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My BEST Live Football Experience: MALAYSIA CUP FINAL 1996

30 March 2010 80 Comments

There was a short black out before the game. The floodlights seems to be faulty. Everyone in the stadium regardless which team supporter light up the stadium with their lighters. It was an amazing sight. The flood lights were restored shortly.

There were always random people in the stadium. A supporter like him wearing a mask scaring people is a common sight back then in our local football scene. I don’t really know the reason, but probably he felt he could be more popular with the mask. There were also some random people blowing fire, throwing toilet papers, distributing balloons and such. This are the things that makes live football so memorable.

Not forgetting the “sucky” food like the local “Ramli” burger and fried noodles. Regardless how bad the food taste, the focus was only on the football pitch.

The game eventually started. This how colourful the stadium was. It was a capacity crowd of 80,000 people!! This could put many foreign football clubs to shame. We had one of the biggest capacity stadium in the world! Once, I met a Japanese in a local football match that he was impressed by Selangor FC back then.

The game was fiery. The game ended extra time as 1 – 1. It was time for penalty shootout. It was Sabah FC first Malaysia Cup final outing. The whole stadium quiet down as the focus down to the football on the pitch. You can hear a mosquito flew over as it was dead silent. As Selangor FC beat Sabah FC through penalty 5-3, the whole Shah Alam Stadium erupted!

This was us cheering and celebrating. God knows who was the guy in blue and also the rest in the background. This is football! Strangers become friends. And friendship through football.

The sky was lighted by the amazing fireworks display. Crowds went nuts and jumping with joy while Sabah FC’s supporters left with sadness. Regardless, it was hell a great football match. No one should be sad that night, Sabah FC played very well.

We celebrated with our friends outside of the stadium. It was the best live football moment and experience of my life. Sadly, Selangor FC’s coach Ken Worden quit after that. England international Tony Cottee also left to Leicester City the next year. Then, the local league went downhill until today.

I have not seen my football friends for more than a year. Without football, we hardly see each other. Seriously, football really brings people and friends together.

This June, we will be having the biggest and the most beautiful game on Earth, the South Africa World Cup 2010. Personally, I’ve never been to a World Cup match before. It is everyone’s dream to go to a World Cup’s match. If I could go, it could be my BEST football moments in my life.

I was in Cape Town, South Africa in January for transit and this was how the picture is taken. In fact, I bought myself a 2010 South Africa T-Shirt. I hope one day my dream for a World Cup dream can comes true.

I have no shame sharing this story as football is a beautiful game. Thank you.

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  • joshuaongys said:

    Fuhhhh!!! All the best in winning =D I don’t know will i join or not yet hehehehe still thinking what to write lol!!
    .-= joshuaongys´s last blog ..??? Charlene Choi(?Sa) and Ronald Cheng ???, From Getting Married to Breaking Up to Divorced. Swt! =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    March 31st, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    U post already selected dude!

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    # 31 March 2010 at 9:23 am
  • taufulou said:

    fuyoh! didnt know back in those days our crowd of football is like premier league..

    i don mind to wtach if the league with those kind of coach..but seriously..our country soccer sucks!

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    March 31st, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    I watched Malaysia played Indonesia a few years back. It was still awesome!

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    # 31 March 2010 at 1:08 pm
  • kruel74 said:

    I may have been one of the people in that crowd. Ya man, those were the days…But where are my pictures? *looking for it now….
    .-= kruel74´s last blog ..Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2010 =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 1st, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I’m looking around and I saw u in my picture!

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    # 31 March 2010 at 4:29 pm
  • Kung said:

    Some of the best times of my life bro … those pics nearly put tears in my eyes.

    Btw, if you’re still a true Red Giant pls do join in here http://selangorfanatik.ning.com/ and add me under the name of Mat Stromsik :]

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 1st, 2010 at 12:58 am

    Sometimes, money can buy a jersey or many you want in your life. But the experience we had was priceless. Sorry for unable to open house for u guys this year as I was in Argentina. I hope to see u all soon.

    Football is LIFE!

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    # 1 April 2010 at 12:47 am
  • Jonathan said:

    Wah nice writeup! Your 1996 experience looked so fun, hehe dont know when I can experience Live Football also. Hehehe

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 1st, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Well, u can join one of the local league game final. It’s still as glory as it used to be.

