AFF ACTIVITIES 1996-1997
1. MEETINGS The following meetings were held to discuss and plan various activities of the Federation during the period 1996/97:
· Council : 6
· Joint AFF/SAFF Meeting : 1
· Joint AFF/SAFF/CIS Meeting : 2
2. 1st AFF CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE TIGER CUP 1996
The ten Asean countries were divided into two groups with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the Semi-Finals and Final as follows:-
Semi-Finals
13.09.1996 Indonesia 1 Malaysia 3
Thailand 4 Vietnam 2
Final
15.09.1996 Thailand 1 Malaysia 0
The roll of honours for the 1st AFF Championship for the Tiger Cup is as follows:-
Champion : Thailand (USD80,000.00)
Runner-Up : Malaysia (USD40,000.00)
3rd Place : Vietnam (USD20,000.00)
4th Place : Indonesia (USD10,000.00)
Fair Play Award : Brunei
Leading Goalscorer : Natipong Sritong (Thailand)
Player of the Tournament : Zainal Abidin Hassan (Malaysia)
3. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The following coaching and refereeing seminars/courses were held during the period under review:-
3.1 Coaching Course
i. ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course in Philippines (14th to 25th October 1996)
Instructor : Mr. Yap Nyim Keong (Malaysia)
Participants : 19
Venue : Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Awarded Certificates : 11
Provisional : 2
No. of Failures : 6
ii. ‘B’ Licence Coaching Course in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Philippines (5-29 July 1997)
Instructor : Mr. Lim Kim Chon (Malaysia)
Participants : 17
Venue : Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Awarded Certificates : 12
No. of Failures : 5
iii. National Coaches Seminar in Singapore (13th to 20th July 1997)
Instructor : Mr.Andy Roxburgh (Technical Director of UEFA)
Participants : 31
Venue : Sea View Hotel (Theory)
Jalan Besar Stadium (Practical)
All participants being issued with Certificates of Attendance by FA Singapore and the Asean Football Federation.
iv. ‘C’ Licence Coaching Course in Laos (10-21 November 1997)
Instructor : Mr. Chanvit Polchivin (Thailand)
Participants : 22
Venue : Lang Xang Hotel, Laos (Theory)
National Stadium, Laos (Practical)
No. of passes : 20
No. of failures : 2
3.2 Refereeing Courses
A total of four Referees courses were held during the period 1996/97:-
i. Referees Course in Laos (24-28 October 1996)
Instructor : Mr. Udom Anantapong (Thailand)
Participants : 27
Venue : Vientiane, Laos
The referees were awarded with Certificate of Attendance.
ii. Referees Course in Cambodia (28th November – 4th December 1996)
Instructor : Mr. George Joseph (Malaysia)
Participants : 32
Venue : National Stadium, Phnom Penh
All participants were issued with the AFF Certificates of Attendance.
iii. Referees Course in Laos (17th – 12th April 1997)
Instructor : Mr. George Joseph (Malaysia)
Participants: 27
Venue : Ministry of Sports and National Stadium, Viantiane, Laos
All participants were issued with the Certificates of Attendance.
iv. Referees Course in Philippines (5th to 10th April 1997)
Instructor : Mr. Ismail Haji Yacob (Malaysia)
Participants: 25
Venue : Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Manila
Certificates of Attendance were issued to the participants.
1998 – 1999
1. COUNCIL
A total of nine meetings of the Council of the Federation were held to discuss and decide on the various issues at hand during the session 1998/2000 at the venues as follows:-
1st meeting : Kuala Lumpur
2nd meeting : Kuala Lumpur
3rd meeting : Singapore
4th meeting : Kuala Lumpur
5th meeting : Hanoi
6th meeting : Bangkok
7th meeting : Phnom Penh
8th meeting : Jakarta
9th meeting : Kuala Lumpur
2. COMPETITIONS
The following competitions were held during the session under review:-
2.1. Tiger Cup Qualifying Competition in Myanmar (14-18 March 1998)
Three teams participated in this Qualifying Competition which was held in Myamar from 14th to 18th March 1998. Myanmar and Laos qualified for the Final Round of the Tiger Cup Tournament.
