Saturday, September 19, 2015

SAFEE SALI TURNS HERO FOR JDT IN AFC CUP

​AFC CUP: JOHOR DT 3 - SOUTH CHINA 1
JDT qualify into semifinal with 4-2 aggregate. 

Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) created history after becoming the first Malaysian team to qualify the AFC Cup semi-finals after defeating South China 3-1 in Hong Kong on Tuesday. The Southern Tigers survived with 10 players after the dismissal of striker Luciano Figueroa to record a 4-2 aggregate win in the quarter-final, second leg match.

The Malaysia Super League Champions took the lead in the 26th minute after Mahalli Jasuli opened the scoring. However, South China was quick to respond when Mahama Awal scored from close range for the equalizer. As the aggregate score tied at 2-2, JDT doubled their effort. Safee Sali reclaimed JDT's advantage when he scored into an unguarded net after South China goalkeeper Christian Mora failed to clear Figueroa powerful cross.

Figueroa was given a straight red card in the 36th minute by Qatari referee Fahad Al-Marri as he raised his elbow while challenging a high ball against Cheung Chi Yeung. Safee was left alone as centre forward after the dismissal. The national striker was very alert as he took advantage of a howler by Mora to give JDT a comfortable 3-1 lead before the break.

South China had a chance to reduce the deficit in the 88th minute, but Malisic failed to score from the penalty spot. It was an amazing break through by the Malaysian side. JDT will have to face either Al-Jaish (Syria) or defending champions, Al-Qadsia (Kuwait) in their historical semifinal.



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Thursday, September 17, 2015

JDT MAKE WINNING START IN MALAYSIA CUP CAMPAIGN

​PIALA MALAYSIA: JOHOR DT 2 - PERAK 0

Johor DT (JDT) Kicked-off their 2015 Malaysia Cup campaign in style with a 2-0 victory over Perak at Larkin Stadium on Friday night. The Malaysia Super League Champions are looking good in chasing a trophy double this season. 

The Southern Tigers scored two goals in three first half minutes to grab early control of the game against a dangerous Perak side in the Group B encounter.

​National striker Safee Sali opened the scoring in the 17th minute after receiving a pass from S.Chanturu. And the homeside took another advantage three minutes later when Chanturu added the second by himself.

Despite their best efforts, Perak weren't able to get back into the match in the second half with JDT comfortably in command. Their evening was further soured when defender Hisyamuddin Shaari was shown a 90th minute red card.



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FELDA UNITED SINK T-TEAM IN SELAYANG

​PIALA MALAYSIA: FELDA UNITED 3 - T-TEAM 0

Felda United cruised to an easy 3-0 win over T-Team in their Malaysia Cup opening match in Selayang. The visitor had no answer against the Fighters who played a very impressive game. 

​​Makeche Ndumba drew first blood in the 35th minute. The Zambian striker made no mistake ofter receiving a pass from Zah Rahan Krangar. Three minutes later, Indraputra Mahayuddin put his team in a more comfortable position. Ferris Danial was brought down and Indraputra made no mistake from the penalty spot.

​T-Team tried to improve their game in the second half. However, Felda United was not in the mood to give space to their visitors to make a comeback. Ndumba once again put his name on the score sheet, winning the game for the Fighters 3-0.



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Monday, August 31, 2015

JDT WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE SUPER LEAGUE TITLE

​LIGA SUPER: FELDA UNITED 2 - JDT 1

Felda United beat Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) 2-1 but could not deny the Southern Tigers from claiming the Malaysia Super League title at Selayang Stadium last Saturday. It is the second consecutive Super League victory for JDT after their closest rival, Pahang failed to collect any point in Kuala Terengganu.

​Felda took an early lead when Shahrul Saad headed in Zah Rahan Krangar cross just four minutes after the kick-off. Five minutes later, JDT were reduced to ten men after Junior Eldstal was sent off after fouling Ndumba Makeche inside the penalty area. Indra Putra Mahayuddin later converted the penalty and put Felda in comfort with 2 goals lead.

​JDT however pulled the game back when Luciano Figueroa reduced the deficit in 35th minute through a penalty after Christie Jayaseelan handed the ball inside the penalty area. Felda United managed to hold the visitors until the end to earn full points at Selayang and put them in fifth for their best ever result in Super League competition.

Retaining the Malaysia Super League title is very special for Mario Gomes who had only taken the job for just five month. In addition, the Southern Tigers also bagged RM750,000-00 for winning the league. 




