Mokhtar Dahari........ " SUPERMOKH "
UNUSUAL feels if affecting local football talk without mentioning the story of the greatest football players of the country, the late Mokhtar Dahari who still remembered to this day even though his life was laid to rest almost 19 years ago .
Although many of the younger generation do not know the country star 's close , but almost all know the name - the player with natural talent that lifted the image of Malaysia on par with world soccer champions . Most notable are the Merdeka Cup ring he exhibit canine and greatness.
At the age of 23 years , Mokhtar Magazine World Star Soccer recognized as Asia's best striker and then too, he was crowned National Sportsman 1976.
Advantages owned ' Supermokh ' lot with a heavy bullet -like a key element to the extent that three fingers of the late R Arumungam , former national goalkeeper was broken while trying menampannya . Its not the country's leading striker cleverly read opponents movements and escape.
With 167 international caps , he managed to put Malaysia on the highest ranking Asian football next stage can open the eyes of the world to the power of world football. England B squad coaching Bobby Robson similarly affected after the squad tied 1-1 thanks to goals from Mokhtar amazing .
"Malaysia is playing better than what I expected . Gol Mokhtar is a special network . This is one of the best goals I've ever seen , "said Robson who present with a professional team worth RM13 million with big names such as goalkeeper Joe Corrigan , John Hollins , Brian Talbot , John Richards , Paul Mariner and Gordon Hill .
Mokhtar very hard in training , since her school days studying at Victoria Institution , never stop practicing until his name has been synonymous with the national squad he is still the same even when the direct control of the ball while dribbling small columns before releasing strong kick to the goal of empty to sharpen the destructive power available to him.
In fact he does not like to be disturbed during training let alone associate with fame himself in the field of personal life to make her idol did.
Whatever lose the most precious jewel of the national football should not be mourned indefinitely and the present generation should try to make it as motivation to improve themselves national football back as fresh as ever.
BROKEN grow lost change , but the parable can not be equated with Mokhtar Dahari . Agility , honesty , and sincerity in arena football with his own place at the top late irreplaceable .
No wonder the country is shrouded in a sense of sadness over his departure
suddenly on July 11, 1991 . For 17 years he lives and breathes football regardless of sweat flowing merely did the country at the
internationally.
During her lifetime Stadium like second home to him , and nicknamed " Supermokh " ubiquitous of all ages , including young children who can recognize Mokhtar and want to imitate the game.
Who does not know Mokhtar , especially the magic touch that always rocked the goal by a powerful shot away . Kelincahannya like a wind is still reflected in the eyes of the fans who have watched good on the field as well as television viewers at home .
The goal is tightly controlled by R Arumugam , defense
strengthened by Soh Chin Aun and Santokh Singh , center steered by Reduan Abadullah and Shukor Salleh and Mokhtar Dahari make gandingnya Isa Bakar sting in the front row.If , in 1978 and everything is captivated by gold mesh tie 1-1 draw with England B , for 17 years we are comforted by its action .
But it is now a distant memory . Only the name remains fresh Mokhtar , to those who saw him in action agility .Suddenly , with no known exact cause , Mokhtar missing
energy , lifeless, lying almost 3 years of suffering and God wills it odd , Mokhtar left us .
More than two years late persevere in pain with family , but it was fate.
Late will bear all the suffering with sincerity scaling rest of his life for more than 10 months on a wheelchair.
Actually golden football ground water is colored by the Asian Football King , Gary Minhat , Arthur Koh , Omar Rahim , Jalil Che Din , Chan Tuck Choy but not enough that the country was lucky enough , the turn Mokhtar early 70s rays connecting over 10 year .
As the countdown Mokhtar breathed , clearly no player can continue the glory shirt homeland .
Omar Rahim shot combines expertise and reading skill games such as Gary Player Minhat make him the most resilient and always feared on the Asian continent especially enemy nations , South Korea .
The well-built body jersey number 10 is often referred to and feared by Asian footballers every time competing in Malaysia and abroad.
Until the last moments represent Maharashtra and the country , he
maintain discipline on and off the pitch as well as hard without succumbing to fatigue .
The combination of muscle mass that lead hardness , vitality and strength radiating on her face that 's always nice to make a serious blend Mokhtar special players that can not be separated from the world of football .
Sebagat human dwarf , he is no exception to not dikriktik
listed in the national Olympic squad place in Moscow in 1980 but willing to forget all his love of the nation shift when wearing the shirt back .
Too much to describe bitter Mokhtar if he collected over 167 times the national jersey since 1972 the last time against South Korea in World Cup qualifier in Seoul 1985.
Mokhtar led Selangor won the Malaysia Cup 10 times and at the age of 33 years he was able to become the top scorer with 12 goals and contributed almost 300 networks in Malaysia and internationally Cup .
