2014 Sarawak FA season explained

Club:Sarawak
Season:2014
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Datu Sudarsono Osman
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Robert Alberts
Stadium:Stadium Negeri
League:Super League
League Result:7th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Quarter-finals
Cup2:Malaysia Cup
Cup2 Result:Group Stage
League Topscorer:
S. Chanturu (6)
Season Topscorer:
S. Chanturu (8)
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Prevseason:2013
Nextseason:2015

The 2014 season was Sarawak's 1st season in the Malaysia Super League since relegated in 2012. Sarawak kicked off their 2014 season against the ATM in Selayang and lost 2–0.

This was Robert Alberts' fourth season in charge after taking over from Haji Mohd Zaki Sheikh Ahmad in 2011.

Sarawak competed in the two domestic cups – the FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup – where they start FA Cup tournaments in the first round. They reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup before going out to Felda United on away goals rules.

Pre-season and friendlies

Indonesia pre-season tour

Sarawak arranged pre season friendly in Indonesia with Indonesia clubs. Sarawak played 4 teams during the pre season. Sarawak and Arema Malang game was cancelled due to uncertain reasons.

DateOpponentsH / AResult
F–A
ScorersAttendance
9 December 2013Metro FCN1-1Akmal '100
11 December 2013PSM MakassarN1-2Joseph 41'50
14 December 2013Arema MalangCancelled
15 December 2013Metro FCN4-1Gyepes (2) ', Alireza ', Joseph'
19 December 2013Persepam MaduraN0-2

Friendlies

DateOpponentsH / AResult
F–A
ScorersAttendance
23 December 2013SabahH1-1[1] Alireza '8,000
29 December 2013Young CrocsH13-0
4 January 2014SabahA0-1500
11 January 2014SPA FCH5-0Rasyid 4', Joseph (2)31'51', Salibašić 60', Alireza 67'7,000

2014 Malaysia Super League

Matches

DateOpponentsH / AResult
F–A
ScorersAttendance
18 January 2014ATMA0-25,000
25 January 2014KelantanH0-125,000
28 January 2014Sime DarbyH3-0Joseph 5' Gyepes 45' Janjus 68'8,000
7 February 2014PKNSA2-0Janjus 9' Gyepes 16'2,500
15 February 2014PerakH1-0Janjus 8'17,500
8 March 2014T-TeamA0-22,000
8 March 2014LionsXIIH3-1Chanturu (2) 16' 35' Rasyid 75'17,500
22 March 2014PahangA1-3Rasyid 90+1'20,000
25 March 2014SelangorH0-2andik virmansyah 25' thamil arasu 52' 22,000
29 March 2014JDT IA1-1Chanturu 16'30,000
4 April 2014TerengganuH1-3Rasyid 29'15,000
11 April 2014TerengganuA2-1Chanturu 3' Griffiths 79'7,000
15 April 2014ATMH3-2Junior 41' Chanturu 59' Fazly (OG) 73'18,000
18 April 2014KelantanA1-0Griffiths 52'6,000
10 May 2014Sime DarbyA2-3Chanturu 7' Griffiths 22'5,000
16 May 2014PKNSH2-1Joseph 58' Salibašić 84'17,000
23 May 2014PerakA1-4Griffiths 63'7,000
10 June 2014T-TeamH2-0Salibašić 27'Joseph 55' 17,000
14 June 2014Lions XIIA0-0
17 June 2014PahangH1-1Joseph kallang tie 47' matias conti 34'
21 June 2014SelangorA0-3Paulo rangel 42'61' hazwan bakri 65'
25 June 2014JDT IH0-1jorge perreyra diaz 66'

Results by matchday

2014 Malaysia FA Cup

See main article: 2014 Malaysia FA Cup.

The draw for the Malaysia FA Cup 2014 was held at Blue Wave Hotel, Shah Alam on 29 November 2013. In 2014 Malaysia FA Cup Sarawak FA will meet Penang at home on 21 January 2014.Sarawak entered the FA Cup at the First Round stage. They were drawn against Premier League side Penang FA.

First round, Sarawak played Penang FA in their home turf. Sarawak struggle to beat Penang defensive line especially their on form goalkeeper G. Jeevananthan makes wonderful saves. Sarawak only in front after 76th minutes with Alireza Abbasfard put the ball into the net. Penang however have to play with 10 men after their players was sent off by referee. Despite with 10 men, Penang did not give up and equalize with wonderful free kicks. The match entered extra times and Gábor Gyepes makes a solo run to beat Jeeva.

