurst street yesterday.

Two zeniyadh supporters reported seriously injured in this violent clash. With more than 20 peoples were injured and hospitalized. It's not clear how the tension started and the violent clash begin, but some people reported it was a small group of Zeniyadh fans who mocking Wuriya supporters who gathered in the city bar. They were four or five zenidhian fans, insulting more than 30 Wuriyan supporters by chanting hatred chant. The Wuriyan cannot accept this, and they throwing bottles to these annoying people. Not just that, a wuriya supporter running towards these zenidhian and kick one of them with a kungfu style. The man injured and fell, and this is the time when violent clash begin. A lot of Wuriyan fan gang up on this zenidhian, kicking and hitting him. One of his friend trying to help him, but he's ended with the same. The other three run from the scene, they're pursued by the angry Wuriyans who took everything they found in the street and throw it to the zenidhian.

The three zenidhian enter the metro station and the Wuriyan stopped by the guards. They're not allowed to enter the station because some of them carrying improper objects. Not long after that, around twenty zeniyadh supporter running toward the Wuriyans from inside the metro station. They fight each other in a worrying scene, blood everywhere and stranger crying and trying to get away from the scene. A fifty year old khantari citizen accidentally hit on his face and injured. Police arrive minutes later and attacking the supporters. The police also using a teargas to dissolve the clash. 7 people were arrested by the police.

This violent clash increase today match tension, Khantari Police urged to increase the number of it's personnel in securing Zeniyadh-Wuriya matches. It's not just about the supporters, some players also commenting on the yesterday riots. Zeniyadh captain Mehdi Ishaq tweet on his twitter account :

"We're not surprised with the clash, we have been neighbors with them for years and we know how barbaric they are. We will punish them tonight on the field #MWC2"

The tweet become viral with a lot of controversies. People belived the term "them" on Mehdi tweet refers to the wuriyan, who directly bordering with zeniyadh. It was retweeted more than 12,000 times and become the media spotlight. The other controversial tweet also come from zeniyadh players. For example Sultan Gungor who tweet via his account @SGungor_11 : "Two things i hate most in this world are crescent star and fantasy eagle bird. F**k i have to face both today", and the other tweet from Sertug Ozil on @Oz_sertug : "Gay-Rude-Dump! #myeagle"

[Khantari]

LATEST NEWS

Seven football fans were arrested for fighting

Oldenhurst, Khantari - Police arrested seven individuals believed to be football's hooligans for fighting between thems yesterday. It’s confirmed by Task Force Guardian (TFG) director, Police Commissioner Larry Catchpoll. "The police investigated the case under Section 860 of the Penal Code, which is a fight in public places," he said.

In the chaos of supporters yesterday, eleven football fans were injured and a policeman injured by stones. More than 1,000 officers and members, including police and paramilitary officers from TFG managed to control the situation and supporters elaborated from public areas around 12.00 midnight.

[Wuriya]

Wuriya supporter demonstration in every cities

Friday, Wuriya - after the clash between Wuriyan and Zenidhian supporters in the city of Oldenhurst, Khantari. there are many Wuriyan football fans who conduct demonstrations in various cities. for example in the city of Wedana, the capital of Wuriya, demonstrations were carried out in the Ikada Square. The demonstration involving around 1000 peoples aimed at condemning Zenidhian supporters who act arrogantly and badly to other peoples in a foreign country.

In addition, in other cities, demonstrations were carried out by burning the Zeniyadh flag and condemning the Zenidhian football association to apologize to all Wuriyan peoples regarding the incident. because their supporters have already done unsettling actions in public places.

the chairman of the Wuriya Football Association asked all fans in Khantari as well as where they are now to refrain from any further clashes between the two supporters. the wuriya government also asked the Khantarian police to secure the course of the big match between the two teams tonight.

besides, on twitter Wuriya has trending the #Zenidown_at_WMC2 hashtag which contains the pique of the Wuriyan netizens against Zenidhian supporters.

