The 2014 season was Sarawak's first season in the Malaysia Super League since being relegated in 2012. Sarawak kicked off their 2014 season against ATM in Selayang and lost 2–0.
This was Robert Alberts' fourth season in charge after taking over from Haji Mohd Zaki Sheikh Ahmad in 2011.
Sarawak competed in two domestic cups – the FA Cup and the Malaysia Cup – starting the FA Cup tournaments in the first round. They reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup before being eliminated by Felda United on away goals.
Pre-season and friendlies
Indonesia pre-season tour
Sarawak arranged pre season friendly in Indonesia with Indonesia clubs. Sarawak played 4 teams during the pre season. Sarawak and Arema Malang game was cancelled due to uncertain reasons. DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance 9 December 2013Metro FCN1-1Akmal '10011 December 2013PSM MakassarN1-2Joseph 41'5014 December 2013Arema MalangCancelled15 December 2013Metro FCN4-1Gyepes (2) ', Alireza ', Joseph'19 December 2013Persepam MaduraN0-2
Friendlies
DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance 23 December 2013SabahH1-1Match against Sabah FA in Kuching stopped till 78 minutes due to heavy rain. The match ended draw. Alireza '8,000 29 December 2013Young CrocsH13-0 4 January 2014SabahA0-1500 11 January 2014SPA FCH5-0 Rasyid 4', Joseph (2)31'51', Salibašić 60', Alireza 67'7,000
2014 Malaysia Super League
Results summary
Matches
DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance 18 January 2014ATMA0-25,000 25 January 2014KelantanH0-125,000 28 January 2014Sime DarbyH3-0Joseph 5' Gyepes 45' Janjus 68'8,000 7 February 2014PKNSA2-0Janjus 9' Gyepes 16'2,500 15 February 2014PerakH1-0Janjus 8'17,500 8 March 2014T-TeamA0-22,000 8 March 2014LionsXIIH3-1Chanturu (2) 16' 35' Rasyid 75'17,500 22 March 2014PahangA1-3Rasyid 90+1'20,000 25 March 2014SelangorH0-2andik virmansyah 25' thamil arasu 52' 22,000 29 March 2014JDT IA1-1Chanturu 16'30,000 4 April 2014TerengganuH1-3Rasyid 29'15,000 11 April 2014TerengganuA2-1Chanturu 3' Griffiths 79'7,000 15 April 2014ATMH3-2Junior 41' Chanturu 59' Fazly (OG) 73'18,000 18 April 2014KelantanA1-0Griffiths 52'6,000 10 May 2014Sime DarbyA2-3Chanturu 7' Griffiths 22'5,000 16 May 2014PKNSH2-1Joseph 58' Salibašić 84'17,000 23 May 2014PerakA1-4Griffiths 63'7,000 10 June 2014T-TeamH2-0Salibašić 27'Joseph 55' 17,000 14 June 2014Lions XIIA0-0 17 June 2014PahangH1-1Joseph kallang tie 47' matias conti 34' 21 June 2014SelangorA0-3Paulo rangel 42'61' hazwan bakri 65' 25 June 2014JDT IH0-1jorge perreyra diaz 66'
Results by matchday
2014 Malaysia FA Cup
The draw for the Malaysia FA Cup 2014 was held at Blue Wave Hotel, Shah Alam on 29 November 2013. In 2014 Malaysia FA Cup Sarawak FA will meet Penang at home on 21 January 2014. Sarawak entered the FA Cup at the First Round stage. They were drawn against Premier League side Penang FA.
First round, Sarawak played Penang FA in their home turf. Sarawak struggle to beat Penang defensive line especially their on form goalkeeper G. Jeevananthan makes wonderful saves. Sarawak only in front after 76th minutes with Alireza Abbasfard put the ball into the net. Penang however have to play with 10 men after their players was sent off by referee. Despite with 10 men, Penang did not give up and equalize with wonderful free kicks. The match entered extra times and Gábor Gyepes makes a solo run to beat Jeeva.
