Sarawak’s Milos Raickovic controls the ball during the Super League match against Felda United at the Stadium Negeri. — Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) mantained their lead in the Super League after defeating Pahang 2-0 at the Darul Makmur Stadium in Kuantan on Tuesday.
The Southern Tiger’s 11th victory in 15 matches took their tally to 36 points, with a nine-point lead over second-placed Kedah who also won at home.
JDT opened scoring in the first minute through Gonzalo Cabrera while I gnacio Insa Bohigues netted the second in the 85th minute.
Pahang had an opportunity to equalise in the 61st minute but Matheus Alves Leandro’s goal was disallowed by the referee as he was ruled offside.
Earlier, a prayer ceremony and minute of silence was observed to honour the death of former Pahang Football Association (PBNP) secretary-general Fuzzeimi Ibrahim, 60, who died on Saturday, believed to be due to a heart attack.
At the Stadium Negeri in Kuching, Felda United wrapped up a comfortable 3-1 win over Sarawak with Brazilian import Thiago Augusto Fernandes scoring a hat-trick, through goals in the 10th, 36th and 54th minutes while Mohamad Alif Hassan scored the consolation goal for the hosts in the 70th minute. — Bernama