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    # 1 April 2010 at 3:32 pm
  • Jacky said:

    Nice write up on your first LIVE football experience… Good luck in winning those ticket… Remember to belanja me makan if you won..

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 1st, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Thanks for the lovely comments

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    # 1 April 2010 at 3:45 pm
  • David VFX said:

    Football is not a sport, is a CULTURE! I believe your passion in this will get you the goal that you desire.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 1st, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Thanks for such wise words.

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    # 1 April 2010 at 3:54 pm
  • +Suresh+ said:

    Awesome bro!!!those pics look pretty ancient..looks like you’ve been an avid football fan for a very long time..hope you get to live the dream of going to South Africa!!! all the best man!!
    .-= +Suresh+´s last blog ..Invitation: Samsung 3D LED TV Launch =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 1st, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Thanks for the support!

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    # 1 April 2010 at 7:36 pm
  • Jess said:

    OMG! u looked so diff back then! hehe damnnnnnnnnn.. speaking of football, i went for the fifa world cup throphy tour .

    goodluck!

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Didn’t manage to go for the fifa world cup trophy tour as I was in Argentina.

    Yes, I was slimmer back then.

    Thanks for reading Jess!

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    # 1 April 2010 at 9:27 pm
  • Winfred Tan said:

    When i saw back this all photos, all my friend are changed already… anyway is a good memory… but you all don’t ask me go…

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Didn’t know u are a crazy supporter like us. Will call u next time!

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    # 2 April 2010 at 2:40 pm
  • jac said:

    wah, from 1996, till now, u can remember every moments…… Bravo…

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    That’s its the best experience. This memory lasts forever!

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    # 2 April 2010 at 2:40 pm
  • Jonathan said:

    Hope to see a real challenge soon, our local ones too ‘soft’ :P
    .-= Jonathan´s last blog ..Miss Universe Malaysia 2010! =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Well, every Malaysian will dream of Malaysia team entering World Cup. Just hope the dream will come true and we have a reason to spend our savings for the sake of supporting our own country.

    Thanks 4 comments.

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    # 2 April 2010 at 3:47 pm
  • Jackie Loi said:

    Fuah Awesomeness! Football rocks!
    .-= Jackie Loi´s last blog ..My Art Fix! =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Thanks Jackie! It sure rocks!

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    # 2 April 2010 at 3:55 pm
  • Michelle F said:

    Well, I hope that your dream will come true… watching a live World Cup match “on-the-spot” ain’t difficult, you just need $$$… :)

    All the best! :)

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Michelle, thanks for the sweet comment. I wish I have that much of $$$ going there.

    I met a Japanese producer from Fuji TV few years ago. He went to France 98 and spent around RM 50k for the whole trip. He told me it was the best thing of his life, I believe him.

    Thanks for the comments.

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    # 2 April 2010 at 4:31 pm
  • Serge Norguard said:

    whoa… big football fan i see !

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Yeah, for a very long time de. Thanks!

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    # 2 April 2010 at 6:14 pm
  • email2me said:

    Wah the football heat last time and nowadays totally different! Awesome …
    .-= email2me´s last blog ..Hakka and Teo Chew Foods at Restoran Tien Kee Soup & Porridge =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Well, the league used to be lively because of the high profile star players such as Tony Cottee. Now, I don’t think Selangor has the cash to do such things anymore.

    Thanks

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    # 2 April 2010 at 7:54 pm
  • Jung Yee said:

    Hey! Great entry :) Football, by far is the greatest phenomenon. It unites strangers, even enemies to have common goals, enthusiasms and even emotions. Hope u can witness the sport and experience the unity of the game in South Africa!

    If u go, please pack me along! thanks! :P

    Best of luck! :D

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    If u can fit in the luggage, be my guest!

    Thanks 4 the comments.

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    # 2 April 2010 at 8:22 pm
  • mynjayz said:

    woah now i know why you can shoot me anytime when i showoff about my football knowledge. I know ur better den me because you damn GILA bola wei. lol. and nice write up abt ur history when ur supporting selangor team.

    and yes, football does brings people and friends together. =)

    thats how we both met !

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Yes, friends through football. The most beautiful game on earth and football brings friendship. See the connections?

    I was a huge fanatic when I was younger. Working now and married is kinda though to watch live games. Well, will make time for it one day.

