It was all shame to Kelantan, being defeated by a big gap is bearable, but to have all hell broke loose after the third goal was just too much. The game itself is nothing in particular, the true feat is the presence of an extraordinary number of Kelantan fans, the Red Warriors, almost at 75:25 ratio against Negeri Sembilan’s. An estimation of 75,000 of Kelantan supporters flocked National Bukit Jalil Stadium as early as 3.00 pm ( the game itself only started about 6 hours later). Some even congregated since early morning to create sporadic pockets of red spreading around the stadium. Those that turned out early probably had traveled a night before from hometown Kelantan about 500km away from Kuala Lumpur.

When it comes to soccer, Kelantanese fans are notoriously known for their unrestrained behavior, usually when their team is losing the game. Among many races in Malaysia, the Kelantanese (96% of Malay origin) stand out from the crowd with their own exclusive Malay dialect that has evolved far from the language standard pronunciation. In general, Kelantanese are connected by strong sense of solidarity. This is not inclusive of just Kelantan’s Malay, the Chinese and Indian living in rural Kelantan are affected as well. It is not uncommon for Chinese or Indian in Kelantan to have Malay call name, and they speak fluently in local Kelantan dialect, sometimes undistinguishable with other Malay.

Back to Malaysian soccer, Kelantan FC has faced it worst lost yet; for losing the game, for being the sore loser, and for definitely to be fined by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). The already financially difficult team is about to hit rock bottom.

Kudos to Negeri Sembilan team, for a good gameplay and for being a momma’s boy crowd.

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The coming match between Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan on 7th. November at National Stadium Bukit Jalil will decide which team shall be the next champion of Malaysian Cup 2009. Kelantan FC managed to get through to the final with an easy win 3-1 over Perlis, while Negeri Sembilan also with 3-1 over Terengganu. Top scorers Zaquan Adha Abdul Razak (10 goals) is on Negeri Sembilan side and Indra Putra Mahayuddin (9 goals) is on Kelantan’s.

Tickets already on sale since yesterday and are running out fast. Fans and supporters of both teams are now making all the preparation for the big game. Bukit Jalil will surely be crowded with Red and Yellow jerseys this coming Saturday.

All Malaysian are advised to take precautions during this game to avoid use of violence againsts supporters of each team. Throw away all the bad habits as shown in the previous games such as throwing objects to the players, the field, the opposition side and their mean of transportations. Strictly say no to the fire crackers. Full mineral water bottles travelling at 40 km/h can seriously damage your head after a direct hit.

Let us shake our National Bukit Jalil Stadium with truest sense of sportsmanship and be a good supporter.
On the other side, bad news for Kelantan fans. Quoted from www.stadiumastro.com;

“Kelantan maybe in the finals of this year’s Malaysia Cup, and that match could be the side’s last competitive match for a year.

Four other state sides including Perak, Pahang, Penang and Malacca are also out together with club side Shahzan Muda. UPB-MyTeam and Proton FC who have indicated earlier that they will be forced to pullout due to financial constraints, will miss next season M-League. Sarawak, who initially looked like they will miss out were given a helping hand by the Sarawak state government who have settled all their outstanding debts.

The FA of Malaysia had given all team’s in the M-League until Oct 31 to settle all outstanding debts such as unsettled Employers Provident Fund (EPF) contributions, players salaries and oustanding income tax payments.”

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