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Indera SC were the first team to reach the final of the Red Bull NFABD Futsal Champions League 2012 after outclassing Arbisham 6-3 in the early kick off at the Multipurpose Hall of the Hassanal Bolkiah Sports Complex last night. Rifdi gave Arbisham the lead just seconds after the kick off, before Ak Md Naqib responded a minute later for Indera SC. Abd Mansyur put Arbisham ahead for the second time on the night in the 10th minute, before Ak Md Naqib equalized for Indera SC once more nine minutes later. He would grab his hat-trick in the 21st minute, before Junaidi, Md Norazizam and Md Ulfi effectively ended all hope of Arbisham staging a comeback, with Shahminur netting a consolation goal in the dying seconds of the game. MS ABDB are their final opponents following a jittery 2-1 victory over Kota Junior in the late kick off. It wasn't until the second half that Kota Junior broke the deadlock, Faizul netting in the 33rd minute to gift his side the lead. Ho...

Indera SC pose for a team photo during the National Football Association of  Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Redbull Futsal Championship 2012 semi-final match last night. Picture: BT/ Ak Fauzi Pg Salleh BY AK FAUZI PG SALLEH AK MOHD Naqib Pg Timbang scored a hat-trick for Indera SC in a nine-goal thriller against Arbisyam FC yesterday to set up a final date with Royal Brunei Armed Forces Sports Council (MS ABDB) in the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Redbull Futsal Championship 2012. Played at the Multipurpose Hall of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas last night, Indera SC were twice behind and were rescued by Ak Mohd Naqib who scored in the second, 19th and 21st minutes to give his team a 6-3 win over Arbiyam FC. "Arbisyam FC scored their first goal within a minute of play and we were a bit disorganised. It was a very fast goal. It happened so fast and our players were a bit down because of the goal," said Indera...

BY AK FAUZI PG SALLEH INDERA SC manager Aminuddin Nasuha has demanded complete concentration from his players when they take on Arbisyam FC in the semi-finals of the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Redbull Futsal Championship 2012 at 8pm tonight at the Multipurpose Hall of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas. With the club recent good form in the tournament, Aminuddin has urged his players to maintain focus to ensure a final berth of the NFABD Redbull Futsal Championship 2012. He told The Brunei Times last night: "They have to play their normal game, give 100 per cent commitment and stay focused if they are going to win the game. We could not afford to make mistakes in this stage of the game. "The last four teams in the semis, Indera SC, Arbisyam FC, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Sports Council (MS ABDB) and Kota Junior, all have equal chances to go to the final. Those who make few or no mistakes will win and I hope ...

An Indera SC player (4) going for cross during the quarter-final match of the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam Redbull Futsal Championship 2012 held at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas yesterday. Picture: BT/Wardi Buntar BY WARDI BUNTAR  SUBSTITUTE goalkeeper Abdul Rahman became the unsuspecting hero for Indera SC last night after he saved a penalty that sent his team through to the semi-finals of the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Redbull Futsal Championship 2012. Indera SC defeated Pega Star Team 7-6 in the quarter-finals played at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas. Both team were equally matched at defence and offence. The first half though saw the Pega Star Team in control with quick tricks and low passes, while Indera SC relied on long passes and low shots for goal. At the fifth minute, a high throw from Pega Star's keeper...

By  AK FAUZI PG SALLEH IT IS business as usual for Indera FC during this holy month of Ramadhan as they are continue training as usual. With the Brunei FA Cup tournament undergoing a two-month break for Ramadhan and the following Hari Raya festivities, football training across the country seems to have come to an abrupt halt but this is not the case for Indera FC. "We will still be training as usual during Ramadhan. There will be no break. We will still train three times a week, but we will do it at night after the Tarawikh prayer," said Indera FC Manager Rosdin Hj Abd Aziz, adding that some of the players are also undergoing training for the AFF Suzuki Cup Qualifiers. The country's most important competition in years, the Oct 5-13 qualifiers will see five teams Brunei, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Timor Leste compete for two spots in the Nov 24-Dec 22 tournament proper which will be co-hosted by Malaysia and Thailand. "Some of our players just g...

Indera Sports Club beat Darussalam Soccer Player United last night to move to the next round of the Brunei DST FA Cup 2012. The match was held at the Berakas Sports Complex's field. Wearing the white jersey, DSP United took the lead in the 32nd minute through Azmil Maidin. Fine goalkeeping and good defending prevented Indera SC from equalising.  Five minutes into the second half, Indera SC finally equalised when Reduan Haji Petara headed home a spot kick. Both teams then launched counter-attacks, but Indera SC was rewarded with the second goal in the 82nd minute. A powerful shot from Mohd Khairul Anwar Rahim hit a DSP United defender and the goalkeeper failed to clear the deflection. The final score Indera SC - 2 and DSP United - 1. View video from the news here

An Indera Sc player (2nd L) prepares to shoot against Red Butterfly's goalkeeper (2nd R) during their NFABD Red Bull Futsal championship last Friday. Picture: Courtesy of Inderasportsclub.blogspot.com By AK FAUZI PG SALLEH INDERA SC beat Red Butterfly 4-2 in their second game in Group A of the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD) Red Bull Futsal championship 2012 at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas last Friday. Muhammad Faid scored a brace in the game. Teammates Muhammad Ulfi and Muhammad Naqib also got their name onto the scoresheet with a goal each. It was a must-win game for Indera SC if they are to progress to the next round after being held to a 1-1 draw by Arbisyam FC in their first game in May. "It is a good campaign so far. We drew against Arbisyam FC in the first match and won against Red Butterfly. I am happy with the performances of my players in the tournament," said...