Sri Pahang FC Ends Decade-Long Wait to Reach Malaysia Cup Final
TEMERLOH, Feb 2 (Bernama) — Four-time champions Sri Pahang FC ended a decade-long wait to book a ticket to the 2024/2025 Malaysia Cup final with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Sabah FC at the Temerloh Municipal Council Stadium here tonight.
Semi-Final Match Report
The two teams were tied 1-1 in the first semi-final at the Likas Stadium, Kota Kinabalu on Jan 18. In today’s action, Sri Pahang FC who kicked off the match with an aggressive approach from the start, missed the opportunity to take the lead as early as the 15th minute when Sherman’s dangerous attempt with a powerful kick from outside the penalty box, slightly exceeded the Sabah goal.
The home team finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, when Sabah defender, Park Tae Su headed Muhammad Baqiuddin Shamsuddin’s pass into his own goal. Undaunted by the setback, Sabah quickly equalized through S. Kumaahran’s goal in the 77th minute to drag the match into extra time with the aggregate tied at 2-2 until the final whistle.
However, Sherman, the Liberian import emerged as the hero for Sri Pahang FC when he managed to strike the winning goal after beating Damien Khai Lim in the Sabah goal in the 106th minute.
Road to the Final
Yesterday, JDT confirmed their place in the Malaysia Cup final for the fifth time in a row after beating Terengganu FC 6-1 on aggregate. The last time Sri Pahang FC played in the Malaysia Cup final was in 2014, when they emerged champions by beating JDT 5-3 on penalties after the two teams were tied 2-2.
Pahang had also lifted the Malaysia Cup in 1983, 1992 and 2013, while Sabah entered the final in 2003.
Conclusion
Sri Pahang FC’s victory marks the end of a decade-long wait to reach the Malaysia Cup final. The team will face defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on April 26 in the final. With their experience and determination, Sri Pahang FC is expected to put up a strong fight against JDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who won the semi-final match between Sri Pahang FC and Sabah FC?
A: Sri Pahang FC won the match 2-1 in extra time, with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Q: Who will Sri Pahang FC face in the Malaysia Cup final?
A: Sri Pahang FC will face defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) on April 26.
Q: How many times has Sri Pahang FC lifted the Malaysia Cup?
A: Sri Pahang FC has lifted the Malaysia Cup four times, in 1983, 1992, 2013, and 2014.
Q: How many times has Sabah entered the Malaysia Cup final?
A: Sabah has entered the Malaysia Cup final once, in 2003.