Second round, Sarawak were drawn with Selangor FA and force to play an away game at MBPJ stadium, midweek 4.15 pm afternoon fixture. Sarawak were in front with stunning header from Zamri Morshidi in 33 minutes from a long throw from Ronny Harun. Sarawak were forced to play with 10 men after goalkeeper Sani Anuar Kamsani were sent off by referee after a reckless tackle. Despite attacking from the Selangor camp, Sarawak shown a solid defensive game throughout the game and through to Quarter finals.

Quarter finals, at Stadium Selayang Sarawak were drawn with Felda United. Sarawak first leg away game ended goalless with neither sides put the ball into the net. In Stadium Negeri, Sarawak were held drawn 2-2 and Felda were through to semis with away goals advantage.

DateRoundOpponentsH / AResult
F–A
ScorersAttendance
21 January 2014Round 1PenangH2-1 (aet)Alireza 76', Gyepes 100'8,000
4 February 2014Round 2SelangorA1-0Zamri 33'6,000
11 February 2014Quarter Final 1st LegFelda UnitedA0-03,000
18 February 2014Quarter final 2nd LegFelda UnitedH2-2[2] Joseph 17', Akmal 79'18,000

Squad statistics

No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupMalaysia CupAsiaOtherTotalDiscipline
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Mohd Fadzley Rahim601(1)00000004(1)010
2DF Ronny Harun1504000000012030
3MF Mazwandi Zakaria3(4)00(1)00000002(5)010
4DF Mafry Balang90200000009020
5MF Milorad Janjus5(1)3200000007(1)310
6MF Lot Abu Hassan9(4)02(2)000000011(4)030
7MF Zamri Morshidi2(4)01(2)10000003(6)130
8MF Reeshafiq Alwi3(1)02(1)00000005(2)000
9MF Mohd Rasyid Aya11(3)33000000011(3)240
10MF Muamer Salibašić1(4)1000000001(1)000
11MF Ashri Chuchu6(6)04000000010(5)000
12DF Ramesh Lai Ban Huat1504000000016030
13DF Mohd Dzulazlan Ibrahim0(3)0000000000(2)000
14FW Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli0(7)01(1)10000001(7)110
15MF Junior Eldstal14(1)12000000014(1)161
16MF Mohd Shahrol Saperi4(1)0000000002000
17DF Mohd Hairol Mokhtar11(3)04000000012(3)010
18GK Aidil Mohammad00000000000000
19MF Joseph Kalang Tie13(2)23100000014(2)230
20FW Alireza Abbasfard2(2)02(2)10000004(4)100
21MF Azizan Saperi0(1)0000000000(1)000
22GK Sani Anuar Kamsani1003000000013011
23MF S. Chanturu1160(1)00000008(1)510
24MF Dalglish Papin Test00000000000000
25DF Mohd Dzulfadli Awang Marajeh00000000000000
26DF Gábor Gyepes1323100000015350
29FW Ryan Griffiths83000000005100
30FW Hassan Mohamad5(1)0000000003(1)000

2014 First team squad

First team squad

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Goalscoring statistics

Goalscorers

width=30Poswidth=190Playerwidth=170Malaysia Super Leaguewidth=160Malaysia FA Cupwidth=150Malaysia Cupwidth=110Total
1 S. Chanturu6006
2 Milorad Janjus3003
3 Mohd Rasyid Aya3003
4 Ryan Griffiths3003
5 Gábor Gyepes2103
6 Joseph Kalang Tie2103
7 Junior Eldstål1001
8 Muamer Salibašić1001
9 Alireza Abbasfard0101
10 Zamri Morshidi0101
11 Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli0101

Own goals

RankPlayerForOwn Goal
1 Ronny HarunPahang1
Junior EldstålTerengganu
Mafry BalangPKNS

Transfer 2014

For recent transfers, see List of Malaysian football transfers 2014..

In

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Out

References

  1. Match against Sabah FA in Kuching stopped till 78 minutes due to heavy rain. The match ended draw. http://www.theborneopost.com/2014/01/11/alberts-seeks-pre-season-tonic/
  2. [Felda United F.C.|Felda United]
  3. Ryan signed for Sarawak FA during April Transfer Window. He replaces Alireza Abbasfard. http://www.theborneopost.com/2014/03/20/aussie-tradition-in-sarawak-football-continues/
  4. Hassan signed for Sarawak FA during April Transfer Window.He replaces Milorad Janjus. http://www.theborneopost.com/2014/03/21/hassan-miliki-pakej-yang-diperlukan/
  5. Akmal Rizal Signs a one year deal with Sarawak FA http://sarawakcrocs.com/official-akhmal-rizal-signs-a-one-year-deal-with-sarawak-fa/