The Timor-Leste national football team is the national team of East Timor (Timor-Leste) and is controlled by the Federação de Futebol de Timor-Leste. East Timor joined FIFA on 12 September 2005.
Timor-Leste's international debut was in the preliminary round of the AFC Asian Cup in March 2003, when they lost 3–2 to Sri Lanka and 3–0 to Chinese Taipei. They also participated in the 2004 Tiger Cup. Timor-Leste's participation in South East Asia's premier international football event in 2004 was announced after an Asian Football Confederation council meeting in Petaling Jaya. Although not yet a member of the AFC, the Timor-Leste Football Association was invited to sit in on the meeting, where they were represented by FA president Francisco Kalbuadi. Timor-Leste won their first international match on 5 October 2012 against Cambodia with a score of 5-1.[3]
History
Football was established in Timor-Leste during the Portuguese colonial era, when many of the locals and the Portuguese officials played amateur football. After Portugal ended its colonial rule, Indonesia invaded and occupied the island. East Timor eventually gained independence from Indonesia in 2000, which resulted in a long running battle against Jakarta-led forces.
The East Timor Football Association was accepted as an associate member of AFC at the 20th AFC Congress in 2002. Their international debut came in March 2003 when they participated in the qualifying campaign for the 2004 AFC Asian Cup in China. Given their history, it was no surprise that they crashed out with defeats against the likes of Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei. They entered the regional competition for the first time in 2004 as they played in the ASEAN Football Federation Championship (previously known as Tiger Cup) as an invited member. They finished in last place, showing that they had a long way to go before they could compete even on the regional stage.
They again had no success in the qualifying round of the 2007 ASEAN Football Federation Championship, with four heavy losses, including a 7-0 trouncing by the Philippines. In the third qualifying round for the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, they surprisingly drew against Cambodia; this feat was reported in international news.
In the ninth AFF Suzuki Cup, the country's football federation (FFTL) will reportedly select their foreign based players, who play in Brazil, Portugal, Australia and elsewhere, to fortify the team as they also did at the 2011 SEA Games.[4]
Since 2012 several Brazilian-born footballers, who are not of Timorese descent and had not necessarily played in the Timorese League, were expressly naturalized to raise the level of "Sol Nascente". On 5 October of that year, Timor-Leste win their first international match against Cambodia which they score 5-1. The score lead by national Adelino Trindade (twice) and Brazilians Murilo de Almeida (twice) and Alan Leandro (penalty kick).[5] In 9 October 2012 The rising sun team won another match against the Indochina team, Laos at AFF Suzuki Cup qualifier. Murilo de Almeida score the penalty at 43 minutes of the first half of the match. Later Adelino Trinidade extended the Timorese advantage with a header early in the second half and then Alan Leandro added the third goal in 83 minutes.[6] After winning the second match against Laos, Emerson Alcântara stated "This is a win for the people of Timor Leste," said the Brazilian. "They had to wait a long time for our team to win their first match in this competition but now we have two wins and this was an important victory for Timor Leste. "I think that about 70 percent of people in Timor Leste are poor so it is very important to get this result for them because they love football and the people can get confidence and take pride in this result. It is very important for us to motivate our people and to help to change their lives.[7]
In 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification of Asian zone, Timor-Leste wrote history for the first country to win 4-1 over Mongolia.
Kits
Adidas Timor Leste released away jersey on 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup
Timor-Leste's traditional home kit is red shirts, black shorts and red or black socks. The away kits have featured white or yellow shirts. From 2008 to 2010, their away kits were yellow but at 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup qualification, the away kits changed back into all whites. The kits are currently manufactured by Nike. Timor-Leste first wore kit made by Tiger and played for the 2004 Tiger Cup.
Strip evolution
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Competition records
World Cup record
| Asian Qualification Records |
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| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
 2006 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 2010 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
 2014 | Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
 2018 | To be played | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 0/20 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 19 |
Lusofonia Games
| Jogos da Lusofonia |
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| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
 2006 | Group Stage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
 2009 | Did not Enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 2014 | Did not Enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | Group Stage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Asian Cup record
| Asian Cup |
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| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
 1956 to  2000 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 2004 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - |
    2007 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 2011 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
AFC Challenge Cup record
- 2006 - Was originally selected to take part, but was then replaced
- 2008 - Was selected to take part, but withdrew
ASEAN Competitions History
This competition was formerly known as the Tiger Cup
| ASEAN Football Championship |
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| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
 1996 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | Did not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| 2007 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | Did not qualify | | | | | | |
| Total | Best: Group Stage | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
ASEAN Football Championship Cup qualification history
| Year |
Position/ Stages |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
 2007 | Fifth/ Eliminated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 |
 2008 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
 2012 | Third/ Eliminated | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 2014 | Fourth/ Eliminated | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 2016 | | | | | | | |
| Total | – | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 54 |
Results and fixtures
Win
Draw
Lose
2015
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2016
Players
Current squad
The following players were call-up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification/2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification against Mongolia on 12 March 2015 in National Stadium, Dili & 17 March 2015 in MFF Football Centre, Ulan Bator.
Caps and goals updated as of 17 March 2015, after the match against Mongolia.