Second round, Sarawak were drawn with Selangor FA and force to play an away game at MBPJ stadium, midweek 4.15 pm afternoon fixture. Sarawak were in front with stunning header from Zamri Morshidi in 33 minutes from a long throw from Ronny Harun. Sarawak were forced to play with 10 men after goalkeeper Sani Anuar Kamsani were sent off by referee after a reckless tackle. Despite attacking from the Selangor camp, Sarawak shown a solid defensive game throughout the game and through to Quarter finals.
Quarter finals, at Stadium Selayang Sarawak were drawn with Felda United. Sarawak first leg away game ended goalless with neither sides put the ball into the net. In Stadium Negeri, Sarawak were held drawn 2-2 and Felda were through to semis with away goals advantage.
DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance21 January 2014Round 1PenangH2-1 (aet)Alireza 76', Gyepes 100'8,0004 February 2014Round 2SelangorA1-0Zamri 33'6,00011 February 2014Quarter Final 1st LegFelda UnitedA0-03,00018 February 2014Quarter final 2nd LegFelda UnitedH2-2Felda United won by Away goals rule.Joseph 17', Akmal 79'18,000
2014 Malaysia Cup
Squad statistics No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupMalaysia CupAsiaOtherTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals1GK Mohd Fadzley Rahim601(1)00000004(1)0102DF Ronny Harun15040000000120303MF Mazwandi Zakaria3(4)00(1)00000002(5)0104DF Mafry Balang902000000090205MF Milorad Janjus5(1)3200000007(1)3106MF Lot Abu Hassan9(4)02(2)000000011(4)0307MF Zamri Morshidi2(4)01(2)10000003(6)1308MF Reeshafiq Alwi3(1)02(1)00000005(2)0009MF Mohd Rasyid Aya11(3)33000000011(3)24010MF Muamer Salibašić1(4)1000000001(1)00011MF Ashri Chuchu6(6)04000000010(5)00012DF Ramesh Lai Ban Huat150400000001603013DF Mohd Dzulazlan Ibrahim0(3)0000000000(2)00014FW Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli0(7)01(1)10000001(7)11015MF Junior Eldstal14(1)12000000014(1)16116MF Mohd Shahrol Saperi4(1)000000000200017DF Mohd Hairol Mokhtar11(3)04000000012(3)01018GK Aidil Mohammad0000000000000019MF Joseph Kalang Tie13(2)23100000014(2)23020FW Alireza Abbasfard2(2)02(2)10000004(4)10021MF Azizan Saperi0(1)0000000000(1)00022GK Sani Anuar Kamsani100300000001301123MF S. Chanturu1160(1)00000008(1)51024MF Dalglish Papin Test0000000000000025DF Mohd Dzulfadli Awang Marajeh0000000000000026DF Gábor Gyepes132310000001535029FW Ryan Griffiths8300000000510030FW Hassan Mohamad5(1)0000000003(1)000
2014 First team squad
First team squad
Sarawak FA most appearance players 4-1-3-2
Ryan signed for Sarawak FA during April Transfer Window. He replaces Alireza Abbasfard. Hassan signed for Sarawak FA during April Transfer Window.He replaces Milorad Janjus.
Goalscoring statistics
Goalscorers Pos Player Malaysia Super League Malaysia FA Cup Malaysia Cup Total1 S. Chanturu60062 Milorad Janjus30033 Mohd Rasyid Aya30034 Ryan Griffiths30035 Gábor Gyepes21036 Joseph Kalang Tie21037 Junior Eldstål10018 Muamer Salibašić10019 Alireza Abbasfard010110 Zamri Morshidi010111 Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli0101
Own goals RankPlayerForOwn Goal1 Ronny HarunPahang1 Junior EldstålTerengganu Mafry BalangPKNS
Transfer 2014 For recent transfers, see List of Malaysian football transfers 2014..
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