Malaysia Cup: Sabah FC Cruise into Quarter-Finals with 7-0 Aggregate Score
Match Report
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 27 (Bernama) – Sabah FC lived up to expectations by cruising into the quarter-finals of the 2024/2025 Malaysia Cup, eliminating PT Athletic on a 7-0 aggregate score after winning 3-0 in the round of 16 second leg match here tonight.
The Match
The clash at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras saw visiting side Sabah, who played without a head coach following the departure of Datuk Ong Kim Swee last Thursday, receive stiff competition that saw the score tied without a goal in the first half.
Turning Point
However, the start of the second half saw Sabah breaking the deadlock after Abdul Latiff Suhaimi was adjudged to have brought down Muhammad Farhan Roslan inside the box through a Video Assist Referee (VAR) referral. Striker Darren Lok stepped up to calmly complete the spot kick in the 67th minute.
Double the Lead
Six minutes later, Sabah doubled their lead through midfielder Stuart Wilkin’s volley after receiving a pass from Telmo Castanheira. Brazilian import striker Joao Pedro completed Sabah’s victory over the A1 semi-pro side after sealing in the team’s third goal by heading in Danial Ting’s cross in the 81st minute.
Penalty Miss
Pedro, however, missed a golden chance to score a second personal goal after being awarded a penalty kick when the ball hit the hands of an opposing player, but his attempt was denied by goalkeeper Muhammad Syakir Danial Ma’amal Hajri in the 83rd minute.
Quarter-Finals
In the quarter-finals, Sabah, who are three-time runners-up, are scheduled to face either Penang FC or Kuching City FC.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Who won the match?
A: Sabah FC won the match 3-0. - Q: Who did Sabah FC eliminate in the round of 16?
A: Sabah FC eliminated PT Athletic. - Q: Who will Sabah FC face in the quarter-finals?
A: Sabah FC will face either Penang FC or Kuching City FC in the quarter-finals.