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The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Harimau Malaya to face Singapore, Palestine in September friendlies
HARIMAU Malaya will face Singapore and Palestine in two high-profile international friendlies this September, as confirmed by head coach Peter Cklamovski. The matches are part of Malaysia's preparations for their upcoming 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers clash against Laos in October. The Causeway Derby against Singapore (FIFA ranking 159) is scheduled for September 4, while the match against Palestine (FIFA ranking 98) will take place on September 8. Although the venues are yet to be finalised, Cklamovski hopes both games will be held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The Australian coach emphasised that these fixtures were strategically chosen to test the squad's development following their impressive 4-0 victory over Vietnam in June. 'Singapore's a good team. The game will have lots of emotions. It's a derby, and we look forward to it. Rankings don't matter—it's going to be a tough game,' he said. Regarding Palestine, Cklamovski noted their qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup as a key challenge. 'They're a top-100 team, so it's a great opportunity to measure our progress. We want to play our football and make Malaysians proud,' he added during a media session. Despite the recent win over Vietnam, the coach stressed the need for continuous improvement. 'It was a special night, but it's just three points. Now, we focus on getting better in September,' he said. Currently leading Group F in the Asian Cup Qualifiers with six points, Malaysia will next face Laos (FIFA ranking 185) on October 9 and 14. Vietnam trails with three points, while Laos and Nepal (FIFA ranking 176) complete the group standings. – Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Harimau Malaya Can Expect Stern Tests In Sept Friendlies Against Singapore, Palestine
PETALING JAYA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Harimau Malaya will take on Singapore and Palestine in two Tier 1 international football friendlies in September. National team head coach Peter Cklamovski said the 'Causeway Derby' against world number 159 Singapore will be on Sept 4, while the match against world number 98 Palestine will be on Sept 8. Even though the venue is not confirmed yet, Cklamovski hopes both matches, which will be part of Malaysia's preparations for their third Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Laos in October, will be played at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. bootstrap slideshow The Australian tactician said both teams were carefully chosen for their unique attributes and the kind of test they provide for the squad's continued development following the emphatic 4-0 victory over Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers on the home ground last month. 'Singapore's a good team. The game will have (lots of) emotions. It's a derby and we look forward to it. It's not so much about rankings, where they place. It's going to be a tough game. 'Palestine has qualified for the 2027 Asian Cup and is ranked in the top 100. So, it's a challenge for us to go up against a good opponent and see where we stand against them. We want to put our mark on the game, play our football, put a team out there that will make Malaysians proud and excited,' he said during a coffee session with the media here today. As both matches are set to bring added value in terms of player development and tactical growth, Cklamovski has made it clear that their main objective is to win both games. He also said that despite the national team's 4-0 win over Vietnam in June, the focus now is to keep building and improving during the upcoming friendlies. 'Yes, we played well, we scored some good goals, we could have scored more. Positive night, special night at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
