Result: CABJ 1 - 2 Southern FC
Goal scorer: Ruffie
Venue of the game was at Setia Alam, The game kicked off at 5:30 p.m.
Finally, the long awaited clash between CABJ and Southern has emerged. Southern was among the elite teams that made it through to the Semis, and the winner of this game will definitely go to the Finals. The atmosphere before the game was very tense because both teams needed the win in order to qualify for the Finals.
Early in the first half, both teams were very cautious in their gameplay as they don't want to make mistakes that can cost them the game. Also, Southern showed no intention to press CABJ as CABJ managed to hold on the ball possession. After a while, the game looked to be more open and both teams started to attack on both ends. But eventually, it was Southern's luck as they broke the deadlock in the midst of half time. The goal came from a corner kick as the ball curled directly into the nearpost unguarded by our defender. The goal was a blunder, as it was the defender's duty to clear the ball but didn't manage to. Southern lead a goal to nil right before half time.
During the interval, the coach told us to put in more aggression and determination into the game as we were chasing a goal down. Some changes were made and second half continues.
During second half, CABJ put more effort in their attack thus making Southern on their toe whilst defending. Their defensive backline was busy throughout the second half as CABJ looking for the equaliser. Later, we managed to get a penalty and it was converted by Ruffie. 1-1 the scoreline, and CABJ were looking for the winning goal. But again, luck was on Southern's side as they scored the winning goal late in the game that was finished by their target man Chris. Unlucky day for CABJ...
Final scoreline CABJ 1 - 2 Southern FC.
