Malaysia Super League 2012: Matchweek 5 report

Michael Nicoise and Michael Baird proved to be the toast for PKNS and Sabah respectively as they fought for a draw in a closely contested tie in the Petaling Jaya Stadium. PKNS who took a 2-0 lead, self destructed in the last 20 minutes as they allowed Sabah to peg back into the game. Shahrudin Yakop equalizing goal was the icing on the cake for Sabah as they got a valuable point from Kuala Lumpur.

Francis Forkey Doe continued his goal scoring form as the Liberian scored the only goal to silence the Singaporean crowd. Terengganu who had difficulties adapting to the synthetic pitch certainly had to thank Hariss Harun as his fumbled clearance was exploited by Doe and the striker duly obliged by scoring the winning goal.

After 442 minutes, Kedah scored their first goal of the season but it wasn’t enough as they were humbled by Johor FC. Playing at Alor Setar, goals from Azi Shahril Azmi, skipper, Riduan Ma’on and Khaironnisam Sahabuddin were enough for Johor FC to secure their second win of the season. Khyril Muhymeen scored the consolation goal as Kedah continued their poor streak in the Super League.

The Settlers were made to slog against the Seladangs as they were beaten 2-1 in the Hang Jebat Stadium. Michael Kubala continued his impressive form as the Slovakian scored his 2^nd goal of the season. Farderin Kadir equalized for Felda United but Lazar Popovic had other ideas for Perak. The Serbian seems to have found his confidence as his deflected shot secured the game for Perak.

Kelantan were majestic in front of their home supporters as they beat a poor Kuala Lumpur side, 3-0. Goals from Norhshahrul Idlan Talaha, Badri Radzi and Danny Antwi cheered the home fans but the home team could have added more as Mohammad Ghaddar was guilty of miss guilt edge chances.

Kalle Sone came back with a bang as he scored for Sarawak but his team could only manage a draw against visiting side. Negeri Sembilan. Syakir Ali gave Negeri Sembilan the lead but Kalle Sone scored the equalizer when he buried his penalty past Farizal Marlias. Shukor Adan restored Negeri’s lead but Zamri Morshidi was the hero for Sarawak as he scored the equalizing goal for the Crocs.

Lasly, Selangor ended their jinx against T Team as they beat the home side, 2-1 in the Sultan Nasiruddin Shah Stadium. Lebanese defender, Ramez Dayoub scored his first goal for Selangor but Zairo continued his goalscoring form as he equalized for T Team. Safiq Rahim’s inclusion proved to be the masterstroke as help set up Azidan Sarudin’s goal to give Selangor their first win against T Team after 4 games.