SACL: CABJ Out of Champions League

Written by Ahmed Barakat

Last Saturday was one of the worst days for CABJ, as they failed to collect a point to bring them through the semi final of Setia Alam Champions League 2013.

The match was against B8, a familiar team to us as we played in the Liga Perangsang Selangor. CABJ needed only one point to make it through while it was a must win match for B8.

The first half started quite fast, especially from CABJ side, as they were looking for an early goal, with the closest chance to score where Ruffie Abd Aziz fed the ball to Azrul Raimie Razi. A volley that was saved, the keeper then threw the ball to their striker and made a counter attack. A solo effort by the striker shocked CABJ when he scored the first goal. After a few minutes, B8 was awarded a free kick around the penalty area. The skipper scored the second goal from the free kick.

The second half started with some changes made by CABJ manager Aminuddin Helmy during halftime, especially on the midfields to try to get back to the match as Ungku Nazrin Hakim and Dzul Rahim Roseli replaced Imran Mazli and Ruffie Abd Aziz accordingly. CABJ players started pushing up for comeback but unfortunately the lack of focus made it difficult to create chances for score, while B8 managed to score again before the match ends and to finish the match with a 3-0 result.

It was a good experience for the Gliders, having played the Setia Alam Champions League for the first time. CABJ did not make it through end it marked the season ending for the club. We hope for a better achievements in the near future.

Final Score: CABJ 0-3 B8 FC

SACL: CABJ 2-0 Bolaball FC - The Gliders Kept Their Hopes Alive

Written by #20 Dzul Rahim Roseli

It was a glorious Saturday evening, the sun was shining, the clouds were out and a drizzle of rain came down just to compliment the weather. It was the 2^nd match day of the Setia Alam Champions League 2013 and it was a derby clash between the champions CABJ and Bolaball FC.

The game kicked off at 5:30 in the evening with both team looks to register their first win the group and avoid early relegation from the competition. Both teams looked nervous in the opening minutes of the game as both team tries to avoid making any mistakes. The game then came to life when both team played with pace and composure and manages to get into their opponent half but failed to find an opener. Soon halfway through the first half CABJ manages to get their passing game going and with a few times knocking on the door, a promising move from the left soon paid off when skipper Azrul Raimie Razi was tackled in the penalty box and won himself a penalty. Up stepped Muhammad Ruffie Abdul Aziz to calmly slot the ball into the net to give CABJ a well deserved lead. Bolaball FC responded well in search for an equaliser but the defence were well focus to keep the score at 1-0 through the first half.

The 2^nd half kicked off and CABJ wasted no time in strengthening their attack as Coach Brian brought in Muhammad Rahimi Abd Razak in replace of Ahmed Barakat Khamis during halftime. The game in the 2^nd half certainly got a lot fierce and more competitive as CABJ tries to secure their lead but was kept pressured by their opponent who looks to find an equaliser. Both teams played their game well composed and strategically in order to find a goal. However, both team kept their focus and the score remain 1-0. Late into the 2^nd half a long ball from centreback, Muhammad AkifSharifuddin, caused confusion to his opposite number and the goalkeeper who came out only to find himself colliding with the defender instead of the ball. The ball then dropped nicely to the oncoming winger, M Ameer Aizat Abd Jalil, who composed himself to put the ball into the empty net and put the score beyond reach of his opponent. Bolaball FC however, kept their heads up and kept their pressure towards CABJ, but only to see moments after the referee blowing his final whistle to signal the end of the game.

It was a well hard fought game by CABJ to earn them a valuable 3 points to take the group to a decider for 2^nd place when they meet B8 FC in their last group match. It’s all to play for in the last group match and the Gliders have the advantage of goal difference and a draw would make the the champions of Perangsang Selangor League 2013 to qualify the Semi Final.

Final Score: CABJ 2-0 Bolaball FC
Scorer: Ruffie (P), Ameer Aizat
MOTM: Ungku Nazrin Hakim

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CABJ Field Trip to Pulau Pangkor

CABJ FIELD TRIP TO PULAU PANGKOR

Report written by #19 Khairulhazim Sulaiman

THE REPORT

On a sunny Friday morning, the 17 gliders consist of players and non-playing members left Bukit Jelutong for a field trip to Pangkor Island, Perak. The three-day trip (27th-29th September 2013) marked their third trip since the establishment of the club. The first trip for CABJ was on 2011 to Malim Nawar, Perak followed by Cameron Highlands, Pahang on 2012.

