MALAYSIA FA CUP: SIME DARBY 0 - FELDA UNITED 1
Sime Darby was eliminated from the FA Cup this season after losing 0-1 to Felda United at their home ground last night. The home side was without a few regular players including Juzaili and Mahmoud due to injuries.
Felda United took the advantage with a strong start. They had more control in the midfield and set-up a number of dangerous threats inside Sime Darby area. Sime Darby held on tightly to escape the first half without conceding any goal.
The home side came into the second half with a more organized plays. However, Felda United looked steady to absorb all attempts by their opponents.
Both team had same share of possession in the second half. Though, it was a big risk to name a young line-up in a competition like this. Felda United manager, Irfan Bakti added more experience into his squad by sending in Indra Putra in the 70th minute.
Felda finally broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute when Zah Rahan Krangar launched a screamer from outside the penalty area to beat Kamarul Effandi. Sime Darby tried to find the equalizer after the goal, but Felda United had more experienced players to keep the score until the final whitle.
Photos by: Fadzil Hisham / Tigers Super Sports
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