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    # 2 April 2010 at 8:27 pm
  • Jung Yee said:

    ohh, can please write another entry, win another ticket to bring Rachel along? :D
    Start now :P

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Contest has been closed. Hope the judges will do a fair play on the voting. Thanks

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    # 2 April 2010 at 8:30 pm
  • wingz said:

    BESTTTT !!!!

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Thanks Wingz!! Hope to see u soon in one of those photography session. Thanks for reading and supporting.

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    # 2 April 2010 at 8:45 pm
  • sue me said:

    I dont know what to comment but nice pics..hahahaha

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks for dropping by Sue. Pictures are scanned from old photos. Glad u like it.

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    # 3 April 2010 at 11:36 am
  • cornelius said:

    GOSH! semangat nya… gud luck… FOOTBALL LOVER!

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Yeah, thanks Cornelius.

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    # 3 April 2010 at 2:26 pm
  • joey said:

    1996 huh… yah, it’s time to check out the real deal! all the best in your competition!

    cheers,
    J

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Thanks for reading and supporting Joey. U r a charmer.

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    # 3 April 2010 at 2:28 pm
  • kellster said:

    i like how honest this blog post is. especially the part where you wrote about how people claimed they love watching football but never been to a live match.
    To be honest I’ve never been to one and I do enjoy watching the game on TV. My only live match was when Manchester United came down to KL to play many-many years ago. (not the recent one)

    Nothing felt better than being in that stadium catching it live.
    Nothing beats that feeling.

    And yes, Malaysians are stereotyped to be lovers of the football game yet not even 50% of our people actually support our own team nor watch interstate matches.
    I am one of them who doesn’t watch either.
    So when I now know that you are one of those people, you have my utmost respect.

    Spoken like a true football fan, i can’t imagine anyone else that deserves to go and watch the World Cup.
    Bring home those wonderful experience for us okay? :)

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 4th, 2010 at 12:27 am

    Kellster, thanks for the comments. I really hope I can win this, but without the support of you all, it won’t happen. Please vote for me!

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    # 3 April 2010 at 2:33 pm
  • EVo said:

    Great stuff man.. Thanks for sharin yo!
    .-= EVo´s last blog ..Behold, my new office toy! Hint : It’s a Canon =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 4th, 2010 at 12:27 am

    Thanks Eu veng, thanks for dropping by.

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    # 3 April 2010 at 2:37 pm
  • Patricia said:

    wow. nice one.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Thank u Patricia!

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    # 3 April 2010 at 2:59 pm
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    # 3 April 2010 at 7:09 pm
  • Ren said:

    OLD SCHOOL!
    those were the time eh?
    Thanks to Joshua i also manage to see live match.
    It really different then watching a game through TV screen
    .-= Ren´s last blog ..Zee Avi Live in KL Live, Life Center 20-3-2010 =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 4th, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Of course its different. Thanks to Joshua, u went to Old Trafford! My goodness!

    My friend read this post and we chatted to see whether to go to watch Selangor for the FA cup but sadly they crashed out yesterday night.

    Thanks for reading my friend.

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    # 3 April 2010 at 7:09 pm
  • copykate said:

    never knew u could look so young. HAHA
    .-= copykate´s last blog ..JB Tomorrow! =-.

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    What??!!! I’m always young and cute Kate! Thanks for supporting!

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    # 3 April 2010 at 11:27 pm
  • danielctw said:

    It’s been 5 years since I last got interested in local football scene. Not like it used to be with David Mitchell, well even tony cottee was playing in Selangor

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 5th, 2010 at 9:23 am

    David Mitchell was playing very well. However, Tony Cottee wasn’t up to his reputation. Too bad Selangor crashed out of the recent FA Cup, if not might be going there again. Thanks Daniel.

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    # 3 April 2010 at 11:30 pm
  • DiEsE said:

    Super Wilson for South Africa World Cup 2010!!!
    I totally agree with kellster. Even though I’m not much a football fan, there is a HUGE difference between watching in a stadium and watching via TV.
    We are rooting for u!

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 3rd, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Thanks for the support Diese.

    U should go one day and experience the difference!!

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    # 3 April 2010 at 11:33 pm
  • Marko AUS said:

    When are we booking tickets Mr Wilson? Croatia is bad and did not make it this time.. Go NEW ZEALAND! LOL

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    April 5th, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Markovic!!! I missed our good old times in Wagga wagga Australia watching our World Cup 2002 live. I also missed u breaking the window in the hostel.

