Preview: Arsenal team is going to Asia for the friendly Preseason
fixture against Malaysia XI on 24 July 2012 at Bukit Jail stadium which
is the home ground of Malaysia.
After a win against Southampton, Arsenal team is very keen on their next game. Both teams have played against each other last time in 2011 and in that match Arsenal won by 4-0 against Malaysia XI. Now the match is same as friendly but team squads are different. On paper it is all over Arsenal but on field anything can happen. Arsenal got some new names in their squad and they are ready to show their skills. Arsene Wenger is confident that his players will present the tough game against Malaysian boys. Lots of new faces may be introduce in this match from Arsenal side. Experienced players like Song,Arshavin and Rocisky may be placed in starting XI. Star striker L.Podolski may be placed in staring XI. Its a friendly fixture so, their is no pressure at all. Two teams wanted to win this match for their supporters and for their team as well.
Malaysia XI will be represent the Malaysian League while Arsenal will be represent EPL. Malaysia XI head coach is K.Raja Gopal. Team Nickname is Malayan Tigers. Team current captain is Mohammad Safiq Rahim. Malaysia XI won Asean Football Championship in 2010 and in past they were the winners of Psetabola Merdeka in 2007.
Result: Arsenal 2-1 Malaysia XI
87′ Thomas Eisfeld
45′ Azmi Muslim
90′ Chukwuemeka Aneke
After a win against Southampton, Arsenal team is very keen on their next game. Both teams have played against each other last time in 2011 and in that match Arsenal won by 4-0 against Malaysia XI. Now the match is same as friendly but team squads are different. On paper it is all over Arsenal but on field anything can happen. Arsenal got some new names in their squad and they are ready to show their skills. Arsene Wenger is confident that his players will present the tough game against Malaysian boys. Lots of new faces may be introduce in this match from Arsenal side. Experienced players like Song,Arshavin and Rocisky may be placed in starting XI. Star striker L.Podolski may be placed in staring XI. Its a friendly fixture so, their is no pressure at all. Two teams wanted to win this match for their supporters and for their team as well.
Malaysia XI will be represent the Malaysian League while Arsenal will be represent EPL. Malaysia XI head coach is K.Raja Gopal. Team Nickname is Malayan Tigers. Team current captain is Mohammad Safiq Rahim. Malaysia XI won Asean Football Championship in 2010 and in past they were the winners of Psetabola Merdeka in 2007.
Result: Arsenal 2-1 Malaysia XI
87′ Thomas Eisfeld
45′ Azmi Muslim
90′ Chukwuemeka Aneke
