'Losing the friendlies does not affect the Champions league'

Sitiawan, The head coach calmed the expectation on his team by saying the series of friendly results will not demotivate his team in the coming MSC games. According to him, everyone knows we were trying with the new formulae and the lineup for the tournament. "when you go with friendlies, you will always be experimenting on the new line up. That is the only platform. isnt it? "

LPP started the friendly tour with a 8-1 score, losing to KEV. during the game, LPP were trying with their academy players and their experienced line ups. With the new faces on the post, LPP found out they are in their backfoot in the whole 90 minutes. there seemed to be a huge gap between the reserve, youth and their first team players. "everyone knows that, we have to work harder." said the coach.

moving to the next game against Belia Sg Batu, the organizer had moved

the game early during the day to give ways on general election campaigning talks at night time. this was the first time LPP had been forced to play under the sun heat. "the stadium was so hot and player looked to have been dried out. its a good experience to the team and i am very proud of them" said the coach during the post match conference. LPP which mainly played their academy team was unable to recapture the game. they were defending hard at their half. Sg Batu had exploited this heat to grab 5 goals to none. Asked  on the development of their academy players, the coach responded " These blokes has not been playing a competitive match. It was a good experience for them but i have to admit, losing with that amount of goals is hurting them as well as me".

The last game on the tour series was at least a relief to the head coach. against their bitter derby, Janamanjung, they headed to the MSC2013 tournament with a 3-2 win. More good news are both midfields and attacking area had been able to work together resulting to their best performance in the tour series. "Everyone knows we will be feturing our strongest line-up against our derby rival. the result was massive, in terms of scoresheet as well as the team performance. i hope we could bring the performance into the next tournament." said the head coach.

Full result of  manjung tour friendly series:

27th April 2013,    LPP 1 - 8 Kapar
   1st May 2013,    LPP 0- 5 Belia Sg Batu
   8th May 2013,    LPP 3 - 2 Janamanjung BiriFC

Rajagopal Ingatkan Anak Buah Sarung Jersey Kuning

Segari, Perak - Sehari sebelum kejohanan Liga Juara-Juara Malakoff bermula, Ketua Jurulatih pasukan LPP-FA telah mengingatkan anak buahnya untuk memakai jersey kuning kebanggan meraka dan pulang ke segari membawa trofi kejohanan.

Ketika ditemubual di sidang akhbar pagi tadi, Rajagopal amat berpuas hati dengan senarai pemain yang dipilih. katanya, skuad kali ini menampilkan adunan muka baru dan muka lama. Turut tersenarai ialah penjaga gawang ke -3, Rasul Pantilimon menggantikan Amin Azram yang direhatkan.

Ketua jurulatih LPP ketika sidang akhbar pagi tadi

Ketika bercakap, Roajagopal amat berpuas hati dengan kemajuan pasukannya dan berharap prestasi baik peledak hadapan utama beliau mampu mengemudi pasukannya ke final. "Rizal Ghaddar tidak bernasib baik dipertengahan musim lalu kerana kecederaan yang dialami. walau bagaimanapun, prestasi beliau di 3 perlawanan akhir sedikit melegakan saya. saya yakin beliau mampu membuktikan yang beliau masih berbisa ketika ini".

Ditanya akan kehadiran penonton mampu melonjakkan LPP, beliau menjawab "sudah semestinya. kesemua pasukan memerlukan penyokong-penyokong mereka, kerana sorakan penyokong boleh melonjakkan semangat dan tempo permainan. Malah, kehadiran penyokong yang juga mampu membantu pasukan dari segi psikologi terutama diawal dan penhujung permainan."

Di akhir sesi sidang akhbar itu, beliau sempat mengambil kesempatan untuk mengajak semua peminta ke stadium untuk menyaksikan perlawanan mereka itu. "Saya ingin menyeru semua peminat kita untuk turun beramai2 ke stadium Ilsas di bangi pada hari esok, jumaat untuk memberikan sokongan moral kepada pasukan kita. ""

Next Fixtures: Kapar Power Station (H), Belia Sg Batu (H)

LPP vs Kapar Power Station

Date: 27^th April 2013

Time: 08.45PM

Venue: Stadium Astaka

LPP vs Belia Sg Batu

Date: 1^st May 2013

Time: 5 pm (TBC)

Venue: Stadium MPM manjung

The FA has come out with new friendly games schedule for MSC chamipons league 2013 tournament. Both games to be played at home.

