MALAYSIA PREMIER LEAGUE: FELDA UTD 2 - JOHOR DT II 2
Johor DT II had a great start when Braulio Rodriguez netted a penalty after See Kok Luen was brought down inside the penalty box at the 11th minutes. Both sides struggled to dominate the game but the home side proved better. Felda United had a good chance to equalize during the 29th minutes when Felda’s forward, Zah Krangar shot was swerved wide across Sasi Kumar’s post. Then, during the 35th minutes, Johor DTII was alarmed as Edward Wilson of Felda United almost headed the ball in. However, the Southern Tigers managed to stave the relentless attacks until the end of the first half.
The second half had followed a frustratingly familiar course with Johor DTII was unable to helm the match. Tiger’s smattering counter attacks were wasted and Felda United did not take long to equalize when Felda’s Edward Wilson stroke the ball pass Sasi Kumar due to the poor marking by the Johor DTII’s back four. Johor DTII fell behind in unlucky circumstances when Khairul Ismail fired the ball in from the six yards box giving Sasi Kumar no chance at the 65th minutes.
Thankfully, the fast winger, Aznie Taib equalized during the 77th minutes to save Johor DTII’s dignity at Selayang. Aznie’s breakaway managed to put in a late goal for the Tigers to bring a point home. Fandi Ahmad of Johor DTII had a chance to score a winning goal but his fierce shot was well wide passed Felda’s goal post. At the end of the match, both teams had to satisfy with a point each at Selayang Stadium.
Photos by: Moharzan / Tigers Super Sports
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