PKNS STUN RHINOS!

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah were stunned 1-0 by visiting PKNS in a Premier League tie at the Tawau Sports Complex last night. Mohd Fadil Mohd Hashim scored the solitary goal of the night in the 12th minute for the visitors before being shown the red card in the 73rd minute. It was the Rhinos’ second consecutive home defeat and third this season as they found that lady luck was shying away from them yet again. Team manager Rahman Zakaria cursed their luck for not settling for at least a point.

“We had enough chances to even win the game. I just don’t know what went wrong because we had at least two or three open chances at their goalmouth. However, we just could not convert those chances,” said a dejected Rahman. Meanwhile, the Rhinos have been given a first round bye in the FA Cup competition that kicks off next month. The 1995 champions will only begin their campaign in the second round against an unknown opponent as the draw for the second round would only be conducted after the completion of the first round.

The first round of the one-leg competition will take place on February 19 with the second round slated for March 22. The quarter-finals and the semi-finals have tentatively been fixed for April and May respectively. The final will also be held in May.

“We are glad we have been given a bye in the first round. However, there is no big advantage because this is a knockout competition, apart from giving the team enough rest for our Premier League challenge,” the Sabah FA Executive Secretary Harry Baking commented. “We just have to wait and see until the conclusion of the first round. So now our focus will still be on the Premier League,” Harry added. In the draw held in the national capital on Thursday, the reigning champions Kedah will take on club side Selangor PKNS. It is also interesting to see six Super League outfits pitted against each other in the competition that would feature 30 teams from the Super League, Premier League as well as the FAM Cup.

Among the interesting fixtures of the first round are the ties between Selangor and Brunei’s DPMM, and Johor FC and Perak. Last year’s losing finalists Perlis will face KL Plus FC, while Penang take on UPB-MyTEAM.

Negeri Sembilan will face Premier League leaders Johor Pasir Gudang while the National Under-19 squad will face Proton FC. Pahang have been drawn to meet Armed Forces while Melaka will take on FAM Cup outfit Muar Municipal Council, while Sarawak take on another FAM Cup outfit PBD Kuala Terengganu. Kelantan will take on Kuala Muda Naza.

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Straight home defeat!

Premier League matches, 25 JAN 2008
*(-) position before matches

Home	Score	Away	Venue
Sabah (5)	0 - 1	PKNS (10)	Kompleks Sukan Tawau
Shahzan Muda (13)	0 - 0	Felda United (8)	Stadium Darul Makmur
Kuala Lumpur (7)	1 - 3	Johor (1)	Stadium Bolasepak KL
ATM (12)	0 - 1	Kuala Muda (2)	Stadium MP Selayang
Proton FC (6)	2 - 2	Kelantan (3)	Stadium Majlis Bandaraya, PJ
Harimau Muda (9)	1 - 3	Plus FC (4)	Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil
No Match	-	Melaka (11)

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Andre Scotti Ossemer

Name: Andre Scotti Ossemer

Nationality:Brazilian

Position: Striker

D.O.B: 31st January 1982

Height: 1.77 m

Weight: 71 kg

Previous Clubs:
Criciúma EC(Brazil)
Rio Preto EC(Brazil)
EC Prospera(Brazil)
FC Zwolle(Dutch)



Interview (While he still in FC Zwolle) with broken english(sorry...)

In search of a dream!
More an athlete of our region uses the international football to seek a better income for their family, as well as, for a chance to play your football, as their country of origin does not provide that.This is the case of the attacker, André Ossemer Scotti, 24 years.Birthplace Criciúma, he was at the beginning of this year playing in football of Holland, the team FC Zwolle, which is part of the second division of the Dutch championship.Difficulty in adapting to the cold, with the strong pace of the Dutch to play and strange food, are some of the steps that have to pass to André achieve their dreams.Check below the interview with the player of 71kg and 1.77 m, which was supporting a temperature of zero degree when granted this interview to the New column in Current:

New and Current - Times in which already played?
André Scotti: Criciúma EC, Rio Preto EC and EC Prospera.

New and Current - When play began?
André Scotti: I started in the categories of basis of Criciúma EC, to 14 years.



New and Current - What is your position?
André Scotti: Striker

New and Current - It is the first time we play outside the country?
André Scotti: No, I was already three months in Germany and did an assessment in a time of Spain.

New and current - And how is the adjustment to the food, climate, language?
André Scotti: It is a little difficult, especially with the weather is very cold here, which ends in a little hampering treinamentos.Mas gradually I am adapting.Training with two blouses, pants, gloves, hat (laughter). The language is also very difficult, but I understand a bit of English, then in order to turn a little, because here also speak English, in addition to the Dutch.And it has a Portuguese in the time that is already for some time in Holland and now speaks fluently.And the food and also is different, but I have my meals in restaurants where can I ask what I want, then try asking food similar to Brazil.

New and Current - What is the difference of football played in Brazil for the European?
André Scotti: Here in Europe, at least in Dutch football, they use very physical force, not a soccer ball to the touch like Brazil.



New and current - And you as Brazil, as it does to enter into this rhythm of force?
André Scotti: I am an attacker with characteristics of speed, then try to use my speed to "escape" from contact with the Dutch.

New and Current - What is your biggest dream?
André Scotti: Play in a time of the first division in Europe.Can be recognized here in Europe, and maybe more looking forwards power back to play in Brazil in a large club.

