Football: Omar hoping to get among first XI against Timor Leste

PETALING JAYA: Teen Omar Raiyan Kama Azlan is hoping to get his first begin after making his worldwide debut albeit briefly within the AFF Below-19 Championship in Jakarta.

The versatile 17-year-old Pink Star Belgrade trainee was introduced in by coach Hasan Sazali Waras within the 81st minute for Malaysia in a match that ended 0-0 in opposition to Singapore on Thursday.

Malaysia will tackle Timor Leste of their third Group B recreation on the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium at this time and are hoping to proceed their unbeaten run within the match. And Omar desires to be part of that.

“I used to be completely satisfied and proud to characterize my nation.

“It was an honour and a dream come true. In fact, I’d have cherished to play longer, however I made the many of the alternative and did what I might for the crew within the time given to me,” stated Omar.

“As for a beginning spot, I’d like to be given this chance to indicate what I can do and add worth to the crew.

“I consider I can contribute with my expertise with a overseas crew.”

Omar, who moved to Belgrade at 14, has been coaching with the age-group facet of Pink Star for some time now.

He isn’t eligible to play official matches for the membership’s youth set-up but because of FIFA’s Article 19 on Safety of Minors, which stipulates that worldwide transfers are solely permitted if the participant is over 18.

In October, Omar would flip 18 and be eligible to signal a contract with the Serbian membership or another European golf equipment.

He has made huge progress in technical and tactical skills as he has been coaching with Pink Star’s Below-17 and Below-19 squads.

“I discover European soccer philosophy as usually extra targeted on possession and tactical play. Even when now we have to decelerate the sport or go backwards with the ball, it’s okay if we preserve possession as we might be accountable for the sport,” he stated.

“Counter assaults are a part of the sport, too, nevertheless it’s a part of the tactical equation within the general scheme of issues.

“South-East Asian soccer, nonetheless, places quite a lot of emphasis on fast-paced, all-out assaults and counters. Subsequently, conditioning and health must be at their highest degree, in sync with the rhythm demanded on the pitch.”

Malaysia are second within the group with 4 factors and are two factors behind first-placed Laos. Malaysia have overwhelmed Cambodia 2-1 within the opening recreation on Tuesday.