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Jun 2008

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking
Rank 162	Points 105
FFSL has been very active in its various regions assisting victims of the tragedy which happened on 26 December 2004. Among the efforts so far done are the setting up of a relief centre and the donation of equipment, including footballs as well as household equipment.

"I am very proud to have assisted the FFSL sport website in Sri Lanka....
Mr. Urs Zanitti, Head of FIFA Department Program

"Congratulations for the quick and efficient establishment and.....
Mr. Jurg Nepfer, Head of FIFA Course Program

"This is a progressive and visionary portal, designed for the objective of moving......"
Ms. Claire Kenny, Director of Marketing
Asian Football Confederation

"Well done and keep it up."
Dato Paul M. Samuel,
FIFA Development Officer Malaysia

"I was proud to be present for the launching of FFSL web site. Good Luck."
Mr. Alain Leiblang, Member FIFA Communication Division

"You are ahead of many countries in Asia with this website. Keep up the....
Mr. George Das, Malaysia Marketing

"Well done !. Beginning is half done. Keep it up the good work. ...
Christopher Raj

"An excellent idea and a great tool for advancing awareness in Sri Lanka...
Priyan Senanayake, United Kingdom

2006 FIFA WORLD CUP GERMANY
SRI LANKA TO MEET INDONESIA IN FIFA PRELIMINARY COMPETITION ASIA ZONE GROUP 8 QUALIFIER

Sri Lanka meets Indonesia in the 2006 FIFA World Cup preliminary competition Asia Zone –Group match on 8th September at the Sugathadasa Stadium Colombo. The match is schedule to kick off at 6.30 pm.

According to Sri Lankan coach Sampath Perera, even though Sri Lanka is not up to the slandered of Indonesians in every department they will fight hard to give their best and a match to enjoy for the Sri Lankan supporters. Indonesia is ranked 17 in the Asia and 92nd in the world. Lankans only placed 28 and 143 in the Asia and the World rankings respectively.

Sri Lanka looses the services of 4 players who played the previous qualifying games due to and injury and disciplinary actions. Imtiaz Raheem, Imran Mohomed and Christeen Fernando will not be playing due to injuries while Kasun Jayasuriya misses the game since he was served with two yellow cards during the previous games.

Sri Lanka played three matches in the competition with Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia previously in this home and away fixture. They lost to Turkmenistan (2-0) Saudi Arabia (1-0) and Indonesia (1-0). Seven Asian teams qualify for 2006 FIFA world cup preliminary round.

After taking up with Indonesia Sri Lanka will play against Turkmenistan on 09th October here in Sri Lanka and they will meet Saudi Arabia on 17th November in Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka Team. S D Thilakeratne, M Azwar, D L Steinwall (capt), Nalin Nandakumara, M A Dilshan, K M Fuard, M Izadeen, Chatura Maduranga, M Azmeer,E B Channa, Isuru Uditha Perera (v/capt)V., Ranjitha Javilal, M Nazar, Samantha Prabath, M Hamsa, Chrysantha Abeysekera, G P C Karunaratne, J D P Ratnayake, sampath Perera (coach)

Results ...

MATCH DATE	MATCH	VENUE
18-2-2004	Turkmenistan Vs Sri Lanka Result 2 – 0	Turkmenistan
31-9-2004	Sri Lanka Vs Saudi Arabia Result 0 – 1	Sri Lanka
09-6-2004	Indonesia Vs Sri Lanka Result 1 – 0	Indonesia