The Gliders are now back on winning track as CABJ beat Underdog United 3-1 at Stadium Kota Raja, Kelang. It is Bukit Jelutong's first win in the last four matches.
Ayaz Nassir was picked up as the first eleven by assistant manager, Brian Nathan. A nervy start by the defender with both teams played controlled football.
After 10 minutes, an attack from the left was launched by CABJ. Ikram Al-Rashid set up for Affendi Amir before the forward scored from outside of the penalty box into the top corner of the opponent's goal.
Underdog United changed the gameplay with higher pace and control the possession of the ball, making CABJ's defender shaky.
However, Affendi again found a breakthrough. He managed to beat two defenders and and earned himself an one-on-one opportunity but this time the forward could not finish to put the ball into the back of the net.
Underdog United started strong in the second half but they could not score the equaliser. They won a free kick at the edge of the penalty box, fouled by Syamsul Hezri. A shot from a free kick was well saved by Zaid Zainal for a corner.
A counter attack from CABJ with Ameer Aizat's blazing run on the right created space for the Gliders but Ameer could not finish the job.
Muhammad Wildan later came in CABJ, replacing Muhammad Firdaus. His first touch of the game put himself a good position to score and he did not fail as his long range shot found the back of the net.
Another chance came for Ameer Aizat, after he received a through ball from Adly Saifullah. He did not fail this time to make the scoreline 3-0. However, Underdog scored their goal from the spot after a handball by Syed Mohd Shahril.
The third half showed a simple gameplay by the Gliders with having a lot of possession. Ikram and Azrul Raimie had their chances but the scoreline remained at 3-1 until the final whistle was blown.
Final Score: Underdog United 1-3 CABJ
Scorer (s): Affendi Amir, Muhammad Wildan, Ameer Aizat
Assist (s): Ikram Al-Rashid, Adly Saifullah
MOTM: M Akif Sharifuddin, Rizwan Kamil, Affendi Amir
CABJ
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Underdog
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6 (5)
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Shots (on target)
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6 (4)
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10
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Fouls
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3
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1
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Corner Kicks
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4
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2
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Offside
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14
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43%
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Possessions
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57%
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1
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Yellow Cards
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1
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0
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Red Cards
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0
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5
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Saves
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3
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