The Gliders has again showed their fighting spirit to win with a comeback against RialDiva FC on Sunday at Setia Alam. The same scoreline of 4-2 was produced for a vital three points to make CABJ two points clear at the top of the table.
CABJ started their attack early in the first half when Ikram Al-Rashid could not tap the ball in from a low cross by Azrul Raimie Razi. Not long after that, a counter attack by RialDiva FC produced the opening goal for the match.
CABJ did not give up easily as they tried to find an equaliser by creating chances by chances but luck was not on their side when a shot by Azrul Raimie flew over an open goal. The Gliders then came back into the game when a fine through ball from Ungku Nazrin Hakim found M Ruffie Abd Aziz, and he scored his first goal of Munro League with a lob.
Under pressured RialDiva defenders then was caught up by mistake at the back. Ahmed Barakat did not wait for long to put on pressure and took his shot that was deflected before going into the goal. CABJ leads by 2-1 during half time.
On the second half, CABJ went into the field with confidence by having most of the time with the ball. Fresh legs came in to strengthen the squad, Ameer Aizat Abd Jalil scored form distance on the right flank widen the gap to make it 3-1.
All eyes on the referee when M Ruffie was tackled inside the box. A call for penalty was expected but the referee did not make the call. Right after that moment, RialDiva took their chance to counter attack and scored their second goal of the match.
The Gliders felt under pressure but they managed to control the game and the final goal came when Ameer Aizat's cross found M Rahimi Razak to slot the ball home with his knee. Rahimi has scored 8 goals in 8 matches so far this year.
Final Score: CABJ 4-2 RialDiva FC
Scorer(s): M Ruffie, Ahmed, Ameer Aizat, Rahimi
Assist(s): Ungku Nazrin Hakim, Ameer Aizat
MOTM: M Ruffie, Ungku Nazrin Hakim
The Gliders before the game
