Lim Chiew Peng

Lim Chiew Peng was a Singaporean former national goalkeeper. Lim, a highly talented and acrobatic goalkeeper, died of cancer, aged 65, on November 27, 2016.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lim.
Lim Chiew Peng
Personal information
Date of birth c. 1951
Place of birth Singapore
Date of death (aged 65)
Place of death Singapore
Position(s) Goalkeeper

"I think he was one of the best goalkeepers Singapore has produced. His talent was god-given. He was a natural. He was spectacular with high-flying saves," said ex-Lion Quah Kim Lye.

The left-footed goalkeeper became famous not only for his spectacular high-flying saves but also his "super drop kick". Former Singapore skipper Nazri Nasir said, "He was just spectacular, if not superlative. His super drop kick, with the left foot, was just extraordinary and so very accurate."[2]

Career

Lim had played in two Malaysia Cup finals in 1976 and 1979 and was part of the team when Singapore won the historic Malaysia Cup in 1977 after 12 years.[1]

He retired on February 12, 1980 after being in the national squad for 10 years.[3]

After his playing days, Lim took to goalkeeper coaching and was with five-time S.League champion Tampines Rovers FC.

References
  1. Robert, Godfrey (28 November 2016). "You did us proud, Chiew Peng". The New Paper. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  2. Nair, Suresh (25 November 2016). "Lim Chiew Peng's No 1 fight against cancer". sports247.my. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  3. Dorai, Joe (13 February 1980). "Lim retires after Jitta drops him and Halim". The Straits Times. p. 31. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
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