"they will be slaughtered by our football team!", keep calm and see to the hell..... wkwkwk"
by @Ramando_nar

"the Zenid*ck will be surprised after watching the match tonight. We will see ;-D"
by @arifbete

"Come on, the Wuriyan National Team, don't be afraid of them. show your skills in the match later. Jayalah anak - anak Garuda!"
#WMC2
by @winanti66

[Eraman]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™

GROUP B
MATCHDAY 4
Eraman 1–0 Samudera D.
Zeniyadh 3–2 Wuriya
Sandhora 2–0 Tahkalen

GROUP B              Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Zeniyadh               4   3  1  0    9   5  +4   10   Q
2 Wuriya                 4   3  0  1   12   5  +7    9
3 Sandhora               4   2  0  2    6   6   0    6
4 Eraman                 4   2  0  2    3   4  −1    6
5 Tahkalen               4   0  2  2    4  10  −6    2
6 Samudera D.            4   0  1  3    7  11  −4    1

[Zeniyadh]

İşte Başlıyoruz!

Invester, Khantari - Today is the day we will never forget. Thousand zenidhians pledging allegiance inside N. Eaglewood Stadium after Zeniyadh dramatically defeat their rival Wuriya in the matchday 4 of the Malay World Cup Group B. The fans shouting national slogan "Alhayat! Alnabilat! Walshahada!", showing their loyalty towards the nation. The atmosphere is mad, this is never happened before in Malay World Cup history. The match played under high pressure, with a lot of drama and controversies. Some accidents happened before the match, including a violent clash a day before which ended with two people seriously injured, more than 20 hospitalized, and seven arrested. The psywar on social media also increase the tension between two nations, with some players promote this psywar by join in. The match already played, resulting a narrow victory for Zeniyadh and led them to the semifinals.

Khantari Task Force Guardian (TFG) increase the number of personnel as this match potentially led a violent clash. Supporters from both side mocking each other outside the stadium. Some provocative banners can be found inside the N. Eaglewood Stadium. For example a banner with "Gay-Rude-Dump" on it hanged on zeniyadh fans stand, the message is a satire for "Garuda" a national symbol of Wuriya. While a giant banner hanged by wuriya supporters said "Kick The Arabs Out of Malay". A flare was lighten up and thrown into the field by some supporters during the warming up. The atmosphere is really gripping, a match between two nations who hate each others.

The national anthem of both team were played before the kickoff. During the national anthem of zeniyadh, Zeniyadh supporter were doing a three-finger salute. This salute well-known in zeniyadh expressed the three national prides : the flag, the country, the homeland. It's called Zenidhian Salute and belonging to Zeniyadh national symbol. Some people also fly the zeniyadh flag. These people getting wilder when national anthem of Wuriya played. They're booing the anthem, extending a middle finger gesture, and shouting some offensive words. After both anthem played player of two teams handshake each other. A small quarrel happened when Sultan Gungor refuse Imam Saleh handshake offer. The captain Mehdi Ishaq able to calm down the situation.

The kick off begin, Wuriya dominating the early match. They launch a quick attack to zeniyadh defensive line, Elang Hasbi one on one shot stopped by Rafiq Avci. The situation turned back fifteen minutes later, Zeniyadh dominate the match and launch a massive attacks. But Wuriyan counter attack ended with a goal in 17th minutes scored by Rizki Fauzi, he suddenly run to the south stand where zeniyadh fans watched the game. Celebrating Wuriya 0-1 lead with a "cannot hear you" celebration. This make the zenidhian angry and shouting bad words on him. The match continued, Zeniyadh still dominating the match but can't find how to score a goal. In the 31st minutes Wuriyan defender fouled Sultan Gungor inside the penalty area, the referee call for a penalty. Wuriyan players cannot accept the referee decision, they're complaining to the referee. Some of Zeniyadh player insulting wuriyan attitude and a small accidents happened. Elang Hasbi push Abdelkader Bouazza who then flopped himself, this accident ended with a yellow cards for both pleyers. Omer Zayed take the penalty kick, He shot into the bottom left when the referee blow the whistle. Maman Erman brilliantly save the penalty but Sultan Gungor came to finish the rebound and Erman cannot stop this one. All zeniyah player run back to their field, they didn't want to celebrate it too much. Two minutes before half time referee reward a free kick for Wuriya after Muhammad Robi fouled by Abdelkader Bouazza near the penalty area, Imam Saleh took the free kick. He shot the ball to the goal directly and successfully convert it into a goal. Imam Saleh run to the corner of the field with a crossed hand gesture. The gesture used to visually illustrate the Garuda, a national mythical animal of Wuriya. The score 1-2 for Wuriya didn't change until half time. The half time turned into horrific scenes, supporters of both teams chanting a hatred song each others. Some of them also caught rip off the opponents flag.

