Abdah Alif Explained
Abdah Alif (born 31 August 1954 in Terengganu) was a Malaysia footballer who played for Terengganu, Pahang and the Malaysia national team.[3] [4]
Career overview
A midfielder, Abdah played for Terengganu and Pahang in the Malaysia Cup between the 1970s to 1980s. He was a squad player for Malaysia national team in the 1980 AFC Asian Cup.[5] He scoring in the 2–0 win against the UAE in the group stage.[6] [7] [8]
He also part of the Malaysian team that qualified to the 1980 Olympic games Moscow which Malaysia boycotted.[9] Malaysia won the play-off against South Korea with a 2–1 score in the Merdeka Stadium.[10]
In total, Abdah earned 60 international caps and scored 13 international goals for Malaysia.[11]
Personal life
His brothers Yunus Alif and Najib Alif were also footballers, with Yunus also played with Malaysia.[12]
Career Statistics
International
Scores and results list Malaysia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Abdah goal.
List of international goals scored by Abdah Alif[13] | No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|
| 1 | 14 August 1976 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | | | 7–1 | 1974 Merdeka Tournament |
| 2 | 19 September 1976 | Seoul, South Korea | | | 4–0 | 1976 Korea President Cup |
| 3 | 18 December 1976 | Bangkok, Thailand | | | 6–0 | 1976 Thailand Kings Cup |
| 4 | 18 July 1977 | | | | 3–0 | 1977 Merdeka Tournament |
| 5 | 19 November 1977 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | | | 1–2 | 1977 SEA Games |
| 6 | 12 July 1978 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | | | 1–3 | 1978 Merdeka Tournament |
| 7 | 21 July 1978 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | | | 4–1 | 1978 Merdeka Tournament |
| 8 | 23 July 1978 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | | | 5–2 | 1978 Merdeka Tournament |
| 9 | |
| 10 | 9 September 1978 | Seoul, South Korea | | | 2–1 | 1978 Korea President Cup |
| 11 | |
| 12 | 2 April 1980 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | | | 8–0 | 1980 Olympics Qualifications |
| 13 | 20 September 1980 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | | | 2–0 | 1980 AFC Asian Cup | |
Honours
Club
- Terengganu
- Pahang
International
- Malaysia
Notes and References
- https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/88040/Abdah_Alif.html Abdah Alif - NFT
- https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/malay-alif-intl.html Abdah Alif - International Appearances
- https://www.bharian.com.my/bhplus-old/2016/08/180649/wakili-negara-selagi-diperlukan-baru-layak-digelar-hero Wakili negara selagi diperlukan, baru layak digelar hero - Berita Harian
- https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2017/11/308702/abdah-urges-pahang-take-afc-cup-challenge Abdah urges Pahang to take up AFC Cup challenge - News Straits Times
- Web site: Kekalkan kesebelasan utama - Abdah. 16 June 2022 . malay. 16 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220617091649/https://www.hmetro.com.my/arena/bola-sepak/2022/06/852458/kekalkan-kesebelasan-utama-abdah. 17 June 2022. Harian Metro. live.
- https://www.rsssf.org/tables/80as-scor.html Asian Cup 1980 (Final Tournament) - Goal Scorers
- Web site: Dua Pemain 'Terendah' Harimau Malaya Membenam UAE. 3 June 2021 . 3 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20230625131532/https://legasilagenda.com/2021/06/03/dua-pemain-terendah-harimau-malaya-membenam-uae/. 25 June 2023. Legasi Lagenda. live.
- Web site: Asian Nations Cup 1980 Group Stage Group B. 3 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20230625160556/https://www.playmakerstats.com/jogo.php?id=331941. 25 June 2023. Playermaker Stats. live.
- Web site: Road To Moscow 1980: The True Story Of Malaysia's Football Team That Inspired 'Ola Bola'. 3 February 2016 . Says. 25 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20160206220426/https://says.com/my/entertainment/malaysian-football-s-golden-age-the-true-story-behind-ola-bola-the-movie. 6 February 2016. live.
- https://www.rsssf.org/tableso/ol1980q.html Football Qualifying Tournament (Moscow, Soviet Union, 1980) - Zone Asia
- https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/malay-alif-intl.html Abdah Alif - International Appearances
- Web site: Kisah Kasut Emas Piala Malaysia 1984. 15 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20230626012518/https://www.nadibangiukm.com/amp/kisah-kasut-emas-piala-malaysia-1984. 26 June 2023. Nadi Bangi UKM. live.
- https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/malay-alif-intl.html Abdah Alif - International Appearances
