07 Jan Selangor continue winning run

SELANGOR maintained their winning streak in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) when they defeated Perak 3-1 at the Shah Alam Stadium yesterday. Inspired by the 4-1 win over Kedah in the Charity Shield match on Saturday, Selangor pressured their visitors early. But Perak, coached by M. Karathu, drew first blood through Razali Umar Kandasamy whose powerful shot sailed past Selangor goalkeeper Hamsani Ahmad. But K. Devan’s boys remained calm and in the 33rd minute, national striker Safee Sali chipped the ball over Perak goalkeeper Megat Amir. In the 63rd minute Selangor’s Amirulhadi Zainal collected a loose ball inside the box and beat Megat Amir once again to make it 2-1. In the 76th minute D. Surendran’s cross was headed in by Nasriq Baharomto complete the victory.

Meanwhile, things are not looking good for defending champions Kedah who lost 3-0 to Negri Sembilan at the Paroi Stadium. National skipper Shukor Adan opened accounts in the 15th minute while Zaquan Adha scored in the 37th minute and K. Dhanaraj sealed the win for Wan Jamak Hassan’s team in the 70th minute. At the Utama Stadium, Northern Lions Perlis mauled Pahang 3-2. Johor FC came from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw at the Jcorp Stadium. At the Petaling Jaya Stadium, UPB MyTeam were hammered 4-2 by Kelantan. KL Plus managed to pull off a 2-1 win over Terengganu while 2007 Premier League champions Kuala Muda Naza gunned down Police 1-0 at the Darulaman Stadium.