PDRM FC Coach Admits Selangor FC’s Determination Gave Red Giants Upper Hand in Challenge Cup Final 1
Petalinging Jaya, Feb 16 (Bernama) — Despite having a numerical advantage, PDRM FC head coach P. Maniam admitted that Selangor FC’s determination with 10 men gave the Red Giants the upper hand in the 2024-2025 Challenge Cup Final 1 at the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) Stadium last night.
Resilience and Intensity Key to Selangor FC’s Victory
Maniam also credited the Red Giants’ resilience and intensity after receiving a red card, while emphasizing the need for his team to improve their transition play and work harder for the next match.
"In football when you play with 10 players, they will be giving more than 100 per cent but us with 11 players, we were a little bit more comfortable. This is what psychology sometimes does, but anyway, congratulations to Selangor," he said during the post-match press conference last night.
Coach Kinoshi Praises Team’s Effort
Meanwhile, Selangor FC head coach Katsuhito Kinoshi described his team’s 3-2 victory over the Cops as a "big win," praising their resilience after being reduced to 10 men just 10 minutes into the match.
"For me, it’s a big win. Playing with 10 players for 80 minutes is never easy, but at halftime, we reminded the players to stay united and be on the same page," he said, eager to lift the cup with his team.
Opportunity for PDRM FC to Regroup and Improve
Maniam emphasized that PDRM FC must understand that they have another opportunity to win in the Final 2 and that it will not be easy, but it’s not impossible.
"I don’t want to give excuses, I take blame because I am the coach. We have another opportunity (the Final 2), so the players must understand, we are going to play another 90 minutes, it will not be easy, but it’s not impossible (for us to win)," he said.
Second Leg of the Final to Take Place on Feb 22
The two teams will face off again in the second leg of the final on Feb 22 at the same venue.
PDRM FC’s Last Season’s Victory
PDRM FC clinched last season’s title after defeating Kuching City with a 4-1 aggregate score in the final.
Conclusion
The 2024-2025 Challenge Cup Final 1 ended with a thrilling 3-2 victory for Selangor FC, who showed great resilience and determination despite being reduced to 10 men early in the match. PDRM FC, on the other hand, will need to regroup and improve their performance in the next match to have a chance of winning the title.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the outcome of the 2024-2025 Challenge Cup Final 1?
A: Selangor FC won 3-2 against PDRM FC.
Q: How many players did Selangor FC have on the field during the match?
A: 10 players, after receiving a red card just 10 minutes into the match.
Q: What is PDRM FC’s next opportunity to win the title?
A: The second leg of the final will take place on Feb 22.
Q: How did PDRM FC perform in last season’s final?
A: They defeated Kuching City with a 4-1 aggregate score.