Mohd Helmi Eliza Elias
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Mohd Helmi Eliza Elias is a Malaysian footballer
currently playing as a goalkeeper for Kedah FA
and the former Malaysia
national team.
left for a new challenges with Selangor FA
. And disappointing performance of Jamsari Sabian also made Helmi became the first choice goalie in Kedah's starting lineup beginning from 20 December 2006 in Super League match against Negeri Sembilan FA
up until now.
The Malaysia FA Cup
final on 30 June 2007 in Batu Kawan Stadium — Helmi helped Kedah FA
won the second Malaysia FA Cup
title after defeated Perlis FA
. The match ended 0–0 and went to penalties, where Helmi saved two out of four penalties to gain the cup win with 4–2 result. After the match, he was awarded the "Man of the Match
" award with a number of crucial saves in 120-minute play time.
On 23 August 2008, a few hours before the final Malaysia Cup
2007–08 reached its kick-off, Helmi were voted as the Most Popular Goalkeeper by fans in FAM Football Awards
. He then conduced Kedah to retain Malaysia Cup after defeated Selangor 3–2.
's first match in charge, a friendly against Indonesia
. It was Helmi's first start for Malaysia after making a debut for Malaysia youth in early 2000s. Helmi has now firmly re-established himself as Malaysia's first choice goalkeeper, having started every match during Sathianathan's reign.
He also appeared for the Malaysia XI (also known as Malaysia B that represents Malaysia for non 'A' matches) squad against Chelsea F.C.
at Shah Alam Stadium
on 29 July 2008. Helmi could not stop Nicolas Anelka
and Ashley Cole
putting the Blues ahead. Even though they lost, Helmi will be remembered for a spectacular
diving save to deny Deco
's thunderous 25-yard volley. Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari
praised the Malaysia XI for giving a good fight against his team.
In the 2008 Merdeka Tournament
, Helmi has not conceded any goals in 390 minutes of playing time after Malaysia beat Nepal
and Sierra Leone
4–0 respectively in the group stage. Malaysia the won 4–0 against Myanmar
in the semi-final. Despite him not conceding after extra-time in the final against Vietnam
, Helmi could not save any penalty kicks. As a result, it was Vietnam who came out victorious, beating Malaysia 6–5 in a sudden death penalty shoot-out after the teams had tied 0–0.
In 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, Helmi was blamed by the media and fans because of his poor performance against Vietnam. In the match, Helmi conceded a long shot by Nguyen Vu Phong in the 86 minute as Malaysia lost 2–3 to Vietnam.
So far Helmi has played eight FIFA 'A' matches and three non 'A' matches for Malaysia.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing as a goalkeeper for Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
and the former Malaysia
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...
national team.
Club career
He was a product of Kedah's youth system, and started in the junior, Kedah FA President Cup squad during the 2001 season, but it wasn't until 2006–07 that he debuted in the senior side, replacing Megat Amir Faisal Al Khalidi IbrahimMegat Amir Faisal Al Khalidi Ibrahim
Megat Amir Faisal is a Malaysian footballer who currently plays for Penang FA in the Malaysia Premier League.The Penang-born goalkeeper began his career with Penang youth team and later picked as one of the national Olympic 2000 team goalkeeper playing in M-League for 1999 season...
left for a new challenges with Selangor FA
Selangor FA
The Football Association of Selangor , commonly referred to as FAS or simply Selangor, competes in Malaysian football competitions representing the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The team is based in Shah Alam city. They are currently playing in Malaysian Super League, the top-flight of Malaysian...
. And disappointing performance of Jamsari Sabian also made Helmi became the first choice goalie in Kedah's starting lineup beginning from 20 December 2006 in Super League match against 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...
up until now.
The Malaysia FA Cup
Malaysia FA Cup
The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
final on 30 June 2007 in Batu Kawan Stadium — Helmi helped Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
won the second Malaysia FA Cup
Malaysia FA Cup
The FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
title after defeated Perlis FA
Perlis FA
The Perlis Football Association enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Perlis. The team is based in Kangar, Perlis. They play in the top division in Malaysian football, the Malaysian Super League. Their home stadium is Utama Negeri Stadium in Kangar, Perlis...
. The match ended 0–0 and went to penalties, where Helmi saved two out of four penalties to gain the cup win with 4–2 result. After the match, he was awarded the "Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
" award with a number of crucial saves in 120-minute play time.