Meanwhile, the manager has yet to finalize the squad for the tournament. in recent post match conference, he wanted everyone in the club to be given a chance; however he urged all players to focus on the forthcoming friendlies. "We need to focus on the games ahead. The friendlies are good platforms to prepare for the team". Rumours has spread out that Aman Gustavo will be single out from the squad. asked on the decision, he replied "I dont exclude anybody just yet. He has his own issues.  I don't want him to think about his new girlfriend all the time; at least, not when you are on the pitch. You need to focus on your job and give your all-out. not just from him,I expect this from everyone else too."

 

The club sporting director has determine to bring in one or two players during May transfer window.

According to Johor press, LPP is sniffing on Khairil Anuar Baharom, who is a product from their academy. the clubs are still negotiating on the contract. If the deal can be finalized by this week, he is set to be prevailed on 1st of  May during the 2nd friendly against Belia Sg Batu.

Sharbinee bersih dan boleh beraksi di Malakoff Sport Carnival - SPRM

Segari, Perak - Tanda tanya mengenai nasib Roshairi Sharbinee Allawee yang dipanggil Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) menjalani ujian poligraf akhirnya terungkai apabila penjaga gol itu dibebaskan daripada tuduhan menjual perlawanan.  Pengarah SPRM negeri, Md. Yusoff Md. Zin ketika mengesahkan perkara itu berkata, hasil siasatan mendapati tiada sebarang bukti atau dokumen yang menunjukkan wujud unsur rasuah dalam perlawanan menentang TTPC, baru-baru ini.

Roshairi Sharbinee ketika
bertemu TTPC

 Beliau memberitahu, sepanjang siasatan dijalankan, SPRM telah memanggil beberapa orang saksi untuk memberi keterangan bagi membantu siasatan.“Ujian poligraf juga menunjukkan tiada tindak balas signifikan (no significant reactions) yang boleh mengaitkan perlakuan rasuah seperti yang didakwa.

 Sharbinee dituduh menjual perlawanan ketika beraksi dalam perlawanan LPP menentang TTPC di Stadium Astaka Sitiawan di sini, 22 Feb lalu. Aksinya menimbulkan keraguan apabila bola terlepas mudah daripada jangkauan dan menerobos gawang. Roshairi Sharbinee mengakui kesilapannya namun menolak tuduhan ia mempunyai kaitan menjual permainan. sejak itu, sharbinee digantung FAM daripada beraksi melawan KLHQ untuk siasatan lanjut.

keputusan SPRM ini membolehkan sharbinee beraksi untuk malakoff sport carnival yang akan berlansung 31hb May ini. jurulatih pasukan, apabila diminta untuk mengulas, berkata bahawa perlepasan semula ini melegakan semua pihak pengurusan kerana beliau mampu memberi saingan sengit kepada Amin Azram untuk posisi penjaga gawang.

LPP vs HQKL: As it Happened....

The game is one of LPP last warm ups game before the Malakoff Sport Carnival Champions League tournament. A win would boost LPP confidence entering the most prestigious tournament in their season. However, the manager has been facing challenges with few of his stars were unavailable for the annual friendly game.

The game started at 8:45 pm at LPP homeground, Stadium Arena Astaka Sitiawan. The manager has retained almost of his first eleven from the last match again TTPC. he also stuck with Rizal Ghaddar who has been his source of goal this season.  The only change from the squad is their skipper, Rosdi Talib who just return from lengthy ankle injury.

LPP started strong, owning the game from the minutes kick off whistle was blown. Through their highly rated midfielder, Rizwan Lampard, they controlled much of the possession in the middle of the field. they however, unable to find Rizal Ghaddar who was tightly marked by HQKL defender. after 20 minutes in the field, LPP legs looked tired. at this point, HQ team occasionally threatened Mat Yie's post with their quick counter attack. the presence on Rosdi Talib proved to be the key organizing the back four. at 20 minutes, LPP found his first gol, Ikram. Ikram was able to escape from HQKL defender before 'COOL'ly slot the ball into the opposition net. Few minutes later, HQ were able to fight back with a strong run by their winger, Ijat before rolling the ball to their stricker, Aslam (Ventures). the striker slow tap-in proved to be enough to defeat Amin Azram  in LPP goal post.