    Well, Croatia is not in, but Aussie got in. U watching this time around. Even New Zealand can get in!

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    # 4 April 2010 at 8:31 am
  • TianChad said:

    haha! you looks so young in the pictures~!
    Keep it up big fans!
    .-= TianChad´s last blog ..Yeni’s Surprise Birthday =-.

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    # 4 April 2010 at 9:24 am
  • JerryTan said:

    i don’t like watching football…..anyway when WORLD CUP will be start, end of this month?

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    # 4 April 2010 at 10:10 am
  • coco said:

    all the best to u!!!!!=D~

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    # 4 April 2010 at 12:21 pm
  • nD said:

    OMG! That’s you! Classic!!
    .-= nD´s last blog ..??… =-.

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    # 4 April 2010 at 1:18 pm
  • Angelica Rondolo said:

    Hello there Wilson Ng, will support you all the way and and success to you on this upcoming event of your life….GO GO GO WILSON :) Will watch it for you, not really fond of football but I’ll do now since you are here…success to you teman :)

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    # 4 April 2010 at 2:01 pm
  • ai wei said:

    14 years ago! you can still remember everything ^^
    all these, is best to have it together with friends and close ones :)
    .-= ai wei´s last blog ..Crystal Jade Kitchen ???? @ Pavilion KL =-.

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    # 4 April 2010 at 2:20 pm
  • Jacquelyn said:

    All the best in winning! :)
    .-= Jacquelyn´s last blog ..Meet The Sister =-.

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    # 4 April 2010 at 8:45 pm
  • David said:

    Good luck bro, I’m sure you’ll win it =D

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    # 5 April 2010 at 7:48 am
  • Cynthia said:

    voted!! and congrats on the top 20!! go enjoy yourself watching world cup if you win ah.. don’t watch other cups around there ok.. :p

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    # 5 April 2010 at 1:53 pm
  • Harry Lee said:

    Good luck!!!! all the best!!!

    I support Negeri Sembilan, HOBIN JANG HOBIN!!!!

    Too bad Selangor crashed out, they were beaten by NS in the semi-final. Maybe next time, haha. :P

    And we are in the FA cup final, NS vs Kedah, which is happening this Saturday, and I’m going to the Bukit Jalil Stadium to watch it LIVE.

    GO NEGRI!!! HOBIN JANG HOBIN!!! Hantam dia orang kau kau!!!

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    # 6 April 2010 at 4:43 pm
  • Mashithah Maarof said:

    Hi Wilson…i’m not a fan of any football team…but my hubby do..(only if N9 won..he..he..& sometimes MU-like my son)in order to support him..i dont mind to woke up at 2pm just to fried for him & friends “cokodok pisang panas” + kopi o kau…Well…just want to hear them “shouting..”…he..he.

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    # 8 April 2010 at 10:31 am
  • David @ Malaysia Asia said:

    Wow, I thought I posted the comment before I left for Shanghai but it looks like it never went through. Anyway, Good luck with South Africa 2010! All the best. I stopped following football in 1998..

    David
    .-= David @ Malaysia Asia´s last blog ..Chulia Street Penang =-.

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    # 9 April 2010 at 8:26 am
  • Mashithah Maarof said:

    YES…!!!YES!!!…………Negeri Sembilan WON>>>>>>>>>>
    “HOBEN JANG HOBEN…”………………..(he..he..if LOST…i’ll be…..)

    p/s–Harry Lee..WE WON……….WE ARE THE CAMPIONNNNN….

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    Harry Lee Reply:
    April 13th, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Yup!!!! We WON!!!!

    HOBIN JANG HOBIN!!!!

    N9, Champions of the FA CUP 2010!!!!

    YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

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    # 12 April 2010 at 8:57 am
  • Mat Pintu said:

    “Don’t ever brag about football if you haven’t watch a live football match”

    damn love this quote! u rock dude

    GOMO KELATE GOMO! http://rockcintan.blogspot.com/akhirnya
    Mat Pintu´s last [type] ..10 Ciri Suami Idaman Wanita- jua 22 Sifat Lelaki Yg Buat Awek Cair- tambah lagi 20 Perkara Perempuan Tak Shukew

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    Super Wilson Reply:
    November 8th, 2010 at 12:53 am

    Seriously, bragging is shit!

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    # 7 November 2010 at 10:44 am
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