PSG stand in Cougars’ way
THE Under-12, Under-13 and Under-14 teams from Akademi Mokhtar Dahari (AMD) Malaysia Cougars all progressed yesterday to the knockout stage of the Supermokh Cup.
The Cougars Under-12 team emerged as Group B winners after thrashing Qatar-based Aspire Academy 8-0 while Cougars’ Under-13 and Under-14 teams emerged runners-up in their respective groups.
The Cougars Under-12 team will play Japan’s Kashima Antlers in the semi-finals while Cougars’ Under-13 and Under-14 teams will both play Paris Saint Germain (PSG) sides.
Cougars Under-14 coach Ahmad Nurfaizal Abdullah said he was satisfied with his boys’ performance in their final group match yesterday which saw them beating Gyeongnam FC 6-0.
Cougars are the defending champions in the Under-14 category.
“I am satisfied with their performance because they showed that they wanted it (victory),” said Nurfaizal.
“PSG may be a big name but I am confident that my players do not fear them, in fact they are determined to upset them.”
RESULTS — Under-12 Group A: AMD Malaysia Panthers 5 FF South Australia 2, Sporting P 0 Kashima Antlers
0. Group B: AMD Malaysia Cougars 8 Aspire Academy 0, HNK Hadjuk Split 1 JJ Football Academy 2. Under-13 Group A: PSG 2 Buriram United 2, AMD Malaysia Panthers 1 Urawa Red Diamond 1.
Group B: AMD Malaysia Cougars 1 AZ Alkmaar 3, Gyeongnam FC 0 FF South Australia 2.
Under 14 — Group A: AMD Malaysia Panthers 4 Mito Hollyhock 1, PSG 0 Foolad Sepahan 0. Group B: AMD Malaysia Cougars 6 Gyeongnam FC 0, Arsenal 1 Aspire Academy 0.