The second half begin, Wuriya took control of the game and dominating the match. They able to hold Zeniyadh for long time with impressive cooperation between Alfiansyah and Muhammad Romizi. They almost doubled their lead in the 67th minutes, Elang Hasbi once again launch a deadly shot. It's a luck for Zeniyadh because the ball just hit the top bar. In the 72nd minutes Semih Doguz Togay passed few Wuriya players with his individual skill, he passed the ball to Sultan Gungor who unguarded. He shot the ball, the fans cheering, But it just hit the bar. Omer Zayed jump to reach the ball which floating in the air, he heading the ball and the goal keeper who already fall down cannot catch the ball. The ball went to the net followed with fans cheers. Omer Zayed run to the zenidhian fans stand and hit his chest like a gorilla. The supporters shouting his name again and again. The score level again. The match become more exciting, the winner of this match will qualified to the semifinal and the score now 2-2 with less than 15 minutes left. Ten minutes after the goal zeniyadh launch another attack, Daif Tossun crossed the ball to Sultan Gungor he shot the ball but it went to the sky. In the 83rd minutes Mehdi Ishaq, Omer Zayed, and Sultan Gungor pass the Wuriyan defenders and forced their goalkeeper to a 1v3 situation. Omer Zayed pass the ball to Sultan Gungor who quickly pass it to Mehdi Ishaq. The captain shot the ball slowly into an empty goal which left by Erman who tricked to stop Sultan Gungor. The ball slowly went to the net with a loud celebration by the crowd. Mehdi Ishaq and the teammates run to the supporters, he take off his shirt with a exited face. Doing a three-fingers salute towards the crowds. The referee give him a yellow cards, but who's cares? Zeniyadh fans gone wild and shouting Alhayat! Alnabilat! Walshada! Wuriya took the kick off in 87th minutes, they trying to launch a quick attack but zeniyadh midfielder Semih Doguz Today decided to foul Imam Saleh. The wuriyan trying to took the freekick quickly but zeniyadh player provoke them. Daif Tosun kicking the ball already placed by Imam Saleh far into Wuriyan side. Elang Hasbi cannot accept this and protest to the referee, Tosun challenge him and they got into a fight. Tosun hit Hasbi on his stomach and confront him. Mehdi Ishaq trying to calm him, but the referee has his own decision. He cannot tolerate Tosun bad action and give him a red card. Tosun sent off at 90+3 minutes. Imam Saleh took the freekick and send a cross ball to the frontline, but nobody able to caught the ball. The final whistle blown by the referee in 90+8 minutes, the zeniyadh players and fans celebrate the narrow victory. Wuriyan supporter left the stadium immediately. This victory lead zeniyadh into the semifinals, they become the first team to book a place in the semifinal. Fans singing the national anthem and victorious chants, also mocking some wuriyan who still inside the stadium.

Goals : Sultan Gungor 34', Omer Zayed 72', Mehdi Ishaq 83' || Rizki Fauzi 17', Imam Saleh 43'
Venue: N. Eaglewood Stadium, Invester
Attendance : 38,882

[Pauh Janggi]

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Saturday 13 October
Group A | Tolol v SEU
Group A | Steelbaron v Pauh Janggi
Group A | Khantari v Greythrone

Fogington Stadium - the Last match in Group A, in mathematically we still have a change to qualified to semi's but when must defeat Steelbaron with more goals. Head coach Firdaus Wan Yahya said, in the term for winning this game, he will modify his tactical from more defensive to more aggressive. "The Steelbender will definitely go down all the way to defeat us and of course we do not want it to happen. They should be worried about Pauh Janggi's ability to come up with different games to win.

"Our preparation went smoothly and no players were injured or suspended. It gave me an opportunity and I have listed the best team for them, "he said. Meanwhile, striker Ahmad Bragas shouted optimism to put the best effort in preventing Steelbaron from winning this match tonight. National striker reminded his teammates not to be humble or underestimate their opponents but must demonstrate a real strength.

[Khantari]

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Interview with Head Coach Reed

What about the preparation of the Khantari team for the match against Greythrone?
The Khantari player is in the best performance at the moment and we expect the players to have no problems to win.

Who will be the starting line of the team?
I will make a change in the main squad tomorrow night where we will include Refugio Doering in the starting lineup. We will give Refugio Doering an opportunity to show off after a long break from injury. I will put some reserve players to be paired with existing players and after leading perhaps I will change the key's players to be rested.

