T’ganu loses to Selangor, top four Super League hopes dashed

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu’s hopes of finishing in the top four of the Super League are fading after they lost 0-1 to Selangor on Saturday. With only two matches remaining, the Turtles are in fifth with 32 points, behind Sabah with 36 points and a game in hand. Finishing outside the top four will see Terengganu fail to...

Terengganu and Sabah share spoils in thrilling draw

KUALA LUMPUR: The race for third place in the Super League remains wide open after Terengganu and Sabah played out a 2-2 draw at the Sultan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu on Friday (March 7). Terengganu, currently third in the standings, were closely pursued by Sabah, with a win offering a crucial advantage to either...

Sasaki discovers his yen for Super League after watching Malaysia’s heroics in Asian Cup

PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan’s new import Takumi Sasaki (pic) hopes to endear himself to the Deer fans with some eye-catching displays in midfield when the new Super League season kicks off. Playing in Malaysia will be the 25-year-old Japanese playmaker’s first stint abroad, and he intends to leave some lasting memories here. Sasaki said he chose to...

Money on Ong’s mind, even during the holiday season

PETALING JAYA: Sabah coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee is on holiday but is already looking at the finances. No, he has not overspent on his holiday – he just wants to know how much he can spend on beefing up his team for the new season. But he may not have happy news. For a second straight...

Rhinos’ man of the moment is mercurial Machado

PETALING JAYA: Looks like Sabah are warming up to the goals and ways of Ramon Machado, who is proving to be one of the signings of the second transfer window. The 32-year-old striker was truly on song against Negri Sembilan when he scored two goals in the 13th and 29th minutes to help the Rhinos win...

Captain Guaycochea lifts Perak again with inspiring display

PETALING JAYA: Captain and midfielder Luciano Guaycochea has shown good leadership qualities to spark a change in Perak’s performance. On Wednesday, the Argentinian was instrumental again as Perak beat Penang 3-1 in their Super League match at the Perak Stadium. The win came just a week after the team led by Guaycochea had upstaged Kedah 3-1 in...