Fortress Jalan Besar is safe. Decimated by suspensions and injury, the LionsXII produced a spectacular display of firepower and resolute defence to see off ATM FA, Malaysia’s armed forces team, 3-1 last night.
The LionsXII accident curse has struck once more. Central midfielder Zulfahmi Arifin was involved in a motorcycle accident on Monday evening, leaving him with two dislocated toes on his right foot.
The team enjoyed a day off yesterday, and one wonders what Shakir Hamzah, Faritz Abdul Hameed, Madhu Mohana and Faris Azienuddin would have been mulling as they each looked ahead to Saturday.
Some members of the local football fraternity feel some leeway should be given to the national Under-23 team when it comes to selection for the South-east Asia Games this December.