Your target for matches against Greythrone?
I'm sure we will win and pick up three full points, and qualified to the semifinal.

What about the formation will be used tonight?
We will use a 4-4-2 formation with the aim of reinforcing the midfield as well as avoiding conceding by an opponent.

[Eraman]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™

Group A
Matchday 5
Tolol 2–1 SEU
Steelbaron 0–2 Pauh Janggi
Greythrone 1–3 Khantari

Group A              Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Khantari               5   3  2  0    9   4  +5   11   Q
2 Pauh Janggi            5   2  2  1    8   6  +2    8   Q
3 Steelbaron             5   2  1  2    5   5   0    7
4 Tolol                  5   2  1  2   10  11  −1    7
5 Greythrone             5   2  1  2    9  10  −1    7
6 SEU                    5   0  1  4    2   7  −5    1

[Khantari]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™: Greythrone 1 - 3 Khantari
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Venue: Xavam Stadium, Lhanaton

STARTING LINEUPS and their USED SUBSTITUTES:

Greythrone [4-3-3] :James Hunterly, Rex Fillerhound, Bob Arneft, Roy Nollingson [Zachariah Klumph], Niel Howards [Sandy Salcock], Vincent Sunlands [Lee Hexmouth], Bremen Rutterworth, Jax Floodwick, Franco Eagleforth, Liman Von Pieters, Michal Rapacki [C]

Khantari (4-4-2): Refugio Doering [C], Edgardo Shiplett, Kendrick Tufnell, Graig Siert, Michael Whitely, Dominique Nowakowsk, Ivory Schlosberg, Landon Barnes [Thanh Beldon], Majorir Crawitz, Kendall Leszczynski [Robb Honeyworth], James Fijalkowski [Ollie Anteby]

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GOALS: Lee Hexmouth () l Graig Siert, Landon Barnes, Robb Honeyworth ()

CARDS: None

INJURIES: None

[Zeniyadh]

Zeniyadh Defender Will Miss the Rest of MWC After Suspended by CMFA

Oldenhurst, Khantari - Zeniyadh defender finally suspended for three match by CMFA disciplinary committee following his bad action on his last appearance. In the late minutes of Zeniyadh v Wuriya match Daif Tosun punched Wuriyan striker Elang Hasbi stomach, the referee caught him and give him a red card. He was sent off in the 90+3 minutes. The game not changed much although Zeniyadh play with only 10 men since the accident happened near the end of the match. Daif Tosun who sent off got the applause from Zeniyadh Supporter for his brave action.

But now the situation isn't good for him and his team. Today the CMFA disciplinary committee announce that Daif Tosun will be suspended for three matches. Zeniyadh still have one group stage match and will play only two knockout stage matches, that's mean Daif Tosun going to miss the rest of the tournament. The Al-Dalf defender already played four matches in the group stage, his role is important for the team. But the Zeniyadh head coach who also his uncle Canan Tosun said that the absence of Daif Tosun will not affect Zeniyadh perform. He added that Zeniyadh still have many options with same quality. He said it during today's press conference.

"Yea, Daif will miss the rest of the tournament. He's good player but his absence isn't problem for us. He already give his best." Said him. Daif Tosun who also attend the press conference made a statement about his action during the last match.

"First i want to apologize to all football fans in Tanah Melayu. I think it's was just part of my Nationalism, it was a match with high tension and i can't control myself. I'm sorry to the fellow zenidhian because i can't help this team in the next matches, but i think i still can give a help for my teammates to lift the trophy"

Zeniyadh will play against Samudera Darussalam on their last match in group B. They already qualified to the knockout stage. If they won the match they will face Pauh Janggi in the semifinals. The other scenario is they're going to meet Khantari again in the semifinal if Wuriya able to overtake the top position from them in the last match.

[Zeniyadh]

Zeniyadh and Wuriya Players Celebration Gesture, What Does it Means?

The match between Zeniyadh and Wuriya in the Malay World Cup is quite interesting. The match between two neighboring nations played under high pressure and tension. If you watch this game you'll notice that almost all players and supporters show their hatred towards their opponents. There's some reason why this game is very prestigious for both team. First Zeniyadh and Wuriya are currently placed in the top two position in the group B, and the winner of this match will be the first team to qualified to the semifinals. Second, a day before a violent clash between two supporting groups happened in the Oldenhurst streets. Resulting in two person seriously injured, 20 hospitalized, and seven arrested. Third, they were rival and naturally hate each other. Wuriya and Zeniyadh shared border and neighbors for years, but they just like cat and dog.

