In the 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970, there were 7 clubs partipated from 7 countries played in this tournament. It was held in Tehran, Iran. There were two groups for these tournament. Group A consists of Taj Tehran (Iran), Homenetmen (Lebanon) and Selangor FA (Malaysia). Then in Group B consists of Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel), PSMS Medan (Indonesia), West Bengal (India) and Royal Thai Police FC (Thailand). In the first Selangor FA match, it lost to Taj Tehran with the scores 3-0. Then, on the second match, Selangor FA lost to Homenetmen with the scores of 4-2. Unfortunately, Selangor FA did not qualified for the semi-final round. Selangor FA players consists of M.Chandran, Foo Fook Chuan, Chinna Karuppan, Ibrahim Mydin, Dell Akbar, Sardar Khan, Wong Fook Yong, N. Thanabalan, Zulkifli Norbit, Wong Choon Wah and others. Selangor FA coach was E.C. Dutton and captained by Abdul Ghani Minhat. It was among the greatest achievement of Selangor FA in the Asian Champion Teams Tournament after its glorious achievement in 1967. We never forget !!! Taj Tehran became the champion for this 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 after they defeat Hapoel Tel Aviv in the final match with the scores 2-1.
Old emblem of Iran Football Federation commemorative pin given to participant.
The 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 souvenir medal given to participants.
Selangor FA contingent marched with pride on the 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 opening parade. Behind was the West Bengal (India) contingent.
The Selangor FA players and officials with its president, Datuk Harun Idris.
Among recognisable Selangor FA players in this photo was Zulkifli Norbit, Dell Akbar, Chinna Karuppan and Abdul Ghani Minhat.
Selangor FA official necktie and coat emblem that was used in the 3rd Asian Champion Teams Tournament 1970 opening parade.
Selangor FA vs Taj Tehran.
Standing from left: M.Chandran, Foo Fook Chuan, Chinna Karuppan, Ibrahim Mydin, Dell Akbar and Sardar Khan.
Sitting from left: Wong Fook Yong, Abdul Ghani Minhat (captain), N. Thanabalan, Zulkifli Norbit and Wong Choon Wah.
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