Sarawak’s Gabor Gyepes (centre) heads the ball to score against Selangor PKNS FC during their Super League match at the Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Selayang on Friday. — Bernama photo
KUCHING: Things are certainly looking up for the Crocs. The team moved to the top of the Super League (six points from four matches) after their convincing 2-0 win against PKNS FC at Stadium Selayang on Friday night.
This is the first time Sarawak have led teams in the nation’s top tier in the league’s 11-year history. The team proved their worth both in attack and defence last Friday.
The two goals came in the first half.
Milorad Janjus (9th minute) tapped in the ball following Ronny Harun’s throw-in.
Seven minutes later, another throw by Ronny found Gabor Geypes who used his height to head home the second goal.
PKNS FC responded vigorously as expected.
But Sarawak’s defence thwarted all attempts including several dangerous runs by Karlo Primorac and Patrick Ronaldinho to the final whistle.
When contacted by thesundaypost yesterday, coach Robert Alberts was full of praise for several players who were key to this victory.
Ronny Harun was influential for his input in set pieces while both Milorad and Gabor’s selection for the team were paying off.
“Both Gabor and Ronny were outstanding especially in stopping the attacks from PKNS and killed off various opportunities from the opponent to score.
“We defended deep in the game as we realised that the players were tired due to the match schedule being close between each game,” said Alberts.
Stand-in goalkeeper Mohd Fadzley Abdul Rahman has also coped well in Sani Anuar Kamsani’s absence due to a red card and subsequent suspension.
The coach added that team members were also showing improved blending in and cooperation.
On preparation for next Tuesday’s first leg of the FA Cup quarter finals against Felda United, Alberts said, “We will assess the players on Monday before deciding who will be starting on Tuesday’s match.”
The match will be the third away assignment for the team since they travelled to Peninsula Malaysia just before the FA Cup clash with Selangor on Feb 4.