JDT CRUISED INTO AFC CUP QUARTERFINALS

AFC CUP: Johor DT 5 – AYEYAWADY UNITED 0

Johor Darul Takzim confirmed their place in the AFC Cup 2015 quarter finals after successfully beat Myanmar favorite Ayeyawady United 5-0 at Larkin Stadium in Johor on Wednesday. The Southern Tigers took an early lead in the second minutes after Mohd Safiq Rahim brilliantly slot the ball into the net through a defender legs after receiving a split pass from Jorge Diaz. The home side pumped the pressure on Ayeyawady defense but failed to find the score. The first half ended with JDT lead the game 1-0.

JDT started to generate the game positively and quickly doubled the lead through Luciano Figueroa shot in 47th minutes. A solo move by Jorge Diaz in 60th minutes stretched JDT lead to 3-0 score. As JDT fiercely took the game in control Ayeyawady failed to make an impact and Jorge Diaz once again plays a pivotal role in placing a fourth goal for JDT. The Argentinian found the net with a glance header in 75th minute from Safiq Rahim's corner kick.

Diaz was later substituted and replaced by Safee Sali and was given standing ovation from the crowd. The celebration did not stop as Luciano Figueroa completed his double through a header in injury time to ensure JDT march into the last eight in style.

Photos by: Hafiz Othman | Tigers Super Sports

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