AREMA TAKES A POINT FROM SELANGOR IN AFC CUP

AFC CUP: SELANGOR 1 - AREMA 1

Arema Indonesia salvaged a point from their AFC Cup Group F opener against Selangor as a late goal by Nigeria-born Indonesia international defender Victor Igbonefo earned them a 1-1 draw against the Malaysia side at Selayang Stadium on Tuesday.

There was a lively atmosphere during the match with fans of both teams providing vocal support well before kick-off. Arema enjoyed early good possession but they were caught out in the ninth minute when the home side broke quickly with Indonesian forward Andik Vermansyah playing a delightful through ball to Paulo Rangel, who drilled the ball past Arema goalkeeper Kurnia Meiga Hermansyah to give his side the lead.

Abdul Shukur squandered the Red Giants' best chance in the 52nd minute when he shot wide after finding himself in a one-on-one situation with Hermansyah. That miss would prove costly when the visitors equalised with 17 minutes left. They were awarded a free-kick on the left flank and Bustomi curled in a delightful ball that grazed Igbonefo's head on its way into the net. While there was disappointment for Durakovic, Arema coach Suharno felt that his side deserved a share of the points.

Photos by: Moharzan / Tigers Super Sports 

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KELANTAN HOLDS PKNS FOR SEMIFINAL SPOT

FA CUP: PKNS FC 3(5) - KELANTAN 3(6)

Kelantan moved into the FA Cup semifinals after getting the needed results in their second leg quarterfinal matches. The Defending Champions were held to a 3-3 draw in Selayang by a gritty PKNS FC, but the result was enough to send them into the last four with 6-5 on aggregate, after winning the first leg in Kota Baru 3-2.

The Red Warriors (TRW) were dragged into full throttle by PKNS in the thriller at MPS Stadium. The match could have gone into extra-time but striker Mohamed Ghaddar’s wrapped it on time. The Lebanese netted Kelantan’s third goal after PKNS had taken a 3-2 lead with 19 minutes remaining, through a header by Indonesian defender Hamka Zakaria.

The Red Ants got off to a roaring start, grabbing the lead in the second minute through Patrick Ronaldinho, which neutralised Kelantan’s one-goal cushion from the first leg. Steve Darby’s men were not rattled by the goal and a freekick from skipper Mohd Badhri Radzi found Ahmad Fakri Saarani, whose glancing header hit the back of the PKNS net, past a stunned Remezey Che Ros.

Kelantan took the lead in the 26th minute through a volley from Shakir Ali, again after Badhri set him up, but it was 2-2 at halftime when Ronaldinho was brought down inside the box by Obinna Nwaneri and Karlo Primorac did not make any mistake from the spot. Hamka then made it count with a header in the 71st minute but Ghaddar popped up to make sure the match was decided in normal time. Kelantan will play Felda United to decide who marches in to the final.

Photos by: Moharzan / Tigers Super Sports

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SIME DARBY AND PKNS GET A POINT EACH AT SELAYANG

MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE: SIME DARBY 0 - PKNS 0

Sime Darby FC failed to benefit from their home ground advantage after being held by PKNS FC on Friday. The match at the MPS Stadium in Selayang saw both team failed to find the net. The home side started with Mahmoud Al Amna and Wisdom Agblexo in the line-up. Though they failed to grab the winner throughout the 90 minutes.

PKNS Karlo Primorac was largely isolated without strike partner Patrick Ronaldinho. The Liberian was left out of the line-up after picking up a knock in the FA Cup match against Kelantan in Kota Baru last Tuesday. 

Midfielder Nazmi Faiz Mansor was also absent through suspension. PKNS had the better of the goalscoring chances and were unlucky not to collect three points from the match.

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LIONS TAKE FULL POINTS FROM ATM

MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE: ATM 1 - LIONS XII 2

ATM failed to claim three vital points when they lost 1-2 to the Lions XII at Selayang Stadium on Saturday. 

ATM started perfectly with an early goal. The Gladiators took the lead as early as in the fourth minute when Amiridzwan Taj found the net.

