S'wak to play Harimau Muda A on Dec 28

The Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) will host a friendly match with the National U-23 team on Dec 28 at Stadium Negeri in Petra Jaya, Kuching.

FAS President Datuk Sudarsono Osman said FAS had received an official confirmation from FAM on Monday night.

"Harimau Muda A coached by Ong Kim Swee, which played in the S-League (Singapore), and finished fourth, will naturally be a good sparing partner for our new Sarawak Team, before heading into the 2013 Premier League which is scheduled to commence on Jan 7.

"It will also be a good opportunity for our fans to preview our 2013 team. Our hope is to get the supporters and fans to turn up in large numbers to the stadium, not only to so see our future national players in action, but also to support and cheer the Sarawak Team.

"The presence of fans in large numbers will boost the spirit and morale of our team that comprises a majority of players from last season. The most anticipated event is the return of our local star, Joseph Kalang Tie after stints with teams in the peninsula," he said here, today.

Sudarsono said tickets for the match will be priced at RM5 and sold at all LSC counters in Kuching or for further information, fans can surf the Sarawak FA website at www.sarawakfootball.com.