B. Sathianathan
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B. Sathianathan is the former head coach for Malaysia national football team
and Malaysia U-23 football team
. He is currently attached to Kelantan FA
. Before becoming the head coach for Malaysia, he was the coach for Arsenal Soccer School in Malaysia.
He was also the coach for Negeri Sembilan FA
gold cup team in 1992. He held the assistant coach position for the national Olympic team
in 1997-1999 and 2002-2004.
In 2006, he was selected by Football Association of Malaysia
to be the head coach for Malaysia under-23 side in the team preparation for the 2008 Olympic games qualifier. After winning the 2007 Merdeka Tournament
, he was selected as the head coach for senior team by the FAM
president Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
His first match as the head coach was the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier Asian zone against Bahrain
. In the match, Malaysia lost 4-1 before draw 0-0 at Shah Alam
. After ending the World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign, he then brought the under 23 side to the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand
. The under-23 side also failed in the tournament after only managing 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat and for the first time since 1999 Malaysia failed to advance into the semifinal.
For 2008, Sathianathan bring the Malaysia best eleven to face Premier League giant Chelsea
. Eventually the match was won by Chelsea by 2-0 and the squads did a good fight in the match as Chelsea
head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari
praise the Malaysia XI for giving a good fight against his team.
In 2008 Merdeka Tournament
, Sathianathan again bring Malaysia into the final. Malaysia show impressive performance from the start of the tournament and did not conceded in all Merdeka Tournament
match. However Sathianathan team lose 6-5 through a penalty shoot-out against Vietnam in the final.
In 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, Sathia team start with convincing win over Laos. However in the last two matches, his team lost 2-3 to Vietnam and beaten by host Thailand 3-0. The lost against the Thai's saw Malaysia exit the competition for the first time since 1998. Rumors also spread that he will be replace by Indonesia former coach, Peter Withe
because of his failure in 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup. However FAM decided to extend his contract for one more year with condition he must improve Malaysia FIFA ranking.
In February 2009, Sathia one year contract was terminated by FAM
.
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...
and Malaysia U-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...
. He is currently attached to Kelantan FA
Kelantan FA
The Kelantan Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. The team is based in the city of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. They are currently playing in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
. Before becoming the head coach for Malaysia, he was the coach for Arsenal Soccer School in Malaysia.
He was also the coach for Negeri Sembilan FA
Negeri Sembilan FA
The Football Association of Negeri Sembilan enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Negri Sembilan. The team is based in Seremban. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysia Super League...
gold cup team in 1992. He held the assistant coach position for the national Olympic 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...
in 1997-1999 and 2002-2004.
In 2006, he was selected by Football Association of Malaysia
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
to be the head coach for Malaysia under-23 side in the team preparation for the 2008 Olympic games qualifier. After winning the 2007 Merdeka Tournament
2007 Merdeka Tournament
The 2007 Merdeka Tournament is the 39th editions of the Merdeka Tournament and was held on August 20 to August 29, 2007.-Group stage:-Group A:---------------------Group B:-------------------------Knockout stage:-Semi finals:...
, he was selected as the head coach for senior team by the FAM
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
president Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
His first match as the head coach was the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier Asian zone against Bahrain
Bahrain national football team
The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
. In the match, Malaysia lost 4-1 before draw 0-0 at Shah Alam
Shah Alam
Shah Alam is the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighboring Klang District. It is located about west of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978...
. After ending the World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign, he then brought the under 23 side to the 2007 SEA Games in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. The under-23 side also failed in the tournament after only managing 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat and for the first time since 1999 Malaysia failed to advance into the semifinal.
For 2008, Sathianathan bring the Malaysia best eleven to face Premier League giant Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. Eventually the match was won by Chelsea by 2-0 and the squads did a good fight in the match as Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari
Luiz Felipe Scolari , ComIH , also known as Felipão in Brazil and Phil Scolari in the United Kingdom, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian football manager. He is currently the manager of Palmeiras. He served as the manager of the Portuguese national team from July 12, 2003 to June 30, 2008...
praise the Malaysia XI for giving a good fight against his team.
In 2008 Merdeka Tournament
2008 Merdeka Tournament
The 40th Merdeka Tournament was played from the 15th to the 5th of October 2008. The tournament was won by Vietnam Under-22s who defeated Malaysia 6-5 through a penalty kick in the final.-Teams:...
, Sathianathan again bring Malaysia into the final. Malaysia show impressive performance from the start of the tournament and did not conceded in all Merdeka Tournament
Merdeka Tournament
Merdeka Tournament or Pestabola Merdeka is a football tournament held in honour of the Malaysian National Day. The competition is named after the Malay word for independence. While the tournament had been held annually from 1957 to 1988, it has been held only 7 times from 1989 to 2007...
match. However Sathianathan team lose 6-5 through a penalty shoot-out against Vietnam in the final.
In 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, Sathia team start with convincing win over Laos. However in the last two matches, his team lost 2-3 to Vietnam and beaten by host Thailand 3-0. The lost against the Thai's saw Malaysia exit the competition for the first time since 1998. Rumors also spread that he will be replace by Indonesia former coach, Peter Withe
Peter Withe
Peter Withe is a much-travelled English footballer who played as a striker, between 1971 and 1990...
because of his failure in 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup. However FAM decided to extend his contract for one more year with condition he must improve Malaysia FIFA ranking.
In February 2009, Sathia one year contract was terminated by FAM
Football Association of Malaysia
The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...
.