Wednesday, June 11, 2014

PDRM BEATS DRB-HICOM TO RETAIN TOP SPOT


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MALAYSIA PREMIER LEAGUE: PDRM 2 - DRB HICOM 1

PDRM moved closer to their first ever Premier League title after defeating DRB Hicom 2-1 at Kelana Jaya Stadium yesterday. However, the win did not comes easy for the home side. PDRM were down 0-1 after Ogunboye Iyanu Ezekiel beat Azizon Abd Kadir in the 29th minute.

The goal forced PDRM to shift into attacking approach. Ashfaq Ali almost equalised for the Cops, but his attempt flew over the goal post. PDRM finally got the equaliser in the 39th minute through Afif Aminuddin when he slotted-in Mohd Fauzi Abd Majid's corner kick. Dollah Salleh's eleven finally found their tempo. Not long after the equaliser, Muhammadou Sumareh put PDRM in front from a solo effort in the 41st minute.

DRB Hicom tried their best to get back into the game. However, they were down to ten men when Ahmad Faizal Sumar was given the marching order after receiving his second yellow card. Although having the numerical advantage, PDRM failed to add more goals. Though, it was an important three points for PDRM to keep their positive momentum going on.




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