Born in Setapak on 13 November 1953 , Mokhtar had promised not to want to play with the NSW team after the exit of the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals in 1985 .
But he reappeared the following season, for the last time
put Maharashtra on the pinnacle of success and Mokhtar own contribution ended with the end of the match award .
After that , he gladly consented to all parties share the glory, choosing to endure suffering alone. But the country does not want to let her struggling alone . Fund and the assistance is given as an award- shirt hoping homeland gem continues to shine .
More than 60 doctors and traditional medicine offered to attended to include Prof John Walton at the University Hospital Redcliff Oxford , in May 1989 .
Mokhtar looks increasingly withered in a wheelchair but the hearts of His countenance will allow him to read magazines , watch television and video football which became the core of his life until he breathed exactly 8:25 am July 11, 1991 .
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1971
December - Representing NSW in Burnley Cup Competition (now the Razak Cup ) in Kuching , Sarawak . The first match against Orissa and scored his first goal of the match.
1972
February - The first time the user represent a major force against the Selangor Club Hitachi of Japan .
April - first Malaysia Cup final . Selangor
beat Perak 3-0. Mokhtar scoring one goal .
- Represents Malaysia at the Asian Youth Championship in Bangkok .
Aug - The first time the team selected to represent Malaysia's main Jakartaraya Cup Championships . The first match against Sri Lanka .
1973
Mei - Representing Malaysia to pre World Cup in Seoul .
Jul - first time playing in the Merdeka Cup against Kuwait in the final. Mokhtar Malaysia won 3-1 and scored two goals .
1974
Creating a top scorer in international matches when scoring five goals against Tehran Philippines in the Asian Games as well as help the country win the bronze medal.
1975
Mei - Representing the nation against Arsenal. Malaysia won 2-0 . Mokhtar scoring both goals in the .
1976
Jul - Getting caps Malaysia's 100 against Japan in Merdeka Cup .
NOVEMBER - Undergoing knee surgery at University Hospital after suffering an injury while representing PKNS against Umno Youth FAM Cup quarter-finals .
1977
April - Back in action after recovering from injury ,
Lightning represents PKNS against NSW Premier League .
- Representing Selangor in the Malaysia Cup semi-finals .
November - Wins first SEA Games gold medal when Malaysia beat Thailand 2-0 in the final . Mokhtar scored 1 goal .
December - Wins National Sportsman Award 1976.
1978
Mei - Scored the equalizer against England ` B ' . Match ending 1-1 .
Aug - Bringing PKNS champion in the race along with NSIA FAM Cup for the first time after a 0-0 draw
1979
January - The first time elected team captain Malaysia Selangor Cup ( against Navy ) when Soh Chin Aun refused to continue the task.
September - end single time . Married with Tengku Zarina Tengku Ibrahim .
October - Defending the Sea Games gold medal by beating Indonesia 1-0 . Scoring single .
November - Announced the retirement of the international football arena .
December - Helping PKNS FAM Cup champions by defeating Hong Chin 2-1. Scored both goals .
1980
October - Returns to the international arena . Playing in the Merdeka Tournament . Malaysia emerged runner-up after losing to Morocco in the final.
1981
JANUARY - Receiving a red card first and last of his career against Singapore ( Malaysia Cup ) . Referee ` historic ' is Omar Othman .
April - Getting the eye first .
- Representing the nation's pre World Cup in Kuwait . Malaysia condemned for failing . Mokhtar announced his retirement for the second time.
1982
JANUARY - Leading Choice ynng Selangor against Boca Juniors , led by Diego Maradona .
1985
MAY - Back to the jersey pre World Cup competition in Seoul against South Korea . Malaysia lost 0-2 and Mokhtar announced his retirement at the international level for the third and final time .
1986
Mei - Leading Selangor Malaysia Cup champions and emerged as' the Final Match . Announced the retirement of the state and away jersey ` magic ' number 10 on the Raja Muda Selangor ( now the Sultan of Selangor ) .
1987
JANUARY - Withdrawal of retirement to represent Maharashtra one more season .
1988
January - Join Kwong Yik Bank and the club became champions Selangor .
NOVEMBER - Rumors abounded Mokhtar suffering from rare diseases .
1989
Mei - Valid ! Mokhtar suffering mascular dystrophy . -
Went to London for further treatment. Return home without any changes.
1990
December - The situation worsened Mokhtar
1991
July - Died in Subang Medical Centre on Thursday, 11 hours 8.25 am .
DO YOU KNOW ?
MOKHTAR given pair of football boots cost only RM15 by his father after the occupation certificate (SRP ) in 1968 , or more accurately called LCE time. With shoes that he made a name in line with previous national heroes such as Datuk Ghani Minhat and Arthur Koh .
And he was very appreciative of the gift , and said: " Shoe boots given by my father probably only cost RM15, but it meant a lot in my football career . "
