KUCHING: The Crocs will lock horns with Perak in their second match of the 2014 Malaysia Cup at the Perak Stadium tonight.
File photo of Griffiths after scoring a goal against Terengganu last week. He is expected to spearhead Sarawak’s attack tonight against Perak. — Photo by Chimon Upon
Robert Alberts
Both teams had won their respective first match last week.
The two teams last met in May when Sarawak suffered their worst Super League result with a 1-4 thrashing.
A daunting task awaits the Crocs who travel to Ipoh on the back of last week’s narrow 3-2 win over Terengganu.
“The player really want to wipe out the memories of being beaten there last May and their response during training have been very positive,” coach Robert Alberts told The Borneo Post yesterday.
Leftback Ramesh Lai Ban Huat will not be able to play in his hometown team as he joins Muamer Salibasic and right defender Mafry Balang on the injured list.
Mazwandi Zekeria and Dzulazlan Ibrahim are expected to take up their defensive positions with Sani Anuar Kamsani, who was Sarawak’s hero last week with his crucial saves, between the posts.
“Ronny (Harun) will start again tomorrow as he was sitting at the sidelines serving a suspension during the last match. He is likely to partner Gabor (Gyepes),” Alberts added.
Ryan Griffiths should be leading the attack after his two goals against Terengganu. Joseph Kalang Tie and Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli provide the other attacking options.
Alberts is likely to stick to the same players as last week – Junior Eldstal, S. Chanturu, Shahrol Saperi and Rashid Aya – in midfield.
In the other Group B match tonight, Terengganu will face Kedah at the Darul Aman Stadium.