This year, as a reward to the players being the champion of the recent Liga Perangsang Selangor 2013, the trip to Pangkor Island was fully sponsored by Cypress Diversified, under the arm of its recent communal project, Pembangunan Oleh Komuniti Untuk Komuniti (POKOK) with the kind support of Surfink Holidays on the ground  arrangements.

Gliders were divided into two (2) travelling groups most by car and ferry. For CABJ’s Man of the Match (MOTM) players who fought hard during the League, had the privilege of being rewarded with a return flight ticket directly to Pangkor Island that only took them 45 minutes on air.  Lunch was served as soon as they reached Ala Chalet, Teluk Nipah at around 2:00 pm.

Meanwhile, the group driving to Pangkor assembled at Bukit Jelutong’s local restaurant, Asam Pedas at 8:00 am. The group arrived at Lumut Jetty at 2:00 pm and took a ferry to Pangkor Island and met the first group at the chalet where they rest and relax before their friendly match that was arranged with the locals there.

Before the match

At 5:30 pm, players were ready to leave Teluk Nipah to a football field near to Pangkor Island Resort where the match was held. The team that they were up against was Telok Gedong FC. It was a fair match and they had a lot of fun playing with the locals. CABJ played their best but luck was not on their side and they lost 5-4 to the team. After all, they were all on a holiday mood. They head back to the chalet by 7pm followed by an array of delicious home cooked food prepared for them during dinner.

The day ended with a night of free activities sessions where some were seen at the beach for sightseeing; playing table tennis tournaments and some doing a little bit of shopping.

Jungle trekking activity

            It was an early morning for the team, as all were up and ready by 8.00am for breakfast while they wait for the island taxi to pick them up for their full day of adventures. By 9.00am they reached their first activity which was jungle trekking. They were guided by three (3) tour guides who took them for a 1 hour and 30 minutes of jungle trekking experience. The tour guides briefed about the safety cautions around the island ,the plants and also methods of how to tie a simple but sturdy knot using a rope. 

          We were told that after all the tiredness of jungle trekking, there were then silence within the team as they reached the beach. All were just impress with the breath talking view of Pangkor Beach. At that moment nothing else matter but them, the sun, sand and sea. They continued their activity through the ocean canoe-ing. They started paddling across the sea for about 30 minutes.

#7 Noor Affendi Amir

“Paddling the kayak was pretty exhausting. It was my first time and I am proud to say that although I paddled slow and got left behind, at least I’ve done it in an open sea. What an experience. “said CABJ’s striker Noor Affendi Amir.

      They were then served a simple lunch before they head to the next activity which was snorkeling.  On their way to the snorkeling site, they were toured around the island on a boat and saw big rocks that looked like an alligator, a sea turtle, an elephant and also a whale. They then reached Coral Island, a famous snorkeling site for tourists and spent an hour swimming with the fishes before the head back to the chalet.

Island tour by motorcycle

           While some were dozing off their aching feet from the morning activities, most of the players rented a motorcycle and went for their own session of sightseeing around the island. They stopped at each end of the island and spent nearly two (2) hours of touring before they head back just in time for dinner.

            As it being their last night there at Pangkor Island, they were spoiled with delicious array of fresh grilled fish and huge tiger prawns all barbequed perfectly for the team.

After they had their stomach full, they head back to the chalet and spent the night watching live football game on TV.

            Like everything else, good times will eventually have to end. They started the morning with Nasi Lemak served by Ala Chalet and with a very heavy heart, packed their bags ready to head back to Bukit Jelutong.

It was an unforgettable moment for the team that weekend. They shared a lot of fun, and excitement together. Together they filled in the bonding gap and it built a stronger love for the team and club. A special thank to Abang Ali, the owner of Ala Chalet, for the wonderful hospitality and in making us feel like home.

            All the best to the team in the future and also in the upcoming Setia Alam Champions League. 

“This is where we belong”.

            

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2013/2014 Major Sponsor

 Pembangunan Oleh Komuniti untuk Komuniti

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Surfink Holidays Sdn Bhd