DPMM FC To Host Penang
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei DPMM FC will be reverting back to its successful formula of 3-5-2 formation when they face Pulau Pinang in the TM Super League at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Saturday night.

This season under former coach Stoykov, Brunei DPMM FC were not doing well under the 4-4-2 system. Under new coach Suminic, the team will play the 3-5-2 system against Pulau Pinang, the same formation that brought Brunei I3PMM FC much success last year by taking the third spot.

In an interview with Borneo Bulletin, Suminic who favours the 3-5-2 formation said: "The 3-5-2 system is very good for the team but the coach before me had changed the system to 4-4-2. We will try out the new formation against Pulau Pinang."

Already without inspirational captain Rosmin Kamis and striker Fadlin Gelawat, Brunei DPMM FC will be playing on Saturday without the service of Hardi Bujang who was suspended with six yellow cards.

Sairol Shari and Md Wardun Yussof might alsomiss the Pulau Pinang game after picking up injuries at the Kedah clash last Sunday.

Brunei DPMM FC reserve goalkeeper Hamzah might be called on to man the posts on Saturday.

"It will be a very important game for us especially there only five matches left in the league. We have to recover from the defeat by league leader Kedah," said Suminic. "I hope the team will put up a good show like the friendly match against the Best Selection of Brunei League and start winning games."

"We will see the progress of Wardun these few days on whether he is fit enough to play. Currently, I am happy with the import players, however we are still in need of strikers. Shahrazen who is back from injuries, still need time to regain his confidence of scoring and he will be partnering Azwan Salleh on Saturday."

On Pulau Pinang, Suminic said: "All the teams in the league want to win especially Pulau Pinang when they are facing relegation. We are preparing very seriously for this game and the remaining games."

On the team's prospect of being relegated, he said: "I have been in this situation many times in my life, I trust my team and myself that we can pull through in the last five games to avoid relegation."

He also urges all local football fans to come out in force to support Brunei DPMM FC during the few remaining home games. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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