Persebaya Unity Cup Champion by Defeating Kelantan FA

Persebaya Surabaya beat Kelantan FA in the Unity Cup friendly match with a score of 3: 2 at Stadium 10 November Surabaya.

With aggregate 4: 3 then Persebaya entitled to appoint championship trophy for the first time in the Unity Cup this season ..

In a match that was held on Thursday (12/29/2011) evening Persebaya menunujukkan direct attack strategy and ultimately superior Persebaya 1 : 0 in the first round. Goals scored by star Persebaya Surabaya is Andik Viermansyah at minute 15.

Kelantan FA immediately responded by continuing to attack and get a few chances but they failed to score because of  Persebaya kokohnya back line, and finally Persebaya excel while in the first round.

After the second round of Kelantan FA dimula directly implement strategies in order to beat Persebaya attack, and the results they were able to equalize 1 : 1 in 49 minutes through goals NorSahrul Talaha.

But on 65 minutes, Persebaya back ahead 2 to 1 with goals from Fery Ariawan, Fery utilizing feedback from Andik Viermansyah through sontekannya Fery and can score goals.

Oktavio Dutra Persebaya Surabaya sealed victory with tapped feed of Andik and direct the ball into the goal from Fahmi.

Meanwhile, Kelantan just missed out with a goal of Indra Putra dimenit - minutes late and the final result is 3: 2 for Persebaya Surabaya.

Probable Team : 

Persebaya: Endra Prasetya, Mat Halil, Oktavio Dutra, Khomad Suharto, Rivalino, Taufiq, Amaral da Silva, Jusmadi, Rendy Irawan, Feri Ariawan, Andik Vermansyah

Kelantan FA: Khairul Fahmi, NorFarhan, Subramaniam, Farisham Ismail, Dauobu, Indra Putra, Shakir Shaari, Mohd Badri, Abdul Aziz Ismail, Mohammed Ghaddar, Norshahrul Talaha.

Aji Santoso Will Replace Rahmad Darmawan

National team coordinator, Bob Hippy, finally revealing who will be the successor Rahmad Darmawan as U-23 coach. The figure is Aji Santoso, assistant Rahmad when dealing with U-23 national team in the event the SEA Games.

Actually there are several names for the train staying digadang "Garuda Youth". Aji addition, there is the name of the Nile Maizar, Widodo Cahyono Putro, and several other names.

Bob said, the reason PSSI shows Aji because he previously was an assistant Rahmad. He was, says Bob, live continuing program that has been given by Rahmad. In addition, it seems Aji explained that the program more attractive to the PSSI.

"Aji Rahmat as a substitute coach at U-23 national team. He will begin the task of January. However, this designation will still be discussed at the meeting of Exco (Executive Committee). Exco meeting after the new year. After that, new Aji can run program, "Bob said when contacted by reporters on Monday (26/12/2011).

The first challenge Aji as U-23 national team coach is the AFF Cup in June next year. Although preparation will fairly minimal, Bob will not assess any problems. Furthermore, Bob says, Aji Santoso will be assisted Widodo. However, Widodo still have to deal with U-21 national team to face the Asian championship in Brunei in February instead.

Persebaya Surabaya Optimistic Win 3 : 0 of Kelantan

Success draw against FA Kelantan Sultan Muhammed IV Stadium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, Friday (21/12) evening, make Persebaya more confident. Divaldo Alves farm team was confident to win by a margin of three goals in the second match at Stadium November 10, Tambaksari, Jakarta, Wednesday (28/12) night.

"Just now I've talked to the coach, he is optimistic Persebaya can win by a margin of three goals. Can be 3-0 or maybe 4-1," said Ram PR Persebaya Surahman after landing at Juanda Airport in the entourage of Persebaya, Saturday (24/12) the night. Persebaya play 1-1 with Malaysia Kelantan which is the champion of Super League (MSL) 2011. The hosts lead through goals Indra Putra Mahiyudin minute 60, while Persebaya leveled with a beautiful goal Andik Vermansah 84 minutes.

Erol Iba's appearance and his friends that night, Ram believes Persebaya able to beat Kelantan. Moreover, the visitors will come without two players pillars, Azizi Matt Rose and M Shahrul Azim, a red card. "Kelantan is a strong team. They have quality players sorts Norshahrul Idlan Talaha which is the Malaysian national team striker. There is also Ghaddar Mahmoud Mohammed, he is also the Lebanese national team striker," he explained.

Two players is what makes Otavio Dutra and his friends must work hard throughout the match to secure the wicket Persebaya. "One more, Kelantan has a very fanatical supporters. Yesterday was raining hard but none of their supporters who moved from the stadium. I think it's a factor that makes the spirit of their players duel never recede," added the former journalist.

Andik Vermansah, single scorer against Kelantan, were ready to release their best ability. "Andik sure Persebaya will be printed at least three goals. If it was not him, maybe the other players," he said. Persebaya Duel trophy vs Kelantan Malaysia Indonesia Friendship Foundation (Permai) and the Unity Cup 2011. Both trophies were distributed immediately after the game ended.

Games are broadcast live on TV MNC starts at 20:00 pm was attended by several high officials planned to Malaysia. Among others, Minister of Young and Sports Malaysia YB Dato 'Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, President of Football Football Amatur Kelantan (KAFA) chief Tan Sri Datuk Seri Musa Haji Annuar, and CEO Stuart Ramalingan MSL. Monday (26/12) of Kelantan FA team planned tomorrow arrives in Surabaya.

Messi is the First Time Reached Olimpia de Oro

Barcelona players from Argentina, Lionel Messi win the Olimpia de Oro, a gold award for the best sportsmen in Argentina.

This is the first time for Messi won this award. The award is given by sports writers Argentina for Messi achievements bring Barcelona won the Spanish League, Champions League European Cup and World Cup.

"I am pleased and proud of this award. Thank God, I've won many awards around the world, but never got it in Argentina," said Messi.

Argentina national team captain is also likely to win the Ballon d'Or title as the world's best players for the third. Messi was awarded the Olimpia de Oro is now returned to his home in Rosario to celebrate Christmas and new year.

Olimpia de Oro 2010 award was won by Luciana Aymar, daughter of Argentine hockey team captain who became world champion. While in 2009, this award is given to the tennis player Juan Martin del Potro of his achievement to win the U.S. Open grand slam tournament.

Andik Virmansyah And Beckham

Star Persebaya Surabaya Indonesia Andik panorama Selection Vermansyah be most fortunate in the face of the Los Angeles Galaxy. Andik got a T-shirt David Beckham after the game ended.

Beckham chose to give his shirt to Andik because he felt guilty about manage with the hard retainer U-23 national team when the match takes place.

"I've made ​​a mistake against him. I was not feeling a bit rough with him. I wanted her clothes (Andik)," said Beckham.

Andik has become one of Indonesia Selection players who appear most prominently in the game against the Galaxy. Several times in the right-wing buzz Andik troublesome Galaxy defense.

Andik speed through the opponent's defense could make Beckham doing a hard foul early in the game because he can not keep up speed.

Meanwhile, Bambang Pamungkas failed to realize his ambition to get the shirts turned out Robbie Keane's first young striker Patrich Wanggai obtained.

Whereas before the match lasted BP has expressed a desire to exchange shirts with Keane due to ever play at Inter Milan, the club's Persija star idol.