Disappointment

I believe most Malaysian already seen the familiar face of one fan of Indonesian Football team. He cried heavily after the match between Indonesia U23 and Malaysia U23 which ended Malaysian earned the gold medal for football sport in South East Asian (SEA) games. Yes, we probably smiled and laughed looking at this lad’s face. Cry baby, and in pacifying rhythm to him.

Yes, he cried. And I do feel how that lad feels. Only is I did not let my tears come out of my eye. Well guys, look how our U22 team beaten by Bahrain last night. We were up 2-0 earlier only to see our team outclassed by 10 men Bahrain at the end of the game. 3 goals in between 5 minutes just enough to get my heart broke apart.

That’s it. When at the earlier stage of the game, we thought 3 points already in our grasp and the chance to qualify for next year Olympic game in London seems positive. However, thank to Allah as we got our first goal for Olympic Qualifier through a beautiful goal from 17-years-old Nazmi Faiz. Then in 2^nd half, came Mahali Jasuli’s unique goal to make us hopeful of winning that game. But unfortunately, Bahrain ‘s answer is with bicycle kick goal from the Bahrain player. Then came that left foot free kick goal which we already feel so sad. Less than a minute later, came again a goal which completely destroyed the Malaysians hope that night.

Now I know how much the sadness inside of the Indonesian earlier this week. With their early 5^th minute goal, it seems they are going to win that encounter. But half an hour later, Asrarudin from Malaysia scored the equalizer. To make the situation worse, the match entered the penalty shootout. It invited much heart thumping to most spectators. With high expectations, however the Indonesian team loses the game. Malaysia retains their previous gold medal by winning this match

Enough about that game, I still disappointed about yesterday match between Malaysia and Bahrain. I believe it will be remembered by most Malaysian. Even worse, the match were seen live by my brother and his son. Their first ever stadium experience ended with Malaysian loses the match. But however the beliefs of Malaysian should be maintained as I believe Malaysian will grow even stronger next time. The generation of Safee Sali and Safiq Rahim is the opening generation to give Malaysian hope. Next come Baddrol Bakhtiar and co. to give us confidence in the continuation of the football nurturing. As we see them, there is Nazmi Faiz. The bright young talent in the midfield position. That 17-years-old will definitely promise us something. Just only thing is we hope that some other players will follow his uniqueness and also his determination.

In conclusion, kudos Nazmi Faiz, even we lose the game, I am happy to see you playing but unfortunately you are injured at the middle of the game. Never mind, come back stronger next time. Gambatte kudasai.

"DAVID BECKHAM IS BRITAIN'S FINEST STRIKER OF A FOOTBALL NOT BECAUSE OF GOD-GIVEN TALENT BUT BECAUSE HE PRACTISES WITH A RELENTLESS APPLICATION THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF LESS GIFTED WOULDN'T CONTEMPLATE" – Sir Alex Ferguson –