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Fans' Rating UiTM 0-3 LionsXII: Shaiful Esah nets stunning goal as Lions march into second round
By Keeshaanan Sundaresan
Zeng Liwei
All bets were laid in favour of the LionsXII team prior to this David vs Goliath clash, with the LionsXII heading into it as massive favourites. Predictably so, Sundramoorthy's men started the match strongly.
Within the first 10 minutes of the game, Shahdan Sulaiman picked out Shaiful Esah on the left hand side with a good pass. The latter then managed a first-time volley which rattled the post before hitting the back of the net, leaving UiTM's goalkeeper shell-shocked.
However, the torment was not about to stop for the home side, as LionsXII doubled their lead just five minutes later courtesy of a Madhu Mohana header. Shaiful's free-kick found Madhu's head perfectly as the right back nodded the ball home from close range, to extend their lead.
But UiTM slowly found their rhythm as the game proceeded. Mohd Shafiq's shot came agonizingly close, but unfortunately flew over the bar. Meor Nasrullah then found some space on the right flank and launched a teasing cross into the box but the on-rushing Mohd Hidayat failed to make any contact with ball.
The LionsXII were beginning to show signs of complacency at this point of time, with Nasril Izzat testing Hyrulnizam from long range, before Saiful Riduwan's shot skimmed above the bar in the 38th minute. Nonetheless, the score remained in favour of the away side until half time.
The second-half took off on a rather similar note, with Safuwan's header going wide after a terrific cross from Shaiful Esah. However, UiTM were not prepared to go down easily in this fixture, with Hidayat's superb shot forcing a save from Hyrulnizam on the hour mark.
It started to become a rather drabby encounter, with both sides battling mainly in midfield. However, LionsXII managed to force in a late third goal in the 83rd minute as UiTM's skipper Shahir Ismail headed into his own net after a speculative cross from Shahdan on the right.
Despite the defeat, UiTM gave a good account of themselves, while for V. Sundramoorthy's side, they will gladly return home to rest and recuperate before their next match against Felda United on March 3rd.
Within the first 10 minutes of the game, Shahdan Sulaiman picked out Shaiful Esah on the left hand side with a good pass. The latter then managed a first-time volley which rattled the post before hitting the back of the net, leaving UiTM's goalkeeper shell-shocked.
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However, the torment was not about to stop for the home side, as LionsXII doubled their lead just five minutes later courtesy of a Madhu Mohana header. Shaiful's free-kick found Madhu's head perfectly as the right back nodded the ball home from close range, to extend their lead.
But UiTM slowly found their rhythm as the game proceeded. Mohd Shafiq's shot came agonizingly close, but unfortunately flew over the bar. Meor Nasrullah then found some space on the right flank and launched a teasing cross into the box but the on-rushing Mohd Hidayat failed to make any contact with ball.
The LionsXII were beginning to show signs of complacency at this point of time, with Nasril Izzat testing Hyrulnizam from long range, before Saiful Riduwan's shot skimmed above the bar in the 38th minute. Nonetheless, the score remained in favour of the away side until half time.
The second-half took off on a rather similar note, with Safuwan's header going wide after a terrific cross from Shaiful Esah. However, UiTM were not prepared to go down easily in this fixture, with Hidayat's superb shot forcing a save from Hyrulnizam on the hour mark.
It started to become a rather drabby encounter, with both sides battling mainly in midfield. However, LionsXII managed to force in a late third goal in the 83rd minute as UiTM's skipper Shahir Ismail headed into his own net after a speculative cross from Shahdan on the right.
Despite the defeat, UiTM gave a good account of themselves, while for V. Sundramoorthy's side, they will gladly return home to rest and recuperate before their next match against Felda United on March 3rd.
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| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Shahril Ishak
Midfielder LionsXII |
1 | 0 |
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Joseph Kalang Tie
Midfielder Terengganu |
1 | 0 |
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Sufian Anuar
Striker LionsXII |
1 | 0 |