The results of the matches played are as follows:-
14.03.98 Myanmar 4 vs Brunei 1
16.03.98 Brunei 1 vs Laos 2
18.03.98 Myanmar 3 vs Laos 0
2.2. Tiger Cup Qualifying Competition in Singapore (24-28 March 1998)
Cambodia, Philippines and Singapore took part in this group Qualifying Competition held in Singapore. The teams from Singapore and Philippines qualified for the Final Round of the Tiger Cup. The results of matches played are as follows:-
24.03.98 Singapore 1 vs Philippines 0
26.03.98 Philippines 1 vs Cambodia 1
28.03.98 Singapore 3 vs Cambodia 0
2.3. 2nd Tiger Cup 1998
The Final Round of the 2nd Tiger Cup originally scheduled to be played in Jakarta, Indonesia was shifted to Vietnam at very short notice due to the unrest in Indonesia.
The Vietnam Football Federation did a wonderful job in hosting this tournament successfully in two venues, i.e., Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with very limited time for preparation.
The Competition was divided into two groups of four teams each as follows:-
Group A Group B
Indonesia Singapore
Philippines Malaysia
Thailand Vietnam
Myanmar Laos
After keenly contested league matches in the two groups, Thailand and Indonesia from Group A and Singapore and Vietnam from Group B qualified for the Semi-Finals.
Indonesia and Thailand were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute in their last controversial group match and subsequently, their prize money for 3rd and 4th placings was forfeited.
The Roll of honour for this Tournament is as follows:-
Champion : Singapore (USD80,000.00)
Runner-up : Vietnam (USD40,000.00)
3rd Placing : Indonesia
4th place : Thailand
3. SEMINARS/ADMINISTRATION COURSES
3.1. Football Expo ’98 in Singapore (5-8 January 1998)
All Members of the Council were invited to attend the above Football Expo in Singapore from 5-8 January 1998.
AFC Marketing Limited defrayed the 5-Star hotel expenses incurred by the Members who were also invited to the Gala Dinner.
3.2. Administration Course in Hanoi, Vietnam (28 Oct – 1 Nov 1998)
Instructors : Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel (Hon. Sec) Mr. Windsor John (FAM)
No. of participants : 35
All the top officials of the Vietnam Football Federation and officials of the Provincial Federations and Club Teams attended this Course. Certificates of Attendance were issued to all.
3.3. Administration Course in Hanoi, Vietnam (10-15 Aug 1999)
Instructors : Mr. Windsor John (Malaysia) Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel (Hon Sec.)
No. of participants : 53
This Administration Course was specifically conducted for the office bearers and staff of the Vietnam Football Federation, Regional Government Sports Dept officials, Managers and Coaches from the 14 Clubs taking part in their inaugural Professional League commencing in November. Also present were the representatives from Strata Marketing Ltd.
The main topic for this Course was the various aspects of ‘Professional Football’.
3.4. Administration Course in Yangon, Myanmar (27-31 Dis 1999)
Instructors : Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel (Hon Sec)
Mr. Windsor John (Malaysia)
Mr. Mohd Saifuddin b Abu Bakar (Malaysia)
No. of participants: 30
This Administration Course was especially tailored to further help and uplift the level of organisation and administration in clubs, regional associations and the Myanmar Football Federation.
Certificates of Attendance were issued to the participants.
4. COACHING COURSES
4.1. ‘A’ License Coaching Course in Kuala Lumpur (2-12 March 1998)
Instructors : Mr. Terry Casey (FIFA)
Mr. Lim Kim Chon (FAM)
No. of participants : 23
Passed : 5
Provisional passes : 5
Failed : 13
Only five candidates were issued with the ‘A’ License Certificates whilst the rest were given the Certificate of Attendance.
4.2. ‘C’ License Coaching course in Hanoi, Vietnam (10-20 Jul 1998)
Instructors : Mr. Barry Whitbread (England)
No. of participants : 20
Passed : 20
All candidates obtained passes and were issued with the ‘C” License Coaching Certificates.
