KOTA KINABALU, Aug 14 — Even home advantage failed Sabah FC as they lost 1-2 to Selangor FC in their Super League match at Likas Stadium here last night.
Both teams were sluggish at the start of the first half, and Selangor and Sabah keepers Khairul Fahmi Che Mat and Samuel Somerville went largely untested until a mistake by Selangor’s Safuwan Baharudin, who scored an own goal in the 27th minute, when he deflected a shot by Sabah’s Jafri Chew in the penalty area.
But it took Selangor less than five minutes to secure an equaliser, with a lovely shot from import player Ronnie Fernandez in the 31st minute.
In the second half, both teams were eager to attack, but failed to produce any credible attempts at goal.
Finally, in the 86th minute, the visitors found their tempo and secured Selangor’s win with a shot by Harith Haiqal in the penalty box.
— Bernama
