Played
May 12, 2012 7:45 PM MYT
Jalan Besar Stadium — Singapore
Referee: Nagor Amir Noor Mohd
May 12, 2012 7:45 PM MYT
Jalan Besar Stadium — Singapore
Referee: Nagor Amir Noor Mohd
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| LionsXII | 6.00 | 1.44 | 1.36 | 1.32 | 1.25 |
| Draw | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.30 |
| Kedah | 1.40 | 5.50 | 6.50 | 7.50 | 5.85 |
The Lions are left to reflect on two drop points and will be nervously awaiting news on the injuries to Jumaat Jantan and Shahril Ishak.
The Lions remain at the top of the table with this draw but will be disappointed with dropping two valuable points. Credit to Kedah who put in a battling performance to earn the draw.
90′ +2
Kedah break with pace and the ball breaks for Safi who tests Izwan with a low drive. Izwan clears and Kedah wins a corner.
90′ +1
The Lions have one last chance from a corner but the ball is cleared.
90′
3 minutes of added time to be played.
88′
Yellow Card Khairul Helmi Bin Johari
Helmi Johari is rightfully cautioned after bringing down Nizam. The Lions have a free kick 35 yards out.
Helmi Johari is rightfully cautioned after bringing down Nizam. The Lions have a free kick 35 yards out.
86′
Missing their inspirational skipper the Lions have lacked ideas in attack and the referee hasn't helped them one bit.
85′
The Lions have been poor in possession, giving the ball right back to Kedah.
84′
Madhu to launch another of his massive throws into the Kedah box.
84′
Kedah will be delighted with the result as it stands, can the Lions sneak a winner with 6 minutes of normal time to go?
82′
Izwan clears the first attempt for another corner and Kedah hold possession.
81′
Kedah win a free kick after a foul by Raihan and the ball is cleared from the resulting kick for a corner.
79′
Baddrol then unleashes one from 25 yards out. Izwan is happy to see it go wide.
78′
Good play between Sufian Anuar and Shahdan but the Kedah defence holds tight.
76′
Yellow Card Madhu Mohana
The Lions have to keep their cool! Madhu clears the ball and then slaps Vedran Gerc on the head. He's a lucky boy.
The Lions have to keep their cool! Madhu clears the ball and then slaps Vedran Gerc on the head. He's a lucky boy.
75′
The referee is having a howler. Bhai should have been cautioned for a rough challenge but the referee instead shows the card to Nizam and after checking with the linesman corrects his decision.
74′
Yellow Card Vedran Gerc
Gerc goes into the book for a tough challenge on Nizam.
Gerc goes into the book for a tough challenge on Nizam.
73′
That was a great chance for the Lions! Saiful Esah goes past is marker effortlessly and plays an inviting ball across the Kedah goal but noone is at the end of it.
72′
Nizam's cross from way out is cleared and the Lions have a corner.
71′
Sufian Anuar tries to hold up the player and bring his teammates into the game but his lay off is intercepted.
67′
With Shahril and Jumaat out the Lions are short in midfield and are being outrun.
66′
That goal has silenced the home crowd who were expecting a win. The Lions have about 25 minutes to find a winner!
65′
Goal Vedran Gerc
And just like that Kedah are level! The Lions fail to close down Clerc and he hits a low hard drive that catches Izwan out. We are level at 3-3!
And just like that Kedah are level! The Lions fail to close down Clerc and he hits a low hard drive that catches Izwan out. We are level at 3-3!
61′
Goal Amar Rohidan
Kedah pull one back and it is Rohidan again with a stunning strike! Gerc leads a quick counter attack for Kedah and threads a delightful ball across the Lions defence for Rohidan to unleash a thunderbolt. The first-time effort hits the roof of the net with Izwan having no chance.
Kedah pull one back and it is Rohidan again with a stunning strike! Gerc leads a quick counter attack for Kedah and threads a delightful ball across the Lions defence for Rohidan to unleash a thunderbolt. The first-time effort hits the roof of the net with Izwan having no chance.
60′
Saiful Esah drives down the left and sees his cross diverted for a corner. Shahdan to take.
