ARIFFIN LEADS KSK TO BIGGEST WIN OVER UBRC

ICG FOOTBALL: KSKUOB 7 - UBRC 1

Malaysia's club KSKUOB delivered a sweet revenge after a 7-1 win over Singapore's UBRC in the annual Inter Club Games at Hang Jebat Stadium in Melaka last Saturday. The Singapore side won 1-0 in a controversial match at Hang Tuah Stadium last year. 

KSKUOB manager, Ariffin Ideris named an experience squad this year with four players from Pulau Pinang and Kedah. Faisol Bidin was called back from retirement to strenghten the defence and inspire the team.

KSKUOB didn't take long to open the scoring in the second minute from Mohd Ayub. All time legend, Ben Sritharan displayed a gallant performance commanding the centre of the field. KSKUOB added another 2 goals before conceding a penalty to lead 3-1 at half time.

The Malaysian side did not look like holding back despite the comfortable lead. Ariffin sent in another senior player, Azimin Hardi for the second half. UBRC goalkeeper, Pratto was well beaten by the Malaysian strikers. KSKUOB cruised to score four more goals.

Ariffin finally reclaimed the pride with Mohd Ayub scoring a total of four goals in the match.  The victory is one of the biggest win in the ICG football history.

Photos: Chew Seng Cheong / Tigers Super Sports  

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PAHANG LIFTS THE MALAYSIA CUP AFTER 21 YEARS

MALAYSIA CUP FINAL: KELANTAN 0 - PAHANG 1

A goal by Mathias Conti was enough for Pahang to lift the prestigious Malaysia Cup after 21-year wait. The Elephants entered the final as the underdogs but they completed their 2013 season with a victory over defending champions Kelantan 1-0 in a pulsating final.

The Shah Alam Stadium was packed with both Kelantan and Pahang supporters. It was a dream comes true as Pahang, under the guidance of coach Dollah Salleh. No big names in their side and none had experienced a Cup final before.

Facing the Red Warriors with star names and had played in four finals in the last five years, Pahang fought out for total control in the first half. The heavy downpour early in the match did not help both teams in finding the net.

As the second half resumed, Pahang maintained their good performance to press Kelantan further. Argentinian Conti sent the yellow-shirted fans into frenzy when his powerful header from Azamuddin's cross sailed into the back of the net in the 59th minute. That goal was enough to send their supporters into celebrations.  

Kelantan tried to fine tune their play but it was just not their night. The put on the pressure on Pahang in the last 10 minutes looking for an equaliser, but Pahang was rock solid to hold on with the lead until the final whistle.

It is a sweet victory for Pahang who have waited for 21 years to taste this feeling. Azamuddin Akil was also chosen to be man of the match as icing on the cake for Pahang. 

 

Photos: Fadzil Hisham / Tigers Super Sports

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ARSENAL MOVE FIVE POINTs CLEAR ON TOP OF LIVERPOOL

PREMIER LEAGUE: ARSENAL 2 - LIVERPOOL 0

Arsenal have shown their hunger in claiming the Premiership title by gunning down Liverpool 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday evening battle and now leading the league with five points clear at the top of the table.

Santi Cazorla gave the Gunners a 1-0 lead after 19 minutes of play with a great volley after his header were deflected by the goal post after receiving a cross from Bacara Sagna.

Aaron Ramsey makes it 2-0 in the 59th minute with a superb shot after receiving a pass from Ozil.

This win has given a morale boost for the Arsenal squad as they will travel to Signal Iduna Park for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund which is scheduled on 6th October and they will travel to Old Trafford on 10th November for the premier league match against Manchester United.

Source: Arsenal

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