Recent call-ups
The following players have been selected for the Timor Leste squad within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.
| Pos. |
Player |
Date of birth (age) |
Caps |
Goals |
Club |
Latest call-up |
| GK |
Émerson Cesário |
(1990-02-16) 16 February 1990 |
5 |
0 |
Itaboraí |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| GK |
Xavier Carlos |
(1992-12-17) 17 December 1992 |
0 |
0 |
 Red Arrows F.C. |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| GK |
Bruno Chenlo |
(1989-11-27) 27 November 1989 |
0 |
0 |
Shenzhen Fengpeng F.C. |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| GK |
Celestino Xavier |
(1996-10-22) 22 October 1996 |
0 |
0 |
 S.E. Gleno |
v. Chachoengsao FC, 9 October 2014 |
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| DF |
Raul Isac |
(1988-02-02) 2 February 1988 |
6 |
0 |
 North Sunshine Eagles FC |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Wellington Rocha |
(1990-10-04) 4 October 1990 |
4 |
0 |
PSIR Rembang |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Kaseem Azelii |
(1989-09-06) 6 September 1989 |
0 |
0 |
Persipas Paser |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Bernardino Blankoz |
(1989-07-21) 21 July 1989 |
0 |
0 |
S.E Gleno |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Tokelo Nelo de Cado |
(1994-10-20) 20 October 1994 |
0 |
0 |
Vera Cruz Union |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Fang Digo |
(1993-09-13) 13 September 1993 |
0 |
0 |
C.D. Lai Chi |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Zulkifli Rafi Fernandes |
(1994-10-20) 20 October 1994 |
0 |
0 |
Persiku Kudus |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Felix Lima |
(1992-06-07) 7 June 1992 |
0 |
0 |
Persekafa Sparta Kefamenamu |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| DF |
Adelino Trindade |
(1995-06-02) 2 June 1995 |
7 |
3 |
Dili United FC |
v. Indonesia, 11 November 2014
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| DF |
Cácio Souza |
(1992-02-18) 18 February 1992 |
4 |
0 |
FC Samambaia |
v. Laos, 18 October 2014
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| DF |
Ezequiel |
(1996-04-08) 8 April 1996 |
3 |
0 |
Tigres Maubara |
v. Laos, 18 October 2014
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| DF |
Evan |
(1993-04-24) 24 April 1993 |
0 |
0 |
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v. Laos, 18 October 2014
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| DF |
Costantino Guterres |
(1989-05-15) 15 May 1989 |
0 |
0 |
C.D. Lautem Jaguares |
v. Chachoengsao FC, 9 October 2014
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| DF |
Francisco Sarmento |
(1992-09-10) 10 September 1992 |
0 |
0 |
Balibo Sporting |
v. Chachoengsao FC, 9 October 2014 |
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| MF |
Entil |
(1985-12-28) 28 December 1985 |
6 |
0 |
Real Ermera Lions |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Jesse Pinto |
(1990-05-01) 1 May 1990 |
3 |
1 |
North Sunshine Eagles FC |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Lamberto Gama |
(1992-06-15) 15 June 1992 |
2 |
0 |
U.S. Lospalos |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Boni Christian |
(1992-05-08) 8 May 1992 |
0 |
0 |
 UP Plasencia |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Musa Ferreira |
(1989-07-04) 4 July 1989 |
0 |
0 |
Persid Jember |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Ade Galasti |
(1989-11-17) 17 November 1989 |
0 |
0 |
C.D. Lautem Jaguares |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Jason Marcoez |
(1987-10-03) 3 October 1987 |
0 |
0 |
Pante Macassar FC |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Tommi Rozzinho |
(1988-06-20) 20 June 1988 |
0 |
0 |
Balibo Sporting |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Jie Gonzo Tigelobinho |
(1992-02-08) 8 February 1992 |
0 |
0 |
A.D Army |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| MF |
Carlos Magno |
(1997-05-29) 29 May 1997 |
0 |
0 |
S.E. Gleno |
v. Indonesia, 11 November 2014
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| MF |
Marquinho |
(1990-02-02) 2 February 1990 |
5 |
0 |
 Huracán Buceo |
v. Laos, 18 October 2014
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| MF |
Felipe Bertoldo |
(1992-12-01) 1 December 1992 |
4 |
1 |
 Verspah Oita |
v. Laos, 18 October 2014 |
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| FW |
Murilo |
(1989-01-21) 21 January 1989 |
7 |
6 |
Oita Trinita |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| FW |
Enes Monteiro |
(1992-04-16) 16 April 1992 |
0 |
0 |
Oecusse City F.C. |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| FW |
Thiago Cunha |
(1985-04-25) 25 April 1985 |
0 |
0 |
Chonburi F.C. |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| FW |
Lucas Matazinta |
(1991-08-23) 23 August 1991 |
0 |
0 |
U.S. Alas |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| FW |
Rafael Santos |
(1991-01-15) 15 January 1991 |
0 |
0 |
CD Alcalá |
2018 FIFA WCQ preliminary squad
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| FW |
Nicolames Fernandez |
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0 |
0 |
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v. Indonesia, 11 November 2014
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| FW |
Feliciano Goncalves |
(1997-02-11) 11 February 1997 |
2 |
0 |
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v. Laos, 18 October 2014
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| FW |
Pedro Henrique |
(1992-01-17) 17 January 1992 |
0 |
0 |
PKNS F.C. |
v. Chachoengsao FC, 9 October 2014 |
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Previous squads
Records
Record matches between 2003 and 2004 could not be calculated due to Timor Leste officially became a member of FIFA in 2005.
Current Staff
- As of November 2014
List of Coaches
Stadium
See also
References
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