Thursday, April 3, 2014

SELANGOR IS BACK IN THE HUNT FOR AFC CUP

AFC CUP: SELANGOR 3 - HANOI T&T 1

Despite only collecting just two points from 3 matches played in first round of AFC Cup competition, Selangor bounced back  in style for the second round of the tournament. The Red Giants earned their first win with a 3 – 1 score against Hanoi T&T at Shah Alam Stadium on Tuesday. Paulo Rangel is the hero again after hitting a hattrick for Selangor. The Brazillian has now scored 4 goals from 4 matches.

Selangor took the lead in 21st minutes with a fine lob from Rangel. The Red Giants doubled the lead twelve minute later after A.Thamil Arasu cross was tapped by Abdul Hadi before Rangel completed with a superb shot. The Vietnam side managed to reduce the deficit in 36th minutes after Ahmad Hazwan Bakri brought down Hector in the penalty box, and Morrankle delivered a perfect shot to beat Farizal Marlias.

Selangor seal the victory a minute before halftime after Hanoi T&T defender make a mistake and Rangel smartly took the opportunity to beat Hanoi's goalkeeper for his third goal of the night. The win gave The Red Giants three important points and Selangor remain at the third place with 5 points while Hanoi T&T still on top with 9 points, followed by Arema FC with 7 points after 4 games played. The bottom spot is occupied by Maziya SC from Maldives with just one point.


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