59′
Shahdan plays an inviting ball into the Kedah box but Nizam and Hanapi get into one another's way and the ball rolls out for a goal kick.
58′
The goal has calmed the nerves of the Lions team and they are stroking the ball around confidently.
57′
Goal Baihakki Khaizan
The Lions lead 3-1!! The delivery from Shahdan is excellent and Baihakki is there to steer home his header!
The Lions lead 3-1!! The delivery from Shahdan is excellent and Baihakki is there to steer home his header!
55′
Yellow Card V. Thirumurugan
Yasir Hanapi draws a foul after a quick turn and Thirumurugan gets a caution.
Yasir Hanapi draws a foul after a quick turn and Thirumurugan gets a caution.
54′
Sufian Anuar wins a free kick after a rough challenge on him and Shaiful Esah floats one in! The keeper misjudges the flight of the ball and is happy to see it go wide. That was close!
53′
Substitution 
Khairul Amri 
Raihan Rahman
Sundram makes the third and last substitution with Raihan Rahman coming on for Khairul Amri.
Khairul Amri Raihan RahmanSundram makes the third and last substitution with Raihan Rahman coming on for Khairul Amri.
52′
Injury Update: Jumaat Jantan and Shahril Ishak have both been sent to the hospital for checks. Jumaat suffered dizzy spells and blanked out and Shahril has a suspected shoulder dislocation.
51′
The Lions are on the back foot and Sundram looks worried.
50′
Fateh Safi goes close! That was an amzaing effort! He jinks on the edge of the Lions box and tees up an effort only for Izwan to palm it against the post.
48′
Yasir Hanapi should have added a third. He ran to the end of a excellent long pass by Nizam but fluffed his finish.
47′
Abdel Fatah Safi goes close with a drive from just outside the box and Izwan plams it away for a corner.
46′
The teams are out and the Lions get us underway!
The half time whistle blows at the Jalan Besar Stadium with the Lions in a deserved lead. Can they hold on for all three points? Stay tuned to find out!
45′ +4
The half time whistle blows at the Jalan Besar Stadium with the Lions in a deserved lead. Can they hold on for all three points? Stay tuned to find out!
45′ +3
The free kick is dealt with but the Lions win back the ball.
45′ +2
Nizam sneaks in behind the Kedah defence and wins a freekick. That should have been a caution. Saiful Esah is over it!
45′ +1
Gerc runs at the Lions defence and the ball breaks to Rohidan who fires a low hard drive but Izwan collects it easlly.
45′
We are to have 4 minutes of added time.
44′
Sufian Anuar has been a real handful since coming on with his physical strength.
44′
Sufian Anuar muscles his way into the Kedah half and the ball is spread to Hanapi who crosses only for the keeper to gather the ball.
43′
Yellow Card Amar Rohidan
Rohidan is rightfully cautioned for a foul on Anuar in the last attack.
Rohidan is rightfully cautioned for a foul on Anuar in the last attack.
43′
Kedah win themselves a corner but waste it.
42′
Baddrol with an ambitious effort from a free kick near the centre circle but Izwan punches it away with ease.
41′
Kedah have slowly grown into the game and are patiently building up.
40′
Izwan fumbles the ball after a poor shot by Kedah but is able to claim the loose ball.
36′
Substitution Juma'at Jantan Yasir Hanapi
Yasir Hanapi is on for Jumaat Jantan. He will slot in at right midfield.
Juma'at Jantan Yasir HanapiYasir Hanapi is on for Jumaat Jantan. He will slot in at right midfield.
35′
Jumaat seems unable to continue and Yasir Hanapi is stripped and ready to come on.
35′
Sufian Anuar releases Khairul Amri down the left flank but he's smothered out.
31′
Jumaat Jantan is now in trouble. He seems to have gotten a concussion and is receiving treatment. It was an off-the-ball incident.
30′
Isa Halim is down on the floor after a high tackle. He hobbles off for treatment.
28′
Goal Sufian Anuar
Goal for the Lions and they lead again! Jumaat Jantan makes a yard of space on the right and puts in an amazing delivery for Sufian Anuar to head home!
