Pahang's title hope dashed after falling 1-3 to the exceptional Terengganu in a crucial final day match at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium. The two-horse race in the Malaysia Super League this year ended with JDT claiming the title after their last match as Pahang failed to earn any point in Kuala Terengganu.
Terengganu took early charge in the match with Issey Nakajima Farran opening goal in the 15th minute. Ashaari Samsuddin stretched the Turtles lead with a fine finish in 33rd minute. Pahang could not stop the on form Terengganu players and the score remained 2-0 until the break.
Damion Stewart gave Pahang a fighting chance when reduced the deficit two minutes after restart . While Tok Gajah seeking for an equalizer, a defensive blunder allowed Nasril Izzat Jalil to add the third goal for Terengganu in 67th minute. Pahang faded and failed to bounce back after the third goal to hand Terengganu an impressive win.
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