LIGA MUNRO SETIA ALAM 2015: CABJ vs Seri Kenangan

Final score: CABJ 1 - 2 Seri Kenangan

Scorer: Ruffie (penalty)

CABJ's third game in the league was against Sri Kenangan. A team that we are familiar with who were formerly known as Lantun FC.  

The match was played on a beautiful Sunday evening at 3.30pm. Usually the weather during this time is hot and dry and it's quite hard for players to last the full 70 minutes in a game. Luckily, the weather was absolutely great with clear blue skies. 

During the first half of the match, and with only 2 substitutes, CABJ started the half with a lot of confidence by distributing the ball causing problems for our opponents. First clear opportunity was presented to Affendi Amir, who shot the ball but went agonisingly wide. The opening goal of the match came against the run of play when CABJ didn’t managed to stop the opponents running man who then beat the offside-trap and Sri Kenangan drew first blood.

Nonetheless, CABJ managed to score the equalizer as Azrul Raimie's great run on the right, beating their defense line but was stopped by a harsh tackle from their left back inside the penalty box. A penalty was awarded and Ruffie duly converted the equalising spotkick perfectly just before the stroke of halftime.

CABJ were looking to get an early goal. Attack after attack, CABJ attackers went all-out but the Sri Kenangan back line defended well. Against the run of play again that caught our defenders off-guard a Sri Kenangan striker managed to get into the swix-yard box but was brought down by Syed Sharil. The penalty was converted.

CABJ were left forcing to trail the game again. Many opportunities arose but CABJ couldn’t turn them into goals. Late in the game, Affendi Amir was shown a red card for a 50/50 tackle on Sri Kenangan player. Affendi will miss two games as a result.

Match ended 2-1 in favour to Sri Kenangan. Two consecutive defeats left us with only 3 points from 3 games played. We are looking forward to notching our first competitive victory against next opponent’s Platinum Blastz. 

LIGA MUNRO SETIA ALAM 2015: CABJ vs Southern FC

Final score: CABJ 1 - 3 Southern FC

Scorer: Affendi Amir - assisted by Azrul Raimie

                The most anticipated match for LIGA MUNRO SETIA ALAM 2015 was between Southern FC vs Club Atletico de Bukit Jelutong. Most of the participants of this league said it would be a very tough encounter. Even the other teams which didn't participate know that the match would be very tense and nervy occasion. Statistically, based on previous meetings Southern FC seem to look as the favorites for this clash as CABJ being the first ever Munro League Champions in their debut season had suffered 2 back-to-back defeats to Southern FC.

                The match that was held at Setia Alam on a lovely Sunday evening, weather was absolutely fantastic for some fast flowing football. Nevertheless, both teams couldn't play their usual speedy brand of football because of some heavy downpour. Only those die hard fans stayed until the end of the game and we would like to give a million thanks to all of them for being very supportive.

                From previous meetings, we've learned that Southern's tactical game play was to sit back and hit us on the counter. They demonstrated just that during the first half of the game in this encounter. Although CABJ were the more dominative side in the first half before the heavy down pour, they could only get a breakthrough which did not count in the end as Ahmed was in an off-side position from an Ameer Aizat's pass. Southern defended really well and got the breakthrough just before halftime. Their goal came through when Jeremy led pass two defenders and crossed the ball into CABJ's penalty box which was unluckily converted by Azreen into his own goal.  Goalkeeper Ajmal was furious at the shaky defending displayed by his defenders.

                Manager Amin made a few changes by bringing in Affendi Amir, Dzul Rahim, Raizo and Khairil Azhar. In the second half, to add  more sting to the CABJ attack in their desperation for an equalizer and it payed off as the equalizer came when Azrul Raimie placed a brilliant through pass which found Affendi Amir which then burst pass 2 defenders to slot the awaited equalizer sending the small pack of crowd into a frenzy. In trying to restore the lead CABJ were unlucky again as they were hit on the counter and Southern benefitted by getting a penalty as their forward was brought down in the penalty box. Penalty well struck, Southern lead 2 - 1. Again chasing the game CABJ with a no die attitude but again unlucky as it was not their day. Southern would ruin any chances of a CABJ comeback as their fast winger dribbled the backline and slotted home the icing on the cake for Southern FC.

                Final score, 3-1 to Southern FC. With the defeat, CABJ will be facing Sri Kenangan FC at Setia Alam this Sunday 26^th April at 3:30 p.m in their next match. This time around we won’t make silly mistakes and hope to be luckier as we will be pushing all out for the 3 points which would keep us on track to be El Campeone :)

CABJ's Commemoration Night 2015

It was a night full of fun for us where we had our annual commemoration night for the third time since the club's establishment in 2011. This event was held to award the players' achievement and members' contribution in the year 2014. The event took place at Roof Garden Hotel right here in Bukit Jelutong, started at 8:30 pm until 11:00 pm. 

Here's the list of awards and winners for the year 2014:

Player of The Year

• First Place: Syed Mohd Shahril Syed Hashim
• Runner Up: Mohd Akif Sharifuddin
• Second Runner Up: Muhammad Imran Ahmad Mazli

Most Improved Player of The Year

• First Place: Mohd Nor Azreen Zohaiman
• Runner Up: Ikram Al-Rashid Haron
• Second Runner Up: Dzul Rahim Roseli

Top Scorer

• First Place: Azrul Raimie Razi (13 goals)
• Runner Up: Muhammad Ruffie Abd Aziz (8 goals)
• Second Runner Up: Noor Affendi Amir (7 goals)

Special Awards

• Mohd Shamil Mohd Yusof
• David Lim

Hall of Fame Award

• Safrizal Mohd Said

....and there were also other prizes including karaoke, best dress and lucky draws.

Club Atlético de Bukit Jelutong would also like to thank Bukit Jelutong Resident Association, Dato' Megat Fairouz Junaidi, and Azrina Kamalia Azhar for their kind contribution in making the event a success. Hawush!

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"Where We Belong"

The Season is Kicking Off!

Photo courtesy of Liga Munro Setia Alam 2015

Hello Gliders! We are getting closer to kick off. Last season's runner up FC Jelong Muda will be playing in one of the season's opening games, facing newcomer Platinum Blastz while defending champion Southern FC meet FCFC Elite on the same pitch right after.

In addition to Liga Munro Setia Alam 2015, another Bukit Jelutong based team, Cypress Sports Club​ will be playing their debut league game against another newcomer Club Atletico Seven FC on Sunday. Not to miss B8 FC vs SA City, happening on the same day. We expect it to be a very competitive match.

What about us? We are taking on Terrapins FC on Sunday, 5th April. Scheduled at The New Camp, Bandar Utama, which makes it the only match to play out of Shah Alam this weekend. This league is interesting and we are excited to be part of it. Aren't you?