Kamarulzaman Hassan
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Kamarulzaman Hassan is a former Malaysian footballer
. He is a former member of the Malaysian national team
. Currently he works as assistant coach and goalkeeping coach in the Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam FC
football team.
, Sarawak FA
and Proton FC
.
8 times in 2000, during the height of his career. He made his debut during 2000 Tiger Cup
in Thailand. He also represents Malaysia national under-23 football team
for the SEA Games.
He, along with Muhamad Khalid Jamlus
and Azmin Azram Abdul Aziz
, was dropped from the national squad in early 2001 for staying out late at a disco before the 2002 World Cup preliminary games against Qatar, Palestine and Hong Kong.
Perhaps his infamous claim to fame occurs during the 2001 SEA Games
in Malaysia, when the Malaysia under 23 team were in the final match against Thailand
. With the pressure of winning the first gold medal in football since 1989 SEA Games, also in Malaysia, and in front on the home fans, Kamarulzaman, who until then were playing the best football of his career, made a grave mistake. A harmless cross from Sarawut Treephan
, was deflected by Kamarulzaman who try to clear it, into the back of his own net. The goal, three minutes from full time, proved to be the winning goal for Thailand. Kamarulzaman, blamed for the Malaysia loss, never played for Malaysia again.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. He is a former member of the Malaysian national team
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
. Currently he works as assistant coach and goalkeeping coach in the Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam FC
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam FC
Kuala Lumpur SPA FC is a football club from Kuala Lumpur. The team currently plays in the Malaysia FAM Cup.Team Officials* Team Manager: Aidid Molana Haji Mataha* Assistant Team Manager: * Coordinator: * Head Coach: Nidzam Jamil...
football team.
Career
He spend his majority professional career at Penang FA, his birthplace football team. He also played with Malacca FAMalacca FA
The Football Association of Malacca enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Malacca. The team is based in Malacca Town. They currently play in the third-tier division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia FAM Cup....
, Sarawak FA
Sarawak FA
The Football Association of Sarawak enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Sarawak...
and Proton FC
Proton FC
Proton FC is a team in the Malaysian Premier League football competition sponsored by Malaysian national carmaker Proton. The team is based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. They play in the second level in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Premier League...
.
National team
Kamarulzaman represented the Malaysia national football teamMalaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
8 times in 2000, during the height of his career. He made his debut during 2000 Tiger Cup
2000 Tiger Cup
The 2000 Tiger Cup was held in Thailand from 5 November to 18 November 2000.- Teams :No qualification was required for this edition of the tournament and national teams from nine of the ten member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation have entered...
in Thailand. He also represents Malaysia national under-23 football team
Malaysia national under-23 football team
Malaysia national under-23 football team represents Malaysia in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
for the SEA Games.
He, along with Muhamad Khalid Jamlus
Muhamad Khalid Jamlus
Muhamad Khalid Jamlus is a Malaysian footballer who is a striker for Kelantan FA. He is a former member of the Malaysian national team and also has played for the Pre-Olympic squad. In 2002, he went on trial with Eintracht Frankfurt....
and Azmin Azram Abdul Aziz
Azmin Azram Abdul Aziz
Azmin Azram Abdul Aziz is a former Malaysian footballer. He represented four state teams and one club team in his career. He also represented Malaysia from 1994 to 2005....
, was dropped from the national squad in early 2001 for staying out late at a disco before the 2002 World Cup preliminary games against Qatar, Palestine and Hong Kong.
Perhaps his infamous claim to fame occurs during the 2001 SEA Games
2001 Southeast Asian Games
The 21st Southeast Asian Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8 September - 17 September 2001. The games were opened by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. He was introduced by Prime...
in Malaysia, when the Malaysia under 23 team were in the final match against Thailand
Thailand national under-23 football team
The Thailand national under-23 football team is the national under-23 team of Thailand and is connected to the Football Association of Thailand. They participated in the Summer Olympics twice and Asian Games four times...
. With the pressure of winning the first gold medal in football since 1989 SEA Games, also in Malaysia, and in front on the home fans, Kamarulzaman, who until then were playing the best football of his career, made a grave mistake. A harmless cross from Sarawut Treephan
Sarawut Treephan
Sarawut Treephan is a Thai footballer. He coaches for Thailand Premier League clubside Muangthong United.-References:...
, was deflected by Kamarulzaman who try to clear it, into the back of his own net. The goal, three minutes from full time, proved to be the winning goal for Thailand. Kamarulzaman, blamed for the Malaysia loss, never played for Malaysia again.