Did you notice that players from both team celebrate their goal with a specific gestures yesterday? In the 43rd minutes Imam Saleh successfully convert a freekick into a goal and give a 1-2 lead for Wuriya. He immediately run into the corner with a cross hand gesture. Then in the 83rd minutes Mehdi Ishaq scored a goal which bring an epic 3-2 comeback for Zeniyadh. He went to the zenidhian supporters, take off his shirt and performing a three finger salute towards the supporters. So is it just a random gestures? No, these gestures are have a meaning.

These gestures are used to show the national pride of both country. Imam Saleh crossing his hand, this gesture is a symbol of Wuriyan national identity. It's used to visually illustrate the Garuda, a national mythical animal of Wuriya. Garuda is a sacred symbol for Wuriyan nationalist. During the yesterday match a hatred banner caught on the south stand where zeniyadh supporters watched the game. The banner written "Gay-Rude-Dump", it was a satire for Wuriyan Garuda.

Then how about Mehdi Ishaq three-finger gesture? It's commonly known as three-finger salute or Zenidhian Salute. Most zenidhian supporters performing this salute during the national anthem yesterday. This national symbol expressed the three Zeniyadh national prides : the flag, the country, the homeland. Someone who doing this gesture usually also reciting the national slogan "alhayat, alnabilat, walshahada". Mehdi Ishaq run towards the south stand and take off his shirt after scoring late minutes winner yesterday, he's performing the zenidhian salute and followed by the supporters.

However some football pundits said that this match is one of the most prestigious football match in Malay history. Two rival nation play each others under hight pressure and ended with a dramatic results. There's still a possibility for both team to face each other for the second time in this tournament. Wuriya have a big chance to advanced to the semifinals, if both team won their semifinal match they will meet again in the final. They may also meet in the third place playoff. Interesting!

[Zeniyadh]

Malay World Cup Group A Match Results

Group A | Matchday 1 | Game 1
Khantari 3-1 South East United
Goal : James Fijalkowski 36'; Sebastian Curnow 41' (P); Landon Barnes 79' || Ian Lamaro 42'
match report

Group A | Matchday 1 | Game 2
Pauh Janggi 1–2 Greythrone
Goal : Daeng Senopati 41' || Nick Slepnier 33', Michal Rapacki 89'
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Group A | Matchday 1 | Game 3
Tolol 2–0 Steelbaron
Goal : Hasan Nawarsim 30'; Muhammad Qaharudin 88'
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Group A | Matchday 2 | Game 1
South East United 0-1 Steelbaron
Goal : Gil Lindenberger 87'
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Group A | Matchday 2 | Game 2
Greythrone 6–3 Tolol
Goal : Nick Slepnier 27'; Vincent Sunlands 31'; Ven Dugganham 44', 49', 76'; Franco Eagleforth 89' || Syeikh Karim 11', 78' (P); Machmud Yahya 61'
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Group A | Matchday 2 | Game 3
Khantari 1–1 Pauh Janggi
Goal : Michael Whitely 76' || Luqmanul Hateem 23'
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Group A | Matchday 3 | Game 1
Pauh Janggi 1-0 South East United
Goal : Jamali Muhammad 26'
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Group A | Matchday 3 | Game 2
Tolol 0–1 Khantari
Goal : Robb Honeyworth 69'
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Group A | Matchday 3 | Game 3
Steelbaron 3–0 Greythrone
Goal : Olin Fletcher 27'; Bobby Cass 44'; Gil Lindenberger 75';
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Group A | Matchday 4 | Game 1
South East United 0-0 Greythrone
Goal : -
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Group A | Matchday 4 | Game 2
Khantari 1–1 Steelbaron
Goal : Landon Barnes 16' || Troy Fingel 2'
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Group A | Matchday 4 | Game 3
Pauh Janggi 3–3 Tolol
Goal : Osman Khaidir 46', 59; Hairuddin Samat 65' || Muhammad Hasyimudin 51' (P); Syeikh Karim 87'; Nik Ibrahim 90'
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Group A | Matchday 5 | Game 1
Tolol 2-1 South East United
Goal : Salim Aksoy 66'; Machmud Yahya 68' ; Ryan Kamaru 48' (P)
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Group A | Matchday 5 | Game 2
Steelbaron 0-2 Pauh Janggi
Goal : Osman Khaidir 75', 80'
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Group A | Matchday 5 | Game 3
Greythrone 1–3 Khantari
Goal : Lee Hexmouth 28' || Graig Siert 8', Landon Barnes 66', Robb Honeyworth 81'
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Malay World Cup Group B Match Results