The game went slower as each team precoutiously moved the ball in the midfield area. just before the half time, LPP went ahead with a solo effort from their midfielder. Hairul got the ball from the left back, sprinted towards KLHQ goal beating 2 opposition defenders before tricking HQ's goalkeeper. First half ended with 2-1 score to LPP.

in the second half, HQKL started fresh with the introduction of 2 new faces in the midfield.5 minutes into the second half, they were able to level  the score. their midfield maestro Ruzaini tried in one-two to trick both LPP centre backs and made a long pass to Aslam. the striker easily beat Azram at one to one position. LPP stepped up their tempo after being shoked by the opposition speedy play. The manager brought in Siva Kunalan on the left to help feeding the ball to Rizal Ghaddar. the move had earned LPP 3 goals through Rizal himself. the hat trick man who was previously silent in the first half, were able to get the support from the midfield and did what he does best.

HQKL, pushed their players through their quick counter attack play. they earned a goal to reduce the gap. at 5-3 score, HQKL got their believe that they could still steal a point from the game. through Ruzaini, they played a long through pass beating tired LPP defenders. It was Amin Azram who showed again, why he is still the one of the best goalkeeper in the league. Sharbinee denied every single shot thrown at his goal and keep HQKL score at 3 goals. at 80th minute, LPP put on a counter attack. a long ball from the right back found Hairul at HQ's goal line. Hairul headed the ball to found Fernando Kazarientes whose timely run was read at the left side of the pitch. He had a look on HQ goalkeeper before chipped the ball over to earn the final goal of the game. Game ended 6-3.

Final Score :- _________________________________________________________________________________

LPP 0 – 1 HQKL  

     Ikram 22           Aslam  32, 50, 81
Hairul 41                                  

Rizal    63, 67, 76                                             
                        Kazaa 87                                                          

           

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Next Game: LPP vs HQKL

Fixtures: LPP vs HQKL
Date     : 9 March 2013
Time     : 830pm
Venue   : Stadium Astaka, Sitiawan

Review from last year's game. the game ended with a 2-2 draw. LPP were in front in the first half but HQ were able to chase the result to a draw.

HQ have a good team especially with the new bloods coming on every year. where LPP, sticking to the current squad they have. this year's game will be played at LPP homeground @ Sitiawan Pictures -

LPP vs TTPC - As it Happened....

Sitiawan, 22th February 2013 - The match with was again delayed due to late arrival of travelling team took place at LPP home ground  Stadium Astaka Sitiawan. The much waited game started at 9pm. It was LPP who first took the control of the game. They had few clear chances through their Lebanese prolific striker, Rizal Ghaddar. Shot was thrown at the opponent goal keeper but none of them had threaten the TTPC stopman. minute by minute, TTPC started to get into the match. they started to control the centre of the pitch, restricting LPP offensive style of play.

Sharbinee; saving a penalty in the 1st half

3 minutes before the half ended, TTPC were awarded with a penalty when LPP defender tipped TTPC's marksman, Othman in the penalty box. LPP players angrily reacted to the decision. from the replay, it looked like the penalty was a very soft one. the penalty was then denied by LPP goal keeper, Roshairi Sharbinee who seemed to have read the direction of the ball.  Both team shared equal possession with fascinating tries; only the goalkeepers to stop the scoreline from moving. First half ended with 0-0 scoreline.

LPP should have been in front in the first half, especially in the first 10 minutes of the play. however, it was strange day for Rizal Ghaddar. it appeared that something was not right with his right thigh. after the break, LPP brought in Sukrie Rahim to strengthen the attacking line. Sukrie who missed the previous 2 games due to family commitment looked lively in the centre half. it was not long when TTPC midfield star took a chance with a long range try which caught Sharbinee.

The introduction had boosted LPP midfield and quickly changed the game. 15 minutes before the final whistle, Zakri Zidane was called into action. This time, LPP were on all-out attack. The skillful midfielder had couple mesmerizing tricks to cheer the spectators. Having said that, it was too late for LPP and TTPC defense looked very solid on the night. TTPC also had few chances on counter attacks, but Sharbinee proved to the manager why he is still LPP no 1, turning each of the attacks to goal kicks.


Final Whistle :- _________________________________________________________________________________

LPP 0 – 1 TTPC

             Panjang 53’

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Verdict: was very disappointing to LPP that they could not sneak a goal from heavy ball possession in the midfield. However, it was overall still a good game for the team as the manager could  try different approaches and strategies with the rest of the squad.