4.3. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Jakarta (3-16 Sept 1998)
Instructors : Mr. Bernhard Schumm (Indonesia)
No. of participants : 24
Passed : 19
Provisional passes : 1
Failed : 4
The candidates who have obtained passes were issued with the ‘C’ License Coaching Certificate whilst the rest with the Certificate of Attendance.
4.4. C’ Licence Coaching Course in Cambodia (7-17 November 1998)
Instructor : Mr. Lim Kim Chon (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 29
Passed : 17
Failed : 12
The successful candidates were issued with Certificates of Merit whilst the unsuccessful candidates were issued with Certificate of Attendance.
4.5. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (14-21 Dec 1998)
Instructor : Mr. Yap Nyim Keong (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 25
Passed : 22
Failed : 3
The candidates were carefully selected and all of them had good playing background.
The ‘C’ License Certificates were issued to the successful candidates while the rest with the Certificates of Attendance.
4.6. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Davao city, Philippines (21 Feb – 3 Mar 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Subramaniam E.R. (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 26
Passed : 14
Failed : 12
This 10-day course was conducted for ex-national players and coaches from clubs and high schools.
The successful candidates were issued with Certificate of Merit whilst the rest were issued with Certificates of Attendance.
4.7. ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (19-29 April 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Subramaniam E.R. (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 28
Passed : 12
Failed : 15
28 participants took part. One withdrew due to health reasons. He should be considered for the next course as he is a good candidate.
The successful candidates were issued with the ‘C’ License Coaching Certificates whilst the rest with the Certificate of Attendance.
4.8. ‘B’ License Coaching Course In Hanoi, Vietnam (16 Jul – 5 Aug 1999)
Instructors : Mr. R. Gopalkrishnan (Malaysia)
Assessor : Mr. Ron Smith (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 21
Passed : 11
Pro Passes : 6
Failed : 4
This was the first ‘B’ License Coaching Course to be held in Vietnam for coaches from the Club Teams and was very successfully completed.
The successful candidates were issued with Certificate of Merit whilst the rest with Certificate of Attendance.
4.9. ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Singapore, (19 Jul – 8 Aug 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Jita Singh (AFC)
No. of participants : 23
Passed : 7
Provisional pass : 6
Failed : 10
This first ‘B’ License Coaching Course held in Singapore was a success with the participants very committed towards their tasks and responsibilities as coaches.
4.10 ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Jakarta, Indonesia (19 Aug – 5 Sept 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Bernhard Schumm (Indonesia)
No. of participants: 19
Passed : 12
Provisional Pass : 3
Failed : 4
The selected participants had very good playing and coaching background and they worked hard to obtain the desirous results
The successful candidates were issued with the Certificates of Merit.
4.11 ‘B’ License Coaching Course in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (26 Aug – 12 Sept 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Subramaniam E.R. (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 30
Passed : 17
Failed : 12
Dropped out : 1
The participants were from all over the Provinces and were ‘C’ License Certificate holders except for three of them who were current National players.
Successful candidates were issued with the Merit Certificates.
4.12 ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Singapore (6-17 Sept 1999)
Instructor : Mr. Jita Singh (AFC)
No. of participants : 20
Passed : 9
Provisional Pass : 2
Failed : 9
The participants were not selected. They participated on a voluntary basis and the high failure rate could probably be attributed to the generally poor coaching standard of the individuals.
4.13 ‘C’ License Coaching Course in Bangkok, Thailand (15-25 Sept 1999)
Instructor : Mr. R. Gopalkrishnan (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 23
Passed : 15
Failed : 8
The Course was successfully completed for participants from the 12 Provinces.
4.14 ‘C’ License Coaching in Brunei Darussalam (21-30 Nov 1999)
Instructor : Mr. K. Sukumaran (Malaysia)
No. of participants : 16
Passed : 13
Failed : 03
The overall quality of the participants was average. The successful candidates were issued to the Award Certificates.