New and current - And why in Brazil is so difficult to play in a big club?
André Scotti: Why in Brazil has many good players. In Brazil it is easy to replace one by the other. Here in Europe do not, they try to make the best of the players who has here.

New and current - and the distance of friends, family, girlfriend, and overcome it?
André Scotti: Ah, until why I am here on the internet!(Laughs).I am quite in the net.Wanted connect too. But now I am used to be outside the home.


(picture:andre is on the right)

New and Current - Dating, groom, single, wound?
André Scotti: Bachelor.

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BOOST FOR RHINOS

KOTA KINABALU: The Rhinos will be boosted by the return of Jamie Phoenix when they take on Selangor PKNS in a Premier League match at the Tawau Sports Complex tonight.

The Englishman will be available for options after recovering from injury.

And there is more good news in the Rhinos’ camp as they are also expected to unveil their latest and third foreign signing in Andre Scotti Ossemer.

The Brazilian has penned an undisclosed contract with the team and is set to make his maiden debut.

However, his appearance will depend on his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Andre last played for a second division club – FC Zwolle – in Holland.

“We have signed our third foreign player,” the Sabah FA Executive Secretary Harry Baking confirmed yesterday referring to Andre.

“He will be available for the PKNS game if we can get his ITC on time. We have requested his agent to deal with the matter and hopefully, he will make his debut tomorrow,” Harry said.

The 26-year-old Andre is the third foreign player in the team after Jamie and Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Dragic Dalibor.

Meanwhile, team manager Rahman Zakaria said they will be looking for nothing less than a win over PKNS.

“We just cannot afford to slip points away, so obviously we will go for the three points.

“I just like to remind the players that they got to work hard to get the points and tomorrow will be no different,” said Rahman.

“They have to keep on with the hard work and as long as they are willing to do it, I’m very sure we will get what we want at the end of the day,” he added.

On the return of Jamie and the possible appearance of Andre, Rahman said: “I’m glad he’s finally back. However, it is up to the head coach (Drago Mamic) whether to start him or otherwise.”

“He (Drago) knows what is best for the team and I’m sure he has his plan ready for the game.

“As for Andre, it is our hope that he will be able to play for the team. His presence would surely strengthen the squad. But whether he will be available or otherwise, I’m still convinced we will be able to get the better of our opponents.”

The rest of the players Rahman said are all available for options thus giving an indication that Sabah could parade their strongest squad since the start of the Premier League in late December last year.

To the fans, Rahman hopes more will turn up for the clash that kicks off at 8.15pm.

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SABAH VS KL PLUS, VIDEO

video ini diambil dari http://budakplusfc.blogspot.com/

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FIRST WIN OF THE NEW YEAR

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah finally notched their first win of the New Year – a victory that puts them back on the right track in challenging for promotion.

The 2-1 win over KL Plus on Friday also eventually put their poor run to a halt having secured a mere two points from their previous four outings.

The Rhinos can now take a sigh of relief at least until their next game – at home to Selangor PKNS on Jan 25 at the Tawau Sports Complex.

After the PKNS tie, the Rhinos would also play their next two fixtures at home – against Felda United FC (Jan 28) and Melaka (Feb 1).

A well taken free-kick from Wong Sai Kong and a superb strike from Bobby Gonzales, the in-form striker’s fourth of the season secured the full three points for the Rhinos.

Team manager Rahman Zakaria was delighted to see the team’s return to winning ways.

Rahman said it was a good victory adding that to get the maximum points was as important as putting back the confidence into the players.

“It was not an easy game but the players showed that they take pride in wearing the State jersey and this is the spirit that we want in the team,” Rahman said.

“It was hard on everyone that we were winless in the last four matches but the players know that the war is not over yet.

“They went into the game wanting to win and in the end it was exactly the result that they achieved.

“It was a superb goal from Bobby and he seems to have regained his form. On the other hand, Wan (Irwan) was in his element making some crucial saves as well.

“I’m happy with the overall performance of all the players … they deserve credit for the way they fought against KL Plus FC,” Rahman added.

“There are still some minor things that need to be rectified and I believe the chief coach (Drago Mamic) has taken note of this,” he said.

Sabah, after raking in eight goals en-route to back-to-back victories in their opening two games, endured a miserable run as they drew twice before ending on losing notes in their subsequent two matches.

A third defeat was on the cards as KL Plus FC created at least six scoring chances in the first half, but Sabah’s young goalkeeper Irwan Jamil was in top form to deny the homesters.

But Sai Kong quickly banished the thought of another disappointment as the local import from Negeri Sembilan scored from a 25m free-kick beating KL Plus FC’s goalie Mohd Amirol Jaihan, before Bobby netted the second goal. Import player Alex Agbo scored the solitary goal for KL Plus FC six minutes from time.

The victory saw Sabah moving up to fifth placing on 11 points from seven matches, eight points behind league leaders Johor Pasir Gudang on 19 points.

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SABAH WON! 1st win in 2008

Premier League matches, 18 JAN 2008
*(-) position before matches

Home	Score	Away
Johor (1)	2 - 0	Proton FC (5)
PKNS (13)	5 - 1	Shahzan Muda (12)
Kelantan (4)	4 - 1	ATM (11)
KL Plus FC (3)	1 - 2	Sabah (6)
Kuala Muda NAZA (2)	3 - 1	Harimau Muda (8)
Felda United (9)	2 - 1	Melaka (10)

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