Goal for the Lions and they lead again! Jumaat Jantan makes a yard of space on the right and puts in an amazing delivery for Sufian Anuar to head home!
26′
The referee is not doing himself any favours here. His decisions have been contentious and the fans are up in arms.
25′
Was that a penalty? Nizam seemed to be bundled over in the box but the referee waves play on. Nizam is furious.
24′
Khairul Amri has just produced a moment of breath taking skill to bring the roar back to the Jalan Besar faithful! The stadium is rocking despite the scoreline.
22′
We have a game on our hands! The goal has stunned the Lions into action and they bring the game to Kedah.
20′
Goal Khyril Zambri
And just like that, Kedah have an equaliser. Cross by Baddrol Bakhtiar is headed home past the stranded Izwan.
And just like that, Kedah have an equaliser. Cross by Baddrol Bakhtiar is headed home past the stranded Izwan.
19′
That's better from Kedah. Khyril Muhymeen gets behind the Lions defence but Bhai steps in and clears for a corner.
18′
Yellow Card Shevki Sha'aban
Shevki gets a caution for a foul on Vedran Gerc.
Shevki gets a caution for a foul on Vedran Gerc.
16′
Shahdan makes space and shoots at goal only to see his effort rise harmlessly.
14′
The Lions have reverted to a 4-4-2 with Sufian Anuar partnering Nizam upfront. Bhai takes over the Captain's armband from Shahril.
12′
That was Shahril Ishak's 13th goal of the season and it remains to be seen how the Lions react to his absence.
12′
Substitution S. Ishak Sufian Anuar
Shahril is unable to continue and Sufian comes on in his place.
S. Ishak Sufian AnuarShahril is unable to continue and Sufian comes on in his place.
9′
Injury S. Ishak
It is an important goal for the Lions but more importantly, Shahril Ishak injured himself in the process and is being stretchered off.
It is an important goal for the Lions but more importantly, Shahril Ishak injured himself in the process and is being stretchered off.
9′
Goal S. Ishak
Goal for the Lions! Long throw by Madhu into the box and Bhai heads it across goal for Shahril to stab it home!
Goal for the Lions! Long throw by Madhu into the box and Bhai heads it across goal for Shahril to stab it home!
7′
The delivery was good but the keeper was good to it. Lions have started the brighter.
6′
Nizam wins a freekick wide on the left for a foul and Shahdan stands over it!
6′
Shahdan with the corner but keeper Helmi Eliza calmly gathers it!
5′
Chance for the Lions! The ball bobbles around the Kedah box and Bhai swings a boot at it but it is deflected for a corner!
3′
The crowd tonight is in good voice urging the home team on with chants and drums!
2′
The Lions break quickly with Jumaat Jantan releasing Nizam down the right but the ball is won back by the Kedah defence.
1′
And we are off! The Lions attack from right to left and Kedah get us started!
One minute of silence is being observed for the late Dr. Lau.
Kedah, who can be mistaken for Norwich City, are kitted out in their green and yellow.
The teams are out and we are about to kick-off!
The Jalan Besar wave is back and in full flow! The fans are expectant and can the Lions deliver? Stay tuned to find out!
We are less than 5 minutes away from kick-off and the fans are creating a din!
Kedah also boast Baddrol Bakhtiar who captained the Malaysian side in the SEA games 2011!
The Lions defence will have to keep a keen eye on Croatian striker Vedran Gerc who has recently joined Kedah and will be keen to give a good account of himself!
The Lions miss vice-captain Hariss Harun with an injury but have named a strong side for this clash with forward Khairul Nizam raring to go after missing much of the season with injury.
The fans have packed the Jalan Besar Stadium tonight as the Lions return to MSL action against Kedah!
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Marlon Alex James Striker ATM |
14 | 2 |
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Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh Striker PKNS |
8 | 1 |
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F. Roslan Striker Pahang |
8 | 0 |
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S. Ishak Midfielder LionsXII |
7 | 1 |
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Idlan Talaha Midfielder Darul Takzim |
7 | 0 |