MUNRO INVITATIONAL FOOTBALL CUP 2014 (3rd Placing): CABJ vs Real Diva

CABJ VS Real Diva (3rd Place match for Munro Cup 2014)

                After CABJ failed to win their semi-final match against Southern FC, we were set to play against Real Diva who defeated Subang FC in their semi-final match. Real Diva prove to be the ‘Dark Horse’ in this tournament as no one expected them to reach this far. 

                The semi-final match against Real Diva was played at UiTM’s Sport Complex. The weather is nice for a football match since throughout this year end, Malaysia will experience rainy weather. The field was superb. Unlike the one CABJ played at 3K when it’s rain.

                The match kick-off. Both teams played well. Controlling the ball. Passing around but there are no real chances in front of the goal. Late in the first half, Real Diva took their opportunity to score a goal after a scramble in front of CABJ penalty box after a free kick given to them. Unfortunately, CABJ's no 4, Imran Mazli intention to clear the ball was unlucky since the ball flew into the net and beating Wan Ajmal. A superb own goal by our no 4. First half Real Diva lead 1-0.

               

                In the second half, CABJ kept on attacking but Real Diva’s defends was very stubborn and solid as they used experience centre back who controlled firmly the backline. All of the attacks was held by their two experienced centre back. Ungku Nazrin, CABJ striker who played centre midfielder role that day took the opportunity that was given to him after Imran Mazli road to redemption was again blocked. Rebound ball was straight away striked by Ungku Nazrin from long range to beat Real Diva’s goalkeeper. The match ended 1-1 as both teams didn't manage to find the winning goal.

                According to Munro Cup rules, there is no extra time given after a draw. The referee called both captains and told them that penalty kick will decide who wins the 2^nd runner up of Munro Cup.

CABJ Penalty takers:

1.       Ikram Al-Rashid (Missed)

2.       Imran Mazli

3.       Norrizal Wazir

4.       Ahmed Barakat

5.       Rashyad

6.       Ameer Aizat

7.       Affendi

Real Diva’s first kicker missed the penalty which was saved by our outstanding Wan Ajmal who did saved few of Real Diva’s shots. Unfortunately, Ikram Al-Rashid, CABJ’s captain also missed the first kick. Then the penalty shoot-out come to an end after the referee decided sudden death penalty. Luckily CABJ get to kick the ball and Real Diva need to keep it out the net. Affendi took the last penalty which sealed CABJ as 2^nd runner up of Munro Cup.

Hawushh!!