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PAHANG EDGE LIONS FOR QUARTER-FINAL SLOTS

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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