History of Terengganu FA

Terengganu Football Association was founded in 1972 as Terengganu Football Association (Malay: Persatuan Bola Sepak Negeri Terengganu) but records show this football association already existed as early as 1944. The team is based in the state of Terengganu, traditionally a conservative Muslim area. Terengganu have consistently been a decent team throughout their history, producing top-class national team players such as Sapian Wahid, Abdul Rahman Ibrahim and Ariffin Osman.

Early years (1944-1999)

Terengganu were runners-up in Division 1, the team was runners-up in 1944 season. In the 1973, 1982, 1998 Malaysia Cup and 1999 FA Cup season, the team were runners-up. In Division 2, Terengganu wons its first title in the 1990 season and the second title in 1998 season.[1]

Che Mat Jusoh years (1999-2013)

In 1999, Dato' Haji Che Mat bin Jusoh, who was the Terengganu President at that time, was appointed to lead the team. In the 2000 season, the team was won first title of FA Cup.[2] The 2001 season was champions Malaysia Cup and won first title in the Malaysia Charity Shield.[3][4] In 2004 season, Terengganu was runners-up in the FA Cup lost to Perak 3-0. The team succeed to improve position in 2005–06 Premier League season. The team ended in runners-up place during the season.

In 2010 season, Terengganu ended in third place in Super League. In 2011 season, the team was Super League runners-up in league. Terengganu won its second champions in the FA Cup and runners-up in Malaysia Cup.[5]

At the end of the 2013 season, Dato' Haji Che Mat bin Jusoh eventually withdrew from the presidency Terengganu FA after failed to bring the team as required by Peteh fans.

Wan Ahmad Nizam (2013-present)

PBSNT elect a new president of Terengganu FA, Datuk Wan Ahmad Nizam for renew 'Skuad Peteh for season 2014.[6]

FA Cup

In 2000, Yunus Alif successful get Terengganu won first title of the Malaysia FA Cup, won to Penang. Terengganu defeated Penang with a penalty shoot-out 4-3 win to champions.

Terengganu won their second FA Cup title during 2011 Malaysia FA Cup in the East Coast Derby match. They beat Super League side Kelantan with a 2–1 victory. Left wing Kelantan, Nurul Azwan Roya scored the first goal of the match in the 79th minute. In injury time, defender Kelantan, Daudsu Jamaluddin has scored an own goal in 90+8th minutes. Nordin Alias became the hero for the team Terengganu. He scored goals a golden goal in Extra time, 110th minuted.[7]

In 2012 season, Terengganu only qualified for semi finals after losing to Sime Darby agg 1–2. At Kuala Terengganu, Sime Darby won the first leg 2–1. In the second leg the result was 0–0.

In 2013 season, the team also emulate last season. Sang Penyu lost in semi final to Kelantan. At Kota Bharu, Kelantan won the match 4–1. At Kuala Terengganu, Sang Penyu successful come back in front beat Kelantan 4-0, but the result is only 90 minute. Kelantan equalized through Obinna Nwaneri. Dickson Nwakaeme became the hero for the team Kelantan. He scored goals a golden goal in Extra time, 129th minuted. Kelantan qualified for the final with a 6–5 aggregate results.[8]

Malaysia Cup

During the Malaysia Cup, Terengganu lost to Negeri Sembilan during the final match that was held at Shah Alam Stadium. In the quarter-finals, Terengganu overcame their rival, Kelantan. In the semi finals, Selangor also become prey to Sang Penyu when beaten 2-0 at home by two goals by Manaf Mamat. While in the second leg, Terengganu won 2-1 (Agg Terengganu 4-1). In the final, Terengganu opened the scoring with Ashaari Shamsuddin in the 59th minute. In the 81st minute, N. Sembilan equalized through S. Kunalan. But, Hairuddin Omar disappointed Terengganu with his bicycle kick in the 86th minute. Terengganu lost to N. Sembilan 1-2.

Sponsorship

For season running from 1984 to 2003, Dunhill was club's first shirt sponsor. However, it ended after tobacco sponsorship was banned in Malaysian football. Malaysia's telco, TM is the new shirt sponsors from season 2004 to 2010. In 2011 season, the main sponsors are Top-IT.

Kit manufacturer

The club's kit manufacturer in 2008 was Pronic which lasted for a year. In 2009, Specs a manufacturer took charge. In 2014, the club's kit manufacturer is Umbro.

Stadium

Terengganu FA are currently based at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. The capacity of the stadium is 15,000. This has been Terengganu FA's ground until now. The Stadium was built in 1967 and aims to provide a venue for sports activities from Terengganu, especially as a soccer field. It was built on the site of a football field of Terengganu Football Association.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Terengganu juara Liga Perdana 1990 dan 1998
  2. ↑ Juara Piala FA 2000 milik Terengganu
  3. ↑ Terengganu juara Piala Malaysia 2001
  4. ↑ Piala Sumbangsih 2001 - Terengganu muncul juara
  5. ↑ Terengganu juara Piala FA 2011
  6. ↑ Datuk Wan Ahmad Nizam Presiden baru bola Terengganu
  7. ↑ Supersub Ahmad Nordin on cloud nine after heroic feat
  8. ↑ Kelantan layak ke final Piala FA

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