Second half turned alright for the Lions. They were more dangerous in the attacks. Lions equalized from Khairul Amri goal in the 47th minute before Afiq Yunos scored the winning goal in the last minute of the match.

Photos by: Azam Jaafar / Tigers Super Sports 

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IT'S GOALLESS IN SELAYANG

FA CUP: FELDA UNITED 0 - SARAWAK 0

Felda United hosted Sarawak in one of the FA Cup quarterfinal clash at the MPS Selayang Stadium last night. Despite playing on home ground, Felda failed to find the winner. It was the Crocs defenders who played amazingly. 

The home side launched numerous attacks against their visitors from the kick-off. However, the match was pretty balanced in the first half. 

Felda returned to the field with a more commanding approach. They had a better posession throughout the second half. Sarawak also had a few opportunities on Felda's goal, but they just could not find the net. The score remained until full time and the winner will be decided in the second leg match in Kuching.

Photos by: Fadzil Hisham / Tigers Super Sports  

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RANGEL'S BRACE SENDS SELANGOR BACK ON TOP

MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE: SIME DARBY 1 - SELANGOR 2

 

Paulo Rangel sends Selangor back on top of the Malaysia Super League after scoring a brace against Sime Darby last night.

Though, Selangor did not start well as they conceded first when Sime Darby's Mohd Failee opened the scoring in the second minute. The Sime Darby forward completed a cross from Farderin Kadir.

Selangor took sometimes before they really got into the game. Paulo Rangel finally levelled the score for the Red Giants as he easily slotted in for the equaliser in the 40th minute.

Both team returned for the second-half and the search for a winner carried on. Mehmet Durokovic made a tactical change in the 75th minute. Abdul Hadi Yahya and Andik Vermanshah were sent it and Selangor's tempo immediately changed. 

Rangel grabbed the winner for Selangor with a powerful header in the 84th minute after receiving from Abdul Hadi. It is his fifth goal of the season and the Red Giants are looking good on top of the table again.    

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SUPER CROCS TAKE DOWN RED ANTS

MALAYSIA SUPER LEAGUE: PKNS 0 vs SARAWAK 2

 

Sarawak continued their good run by defeating PKNS at Selayang Stadium. The Crocs did not wait long when striker, Milorad Janjus opened the scoring less than 10 minute after kick-off.

The home side was stunned with another goal by away team just 5 minute later, and this time the Sarawak defender, Gabor Gyepes found the net after receiving a pass in the mess situation in front PKNS goalpost. PKNS created a few chances but failed to convert any of it until the break.

As the second half started, both teams played in same tempo. Both team created opportunities to score goal but failed in their attempt. The result remained until the end.  Winning two consecutive away games including beating Selangor in the FA Cup at MBPJ Stadium last week is good sign for Sarawak.

Photos by: Azam Jaafar / Tigers Super Sports

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SIME DARBY FA CUP HOPES HALTED BY FELDA

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.

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LIONS FALLS TO PAHANG AT HOME

MALAYSIA FA CUP: LIONS XII 1 - PAHANG 2

After a dramatic win against Perak in 1st round with penalty shootout at Ipoh, Pahang has turned the heat in FA Cup competition with a style after destroying Lions XII at Jalan Besar Stadium with 2-1 score.

 

Pahang could have got an early goal in first half but the chances were blown away. A combination strikes from Fauzi Roslan and Matias Conti in 19th minute were denied by Lions XII goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud. Twelve minute later, Azamuddin Akil launched a fine shot but saved by the keeper.  The first-half ended goalless.

 

Pahang broke the deadlock with a free kick from Hafiz Kamal in 51st minute and Azidan Sharudin makes it 2-0 four minutes later with a fine shot from outside the penalty area.

 

Trailing by 2 goals, The Lions XII raised their game. In 86th minute, Safuan Baharudin reduced the deficit when his free kick was deflected by Khairul Azhan and went straight into the net, making it 2-1. The lions try to level the score but Pahang manage to hold the result until the end.

 

With this win, Pahang advanced to the quarter final stage as for The Lions, they will have to wait for another year to stand a chance. Waiting for Pahang at quarter finals are winners from PDRM vs Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang.

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