UTP Soccer League 2009: Another Group Of Death For Onitsuka Tiger

Finally the puzzle about the date of first kick-off of UTP Soccer League 2009 has finally being solved, as well as the groupings for 2009 season has been decided last night during the manager's meeting which was held in UTP Co-curriculum Unit.

However, the early shock has been delivered to UTP Soccer League as Nissa FC, last year's semi finalist has announced that they would not taking part in 2009 season. An effort has been made to bring the replacement that will fill in Nissa FC's place.

Onitsuka Tigers, last year's runner-up has been given another torrid time in their quest to seek revenge from Azzuri as they have been placed AGAIN with Staff Facebook FC, formerly known as Staff FC and Urawa FC, 2007 season's semi-finalist in Group D. Another team that also with the teams in the Group of Death is Borneo FC, a new team consist of East Malaysian players. The replacement will soon taking Nissa FC's place in Group D

As for Azzuri, the two-time champions might having lesser problems compared to Onitsuka. Azzuri have been placed alongside W.H.O, Rajawali, Ace and Galacticos. Ace which is formerly known as Equippo Daravoda hoping that their change of name would turn their luck this time. Galacticos, which are the breakway team of Apocalypto might mount serious challenges to Azzuri this year. Rajawali is a new team where their performance are not well known but might create a serious threat to all teams in Group A.

Long-time best performer, Avatar placed themselves in Group B. Waiting them in the group are Jupan FC, Aurora which are formerly known as Arema FC, Gen 06 which would try to overcome their disappointment after being eliminated by Apocalypto United and Rasta is waiting them again, seeking revenge after losing 1-0 in last year's match.

Apocalypto will have their chances hanging in balance as they have been placed in Group C, with most of the seasoned teams, such as Evo, Sona, Croconile and a new team, Cantana. The favourite teams to qualify from Group C are unpredictable as all teams have equal chances to qualify.

Anyway, teams have start their training, friendlies have been planned all over the weekend. What's waiting for these 20 aspiring teams are who will reign supreme in 2009 season

Will Azzuri score a hattrick of titles this season? Or any of the teams can end Azzuri's reign? Might Onitsuka gains revenge after their heartbreak final last season? Or maybe new teams come to the new level and equalling Onitsuka marvellous performance.

All these questions will be answered when UTP Soccer League 2009 kicks off on 13 February 2009. So, for avid fans, get your cheersquad, your banners and make sure your voice are fully energized because all these teams would make you scream out lungs.

See you there on 13 February 2009!