Group B | Matchday 1 | Game 1
Zeniyadh 2-1 Eraman
Goal : Mehdi Ishaq 16'; Omer Zayed 41' || Badang Gangsa 82'
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Group B | Matchday 1 | Game 2
Sandhora 4–3 Samudera Darussalam
Goal : Komang Pasaribu 20'; Yanuar Silalahi 26'; Ronaldo Sitorus 52', 62' || Imam Fachrizal 12', 77'; Ardiansyah 64'
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Group B | Matchday 1 | Game 3
Tahkalen 0–4 Wuriya
Goal : Elang Hasbi 4' 22'; Mirza Hafiz 27'; Rizki Fauzi 39'
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Group B | Matchday 2 | Game 1
Eraman 0-2 Wuriya
Goal : Elang Hasbi 30', 77'
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Group B | Matchday 2 | Game 2
Samudera Darussalam 2-2 Tahkalen
Goal : Zoelfachrul 36' (P); Juliansyah 54' || Granit Kavniku 21'; Cerxa Koletov 84'
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Group B | Matchday 2 | Game 3
Zeniyadh 2–0 Sandhora
Goal : Sultan Gungor 4'; Omer Zayed 84' (P)
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Group B | Matchday 3 | Game 1
Sandhora 0-1 Eraman
Goal : Kilat Saputra 8'
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Group B | Matchday 3 | Game 2
Tahkalen 2-2 Zeniyadh
Goal : Granit Kavniku 63'; Shokrin Sadiku 67; || Semih Doguz Togay 24', Sultan Gungor 42'
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Group B | Matchday 3 | Game 3
Wuriya 4–2 Samudera Darussalam
Goal : Rizki Fauzi 40'; Muhammad Robi 56' (P); Alviansyah 68'; Imam Saleh 90' || Ardiansyah 72'; Fawaz Komar 81'
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Group B | Matchday 4 | Game 1
Eraman 1-0 Samudera Darussalam
Goal : Rimau Belang 76'
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Group B | Matchday 4 | Game 2
Zeniyadh 3-2 Wuriya
Goal : Sultan Gungor 34'; Omer Zayed 72'; Mehdi Ishaq 83' || Rizki Fauzi 17'; Imam Saleh 43'
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Group B | Matchday 4 | Game 3
Sandhora 2–0 Tahkalen
Goal : Yanuar Silalahi 38'; Rendy Sitorus 59'
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Group B | Matchday 5 | Game 1
Tahkalen 1-2 Eraman
Goal : TBC
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Group B | Matchday 5 | Game 2
Wuriya 1-0 Sandhora
Goal : Elang Hasbi 22'
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Group B | Matchday 5 | Game 3
Samudera Darussalam 1-1 Zeniyadh
Goal : Imam Fachrizal 64' (P); Reza Al-Radd 23'
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Malay World Cup Semi-Finals Results

Semi-final 1
Khantari 2-2 Zeniyadh (2-2 AET) (2-4 Pen)
Goal : Majorir Crawitz 41'; Robb Honeyworth 79' || Sultan Gungor 24'; Guner Ghazi 37'
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Semi-final 2
Wuriya 3–3 Pauh Janggi (3-3 AET) (3-4 Pen)
Goal : Ahmed Bragas 22', 62', 78' || Imam Saleh 30'; Martin Stefan 48'; Alam Rahmat 84'
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Malay World Cup Third Place Playoff Results

Khantari 3-1 Wuriya
Goal : Robb Honeyworth 28', 41' 77' || Martin Stefan 4'
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Malay World Cup Final Results

Zeniyadh 3-0 Pauh Janggi
Goal : Ferhat Menderes 29'; Sultan Gungor 55'; Mehdi Ishaq 86'
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[Pauh Janggi]

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Group A
Matchday 5
Tolol 2–1 SEU
Steelbaron 0–2 Pauh Janggi
Greythrone 1–3 Khantari

A comfortable win for Pauh Janggi saw Osman Khaidir named a man of the match after Pauh Janggi's convincing and unbelievable 2-0 MWC Group A win over Steelbaron this evening. The Pauhan striker put a superb performance for his squad and will be delighted that he was able to cap his display with two goals. Khaidir gave Pauh Janggi the lead with a close-range effort in the 75th minute. He adds his second goal with a close range finish which was timed impeccably in the 80th minute. The striker shooting caused the opposition's defense lots of problem and contributed to this impressive performance.

