Injuries Are Now The Main Concern

With all the players currently focusing onto their examinations, it is understood that some might not be able to give their best during training as well as some exposure matches. The time spent on studying and last minute preparations had took some toll on the players resting time and recovery. But the main worry and concern to the coaches now is INJURY. With only three training weeks remaining before the games kick off, more and more players are picking up the injuries and this is a real concern. Withdrawal of Mahama Saiful Kalatae and Zaki Lateh had earlier posed some problems but later solved with the inclusion of Adam Alkhindy Akbar and Syamsul Hidayat Khairam.

Injuries to Mohd Taufikh Abdullah - motorcycle accident, Mohd Solihein Azmi - ankle, Mohd Faderi Kaharudin - ankle, K.Tharmendran - ankle, Mohd Sharin Mujin - knee, Mohd Saiful Islam Ghazali - ankle, Onuoha Kelechi Clarence - knee (pic) and Mohd Rahizan Md Kasmani - knee, had somehow gave little choice to the coaches to prepare the team with the right combination and to achieve the right understanding. They will have to put some extra efforts in getting the treatments and rehabilitation advise in order to get themselves back into training soonest.

However, the coaches couldn't have asked for more than what the players could have given. Positive attitude, great commitment and respected discipline shown by the team had given the coaches an indication that the team is heading towards the right direction.
To all players - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND LETS ACHIEVE OUR GOAL!

Soccer Friendly - UUM 1 KTU 1

UUM drew 1-1 against visiting Kolej Tentera Udara (KTU) of Kepala Batas yesterday in a friendly match played at Field B. With several key players out due to injuries and exams, the team struggled to find their footing throughout the match. Dominic Roy partnered Thevan Raman (pic) for the first time in the heart of the defence and both played a commendable game. However the midfield trio of Cao Le, Syamsul Hidayat Khairam and Mohd Rahizan Md Kasmani failed to get the team moving. Very few moves were created and the forwards were not supplied enough chances for them to test the goalkeeper. The visiting team took the lead in the first half after the defenders failed to clear the ball out of the penalty box.

The attacking trio of Adam Alkhindy Akbar, Wan Mohd Aizat Md Nasri and Mohd Shazuan Abdul Hamid somehow improved their performance in the third half of the match. The balls started to come their way and managed to create some attempts towards goal. The hardworking Adam Alkhindy Akbar later was rewarded a penalty kick after he was fouled in the box and the referee pointed to the spot. He calmly slammed the ball into the right side of the goalkeeper.

The Northern Warriors will next play two matches on Tuesday, April 21st. At 8.30am, the team will play the UUM staffs team who are preparing for the National Statuory Body sports carnival in Langkawi and later in the afternoon will play against Kedah State Development Corporation (PKNK) at 5.00pm. Both matches will be played at Field B.

The Northern Warriors Welcome 2 New Players

UUM soccer team welcomes two new players to their current team when Adam Alkhindi Akbar and Syamshul Hidayat Khairam joined the team recently. Adam and Syamshul were members of the 2008 squad and only decided to join the team last week. Their presence will definitely add strengths into the team after Mahama Saiful Kalate and Zaki Lateh withdrew from the team to concentrate on futsal. Head coach, Azman Hj Eusoff has only praise for both Adam Alkhindi Akbar (striker) and Syamshul Hidayat Khairam (midfielder), as both of them have the technical abilities and quality in their game and that was obvious during the friendly match against Jerai FC. With their inclusion, Mohamed O.N. Elmadini (Monu) who has been missing from the team will be dropped. The team will definitely miss the utility Onuoha Keleche Clarence due to his knee injury and looking forward to his quick recovery.

Soccer Friendly - UUM 1 Jerai FC 2

UUM lost 1-2 to visiting Jerai FC in a soccer friendly match played at the UUM Stadium last night. The match was part of the UUM soccer team's preparation for the MASUM Soccer Carnival this May. The visitors took the lead from the penalty spot after Dominic Roy fouled their striker in the box. Goalkeeper Ezad Fadzril Baharuddin failed to stop the attempt. After the interval, the Northern Warriors equalized through their new striker, Adam Alkhindi Akbar collected a through pass from Cao Le and managed to beat the opponent's defence and rammed the ball into the net. However, the visitors again took the lead from another penalty kick after another foul in the box. Goalkeeper Mohd Razi Azami managed to save the first attempt but the sleeping defenders failed to attend to the rebounce and managed to put the ball back into the net. The score remains until the final whistle with UUM 1 and Jerai FC 2.

The Northern Warriors will play another friendly match against visiting Kolej Tentera Udara (KTU) of Kepala Batas tomorrow (Thursday, April 16th 2009) at Field B, UUM Sintok. The match kicks off at 5.00pm.

UUM To Play Jerai Youth In A Soccer Friendly

UUM will play a friendly match against the visiting Jerai Youth on Tuesday, April 14th 2009. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8.30pm at the UUM Mini Stadium. This is part of the team's preparation for the MASUM Division 1 Soccer Carnival and the first match after their last assignment in the IMT-GT Varsity Sports Carnival in Arau, Perlis Indera Kayangan. The team will now play without the services of several key players as some had opted out to play futsal while the others are out due to injuries. Mohd Rahizan Md Kasmani and Onuoha Keleche Clarence are still under recovery due to their injuries.