On 23 August 2008, a few hours before the final Malaysia Cup
Malaysia Cup
The Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
2007–08 reached its kick-off, Helmi were voted as the Most Popular Goalkeeper by fans in FAM Football Awards
FAM Football Awards
The 100Plus-Football Association of Malaysia National Football Awards are presented to the best football local and foreign players and coaches. They have been awarded since the 2005-06 season.-Goalkeeper:...
. He then conduced Kedah to retain Malaysia Cup after defeated Selangor 3–2.
International career
On 6 June 2008, Helmi was selected as goalkeeper for B. SathianathanB. Sathianathan
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....
's first match in charge, a friendly against Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
. It was Helmi's first start for Malaysia after making a debut for Malaysia youth in early 2000s. Helmi has now firmly re-established himself as Malaysia's first choice goalkeeper, having started every match during Sathianathan's reign.
He also appeared for the Malaysia XI (also known as Malaysia B that represents Malaysia for non 'A' matches) squad against Chelsea F.C.
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...
at Shah Alam Stadium
Shah Alam Stadium
Shah Alam Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It is used mostly for football matches but also has facilities for athletics...
on 29 July 2008. Helmi could not stop Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka
Abdul-Salam Bilal on 14 March 1979) is a French international footballer, who plays as a striker for English Premier League club Chelsea. Anelka was also a regular starter for the French national team...
and Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole is an Barbadian-English professional footballer who plays for Chelsea and the England national team. He plays as a left-back and has been named one of the best in the world....
putting the Blues ahead. Even though they lost, Helmi will be remembered for a spectacular
Spectacular
Spectacular may refer to:* "Spectacular" , a 2004 song by Graham Coxon* "Spectacular ", the 2010 debut single by Kiely Williams.* Spectacular!, a 2009 television movie produced by Nickelodeon...
diving save to deny Deco
Deco
Anderson Luís de Souza, OIH , commonly known as Deco, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays for Fluminense....
's thunderous 25-yard volley. Chelsea 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...
praised the Malaysia XI for giving a good fight against his team.
In the 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:...
, Helmi has not conceded any goals in 390 minutes of playing time after Malaysia beat Nepal
Nepal national football team
The Nepal national football team is the national team of Nepal and is controlled by the All Nepal Football Association. A member of the Asian Football Confederation , the Nepalese football team play their home games at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium located at Tripureswhor in Kathmandu. The All Nepal...
and Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone national football team
The Sierra Leone national football team, nicknamed the Leone Stars, is the national team of Sierra Leone and is controlled by the Sierra Leone Football Association...
4–0 respectively in the group stage. Malaysia the won 4–0 against Myanmar
Myanmar national football team
The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. It was known as the Burma national football team until 1989, when Burma was renamed Myanmar. It finished second in the 1968 Asian Cup. They have participated in the Summer...
in the semi-final. Despite him not conceding after extra-time in the final against Vietnam
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
, Helmi could not save any penalty kicks. As a result, it was Vietnam who came out victorious, beating Malaysia 6–5 in a sudden death penalty shoot-out after the teams had tied 0–0.
In 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, Helmi was blamed by the media and fans because of his poor performance against Vietnam. In the match, Helmi conceded a long shot by Nguyen Vu Phong in the 86 minute as Malaysia lost 2–3 to Vietnam.
So far Helmi has played eight FIFA 'A' matches and three non 'A' matches for Malaysia.
Kedah
- Malaysia Super League: 2006–07, 2007–08
- Malaysia Premier League: 2002, 2005–06
- Malaysia FA CupMalaysia FA CupThe FA Cup Malaysia is a national knock-out football competition organised by the Football Association of Malaysia. The tournament was introduced during the Semi-Pro League era in 1990...
: 2007, 2008 - Malaysia CupMalaysia CupThe Malaysia Cup is an annual association football tournament in Malaysia. It is currently the longest-running football competition in Asia...
: 2007, 2008
Individual
- FAM Football AwardsFAM Football AwardsThe 100Plus-Football Association of Malaysia National Football Awards are presented to the best football local and foreign players and coaches. They have been awarded since the 2005-06 season.-Goalkeeper:...
– Most Favourite Goalkeeper, Most Malaysian Valuable Players: 2007–08