KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang pulled of a pleasant upset by beating high riding Lions XII from Singapore 2-1 in their first leg Malaysia Cup quarterfinal match at the Darul Makmur Stadium in Kuantan Tuesday.
The slim one goal margin may not hold out when Pahang enter the Lion’s den in Singapore for the second leg but with vast experience on their side, Pahang will be looking tame the Lions at their own den.
Despite playing in the Premier League competition, Pahang had shown tremendous form against Super League teams Selangor, T-Team and Sarawak in the Malaysia Cup group matches.
Their thumping 6-1 victory over Sarawak was the highlight of the East Coast team that is coached by former international Dollah Salleh and tonight’s win against the Super League runner-up further underlines their capability.
Hafiz Kamal was the toast of the Pahang side when he struck the winner in the 76th minute after both teams were tied 1-1 when import Maycon Calvalho’s 9th minute goal was cancelled out by Safirul Sulaiman’s 20th minute strike. –Bernama