SELANGOR SHOOT DOWN ATM TO TAKE TOP SPOT

LIGA SUPER: ATM 1 - SELANGOR 3

Selangor moved to top of the Super League for the first time this season after an impressive 3-1 win over ATM at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi. Afiq Azmi turned hero for Selangor, the striker scored a brace to lift the Red Giants over the struggling Gladiators.

The visitors took the lead in the 8th minute from a counter-attack by Andik Vermanyah. The speedy winger sent a perfect through pass for Afiq to fire the opening goal past Forces goalkeeper Razi Effendi Suhit. ATM fought back with the equalizer from a free kick by Mario Karlovic in the 25th minute. The first half ended with 1-1 score.

Selangor regained the lead again six minutes after the break. Afiq found the net after beating goalkeeper Razi with a close range effort. The Red Giants continued to pressure the home side. In the 70th minute, Andik was brought down inside the penalty area. Leandro Dos Santos stepped up and made no mistake to give Selangor a 3-1 win. Selangor share top spot with Felda United and Terengganu with 14 points. The Red Giants are top on goal difference. [FH]

Photos by: Fadzil Hisham | Tigers Super Sports

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