Pauh Janggi ware qualified to the semifinal of MWC for the first time, thank's to all player effort to make it happen. The 2-0 win has boosted confidence across the country, according to captain, Daeng Senopati Daeng Marwilis.


First Eleven
Steelbaron: Richard Otto, Lee Toftson [Kimb Cortley], Kim Laybaron, Ben Banks, Christopher Uriah, Rick Chappelwick, Tyrell Daulton, Herschel Hequembourg [C] [Ajax Dixclown], Morgan Wilbuer, Gil Lindenberger, Olin Fletcher [Troy Fingel]

Pauh Janggi: Ismail Othmaniah, Daeng Senopati Daeng Marwilis [C], Shah Farid Shah [Muhamad Mokhtar Dahari], Johari Mat Syahbandar, Hikmanul Hateem, Hairuddin Samat, Norhalim Majid, Iskandar Sulaiman Muda [Afiq Haqimi], Alan Tersumat, Osman Kaizuddin [Osman Khaidir], Ahmed Bragas


Steelbaron: -
Pauh Janggi: Osman Khaidir 75' and 80'

[Khantari]

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Must be a win for Khantari and Reed, or else...

The determination to go to the 2nd MWC final stage is thickened for Khantari midfielder Majorir Crawitz when he faces Wuriya or Zeniyadh at the Ironchurch Mines Stadium on Tuesday 16 October. Crawitz said the two teams cannot be underestimated as the both team's players have their own strength and are able to make a surprise if the Khantari player is limping.

"Even though Khantari has the advantage of playing in front of their fans, they can not be comfortable with the decision but focus on more than 100 percent. Crawitz insisted that the spirit of teamwork in Khantari's squad could give strength to the team. However, he did not deny the players of both experienced countries able to resist, especially with the presence of high-quality players.

As team manager, Richard Reed is aware of his complicated task for his squad because he will face a tough squad of the Wuriya or Zeniyadh squad. He was also head coach Khantari said, as group winners cannot be used as a measure of both the team and certainly when facing Khantari, both team's will return strengthened with the best players.

[Eraman]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™

GROUP B
MATCHDAY 5
Tahkalen 1–2 Eraman
Wuriya 1–0 Sandhora
Samudera D. 1–1 Zeniyadh

GROUP B              Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Wuriya                 5   4  0  1   13   5  +8   12   Q
2 Zeniyadh               5   3  2  0   10   6  +4   11   Q
3 Eraman                 5   3  0  2    5   5   0    9
4 Sandhora               5   2  0  3    6   7  −1    6
5 Samudera D.            5   0  2  3    8  12  −4    2
6 Tahkalen               5   0  2  3    5  12  −7    2

[Eraman]

The CMFA 2nd Malay World Cup™
GROUP STANDINGS

Group A              Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Khantari               5   3  2  0    9   4  +5   11   Q
2 Pauh Janggi            5   2  2  1    8   6  +2    8   Q
3 Steelbaron             5   2  1  2    5   5   0    7
4 Tolol                  5   2  1  2   10  11  −1    7
5 Greythrone             5   2  1  2    9  10  −1    7
6 SEU                    5   0  1  4    2   7  −5    1

GROUP B              Pld   W  D  L   GF  GA  GD  Pts 
1 Wuriya                 5   4  0  1   13   5  +8   12   Q
2 Zeniyadh               5   3  2  0   10   6  +4   11   Q
3 Eraman                 5   3  0  2    5   5   0    9
4 Sandhora               5   2  0  3    6   7  −1    6
5 Samudera D.            5   0  2  3    8  12  −4    2
6 Tahkalen               5   0  2  3    5  12  −7    2

SEMI-FINAL

Tuesday 16 October
Semifinal 1 | Khantari v Zeniyadh

Wednesday 17 October
Semifinal 2 | Wuriya v Pauh Janggi