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TERENGGANU DESTROY PAHANG'S TITLE HOPE


​LIGA SUPER: TERENGGANU 3 - PAHANG 1

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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Friday, August 21, 2015

PERAK FALL AGAIN, JDT MOVE CLOSER TO TITLE

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​LIGA SUPER: JDT 4 - PERAK 1

Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) took back the top spot in the Malaysia Super League after hammering Perak at Larkin Stadium on Tuesday. With just two games left, the Southern Tigers displayed an exceptional performance against their visitors. 

Luciano Figueroa open the scoring for JDT with a fine header after receiving Safiq Rahim free-kick in 44th minute. It is his 11th league goal of the season that gave JDT a slim first half lead at the break.

​Three minutes after the match resumed, Nazreen Nawi gave JDT their second of the night after his left foot shot flew into the goal post. Thiago Junior pulled one goal back for Perak in 60th minute through a header after receiving Syazwan Roslan corner.

JDT raised the tempo and subtitute S.Chanturu regained the two goal cushion for JDT in the 66th minute. Six minutes later, Safiq Rahim drove JDT into the comfort zone with the fourth goal after receiving a pass from S.Kunalan.

JDT are now leading the title race with 46 points, two above Pahang with one game left to be played. Pahang wasted their opportunity after being held to a draw against Felda United in Kuantan.  


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SELANGOR TAKE KELANTAN DOWN IN SHAH ALAM

​LIGA SUPER: SELANGOR 3 - KELANTAN 0

Selangor are looking good to finish third in Malaysian Super League campaign after beating Kelantan 3-0 at the Shah Alam Stadium. Ahmad Hazwan Bakri put the Red Giants ahead in 24th minute with a long range free kick.

​The score stood until the break and Selangor came back stronger in the second part. Guihelme De Paula scored a double after the break. The first came just five minutes after the restart. The Red Warriors could not play the same way they played last week against JDT.

​Guihelme added another thirteen minutes later from the penalty spot after Hazwan was brought down by Kelantan goalkeeper Shahrizan Ismail. Selangor will face Perak in the last match of Super League campaign at Perak Stadium on 22nd August 2015


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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

JDT IS THE NEW SUPER LEAGUE LEADER

​​LIGA SUPER: ATM 0 - JDT 1

Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) took the top spot in the Malaysia Super League (MSL) after a hard-fought 1-0 win over ATM on Saturday. The Armed Forces did not give it up easily to the high flying visitors in Paroi, but Safee Sali's strike was enough to cheer the Southern Tigers' fans.

​JDT could have celebrated earlier, however Luciano Figueroa's goal was dissalowed for a rough challenge on ATM goalkeeper Hafizuddin Azuhar. Pahang lost 4-2 at the hands of Lions XII gave the Southern Tigers the motivation to go all out for that important win. ATM played their hearts out despite having a bad run recently.

​Safee Sali finally gave JDT that much needed goal when he brilliantly strike a low cross from Amri Yahyah through the crowded ATM's area. The home side tried to strike back but Jerry Palacios header missed the target. The score remained until the end, and the defending champions are back on top of the table.


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Monday, August 10, 2015

FELDA UNITED WIN OVER STRUGGLING PERAK

​​LIGA SUPER: PERAK 0 - FELDA UNITED 2 

Felda United took their chance over Perak's poor form as they claimed a deserving 2-0 win away from home. It is Perak's fourth straight defeat which saw them fell to 8th place in the Super League.

Both team failed to break the duck in the first half. However, Shukor Adan was quick to seize an opportunity from a misttake by Perak goalkeeper Zamir Selamat. The Felda United's skipper sent the ball into the net to give his team the lead.
The Fighters extended their lead eight minutes later when Christie Jayaseelan's attempt was deflected by Raffi Nagoorgani into his own net. Perak tried to fight back but Felda United's defence was rock solid. 


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SELANGOR COLLECTS THREE POINTS FROM SIME DARBY

​LIGA SUPER: SIME DARBY 1 - SELANGOR 3

Selangor finally picked their first win in four matches after defeating bottom club, Sime Darby on Saturday. The Red Giants gave no chance to the struggling home side before recording a 3-1 victory at the Selayang Stadium.

Selangor opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Rizal Fahmi Rosid headed in a free kick by Andik Vermansyah. Eight minutes later, Guilherme de Paula scored his first league goal after two months from the penalty spot.

​​Sime Darby fought back against the confident visitors. They reduced the deficit with Reinaldo Da Costa's header on the half-hour mark.

Selangor held on strongly in the second half and Sime Darby ran out of idea to find the equaliser. The Red Giants finished off Sime Darby's chance with a goal by Abdul Hadi Yahya ten minutes from time after receiving a pass from Guilherme.


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