Going into this match, CABJ started with the usual formation and tactics as the Gliders did not know the background of Kawan Lama FC. Kareem Adzman made his debut for the team with the first goalkeeper Zaid Zainal was ruled out due to injury.
Overall, the Gliders played well and dominated 75% of possession while KLFC were playing a defensive game.
CABJ failed to score an early goal as there was no penetration. Ameer Aizat missed the very first real chance when his shot was well saved by the goalkeeper. Ameer couldn't convert the rebound as his shot hit the bar. However, the Gliders maintained their possession until the end of the first half with a 0-0 scoreline.
On the second half, CABJ started aggressively in attacks. KLFC made a lot of fouls but the Gliders again failed to take the opportunities to score. With both teams were playing a physical game, the Gliders also conceded numbers of fouls, one near to the penalty box. The KLFC player took a shot from the free kick but went wide to hit the side netting.
The Gliders were more aggressive on the third half to break the deadlock. Another chance came when Affendi Amir beat the last man but his shot was again, well saved by the goalkeeper. CABJ scored the only goal of the match when Ameer's shot found the net, assisted by a classy chip-through-ball pass by Affendi.
Men of the match: Muizz Raof, Syamsul Hezri, Ameer Aizat.
CABJ 1-0 Kawan Lama FC
