JDT wins the Super League for the fifth consecutive season

JDT wins the Super League for the fifth consecutive season

Published: Sunday, July 22, 2018

Johor: Johor Darul Ta'in (JDT) won the Super League title for the fifth consecutive season defeating Kelantan 4-0 at Tan Sri Hassan Yunos Stadium in Larkin.

They collected a total of 53 points after playing 20 games so far, 18 points ahead of his nearest pursuer, Perak, who had 35 points.

Kelantan, who had only 15 points with just four straight wins and three draws, stayed at the bottom of the table and probably eliminated from the Super League challenge next season.

In tonight's match, the goals of the four South Tigers were scored in the second half, the first being the result of a shot from afar by Argentine Fernando Elizari in the 50th minute and the second by Mohd Afiq Fazail, only five minutes later.

Kelantan attempted to defend himself by recruiting several substitute players, but failed to limit continued attacks from the home team, resulting in a third goal by the young player Mohd Safawi Rasid in the 79th minute.

JDT captain Safiq Rahim added salt to Kelantan's injury thanks to a penalty shot by the referee after defender S.Kunalan was offended by Kelantan's players in the penalty area. repair.

The Super League trophy was presented by JDT President Tunku Aminah Sultan Ibrahim and attended by the President of the Malaysian Football Association (FAM), Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin. – Bernama