The game yesterday between Malaysia and Singapore was a painful one to watch as quoted by someone. As part of the team official and supporter, I somehow agree. It was painful. It was painful not because Malaysia lost the game. It was simply painful to see how the players walked out of the court feeling dejected with every goal that they conceded. Any team would find it difficult to spring back into action.
Therefore, my earnest prayer and hope today is that the team will forget what lies behind and strive towards what is ahead. They will truly step up to face greater challenges, or another big giant for that matter. This is definitely not the time to lose their heads but to keep walking high in spirit and confidence.
Just before the team entered the court for the national anthem, they got together and started singing this old Malay patriotic song – a song dedicated to our fellow soldiers who fought for the nation and independence. This is just a small portion of the song but brings a whole lot of meaning in serving and sacrificing for the nation.
Inilah barisan kita yang ikhlas berjuang (This is our line of comrades who are faithful to fight)
Siap sedia berkorban untuk ibu pertiwi (Ready to sacrifice for their beloved nation)
Sebelum kita berjaya jangan harap kami pulang (Before we succeed, please don’t hope for our return)
Inilah sumpah pendekar kita menuju medan bakti (This is the vow of our fellow comrades as they approach the battle zone)
What an appropriate song of commitment for such a time as this! It certainly did boost up the spirit and morale of the team. As they faced Japan today, Malaysia displayed a very positive spirit throughout the first period. It was somehow different from yesterday’s game. They truly stepped up to the challenge! Very commendable indeed! In fact the team had great possession of the ball for the first 2-3 minutes, and fairly well throughout the first period. We saw a drop in their mental state and spirit during the second period but managed to pick themselves up again to finish the battle. And the rest was history..... Malaysia lost to Japan 1-11.
Malaysia vs. Japan
(Taken from IFF website)
There is no way (at least not yet!) for Malaysia to match Japan in terms of skills and speed. But overall, it was relatively a good and intense game, simply because the team stepped up, and believed that they can face the giant and do their nation proud!
Just before the team entered the court for the national anthem, they got together and started singing this old Malay patriotic song – a song dedicated to our fellow soldiers who fought for the nation and independence. This is just a small portion of the song but brings a whole lot of meaning in serving and sacrificing for the nation.
Inilah barisan kita yang ikhlas berjuang (This is our line of comrades who are faithful to fight)
Siap sedia berkorban untuk ibu pertiwi (Ready to sacrifice for their beloved nation)
Sebelum kita berjaya jangan harap kami pulang (Before we succeed, please don’t hope for our return)
Inilah sumpah pendekar kita menuju medan bakti (This is the vow of our fellow comrades as they approach the battle zone)
What an appropriate song of commitment for such a time as this! It certainly did boost up the spirit and morale of the team. As they faced Japan today, Malaysia displayed a very positive spirit throughout the first period. It was somehow different from yesterday’s game. They truly stepped up to the challenge! Very commendable indeed! In fact the team had great possession of the ball for the first 2-3 minutes, and fairly well throughout the first period. We saw a drop in their mental state and spirit during the second period but managed to pick themselves up again to finish the battle. And the rest was history..... Malaysia lost to Japan 1-11.
Malaysia vs. Japan(Taken from IFF website)
There is no way (at least not yet!) for Malaysia to match Japan in terms of skills and speed. But overall, it was relatively a good and intense game, simply because the team stepped up, and believed that they can face the giant and do their nation proud!
Penny Khoo, Team Malaysia Official
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