TEMERLOH, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kuching City FC had no problem beating Sri Pahang FC 2-0 in a Super League action tonight at the Temerloh Municipal Council Stadium, here tonight.
The match between Kuching City FC and Sri Pahang FC played tonight was initially played on Nov 2, last year but had to be postponed due to heavy rain and a water-logged pitch.
In the previous match, Kuching FC had taken a 1-0 lead through Yuki Tanigawa's goal in the 14th minute before the match was postponed due to heavy rain and a water-logged field.
In tonight’s action, Sri Pahang continuously launched attacks towards the Kuching City goal but the visitors managed to absorb the pressure to prevent the home side from scoring.
At the start of the second half, the home team almost scored through David Rowley who tried to snatch Manuel Federico Hidalgo's pass, but the ball only went over the post in the 50th minute and Rowley once again had a chance to score when he struck from inside the penalty box, but the attempt was saved by goalkeeper, Wan Muhammad Azraie in the 61st minute.
Kuching City FC however, mnaged to strike through Zahrul Nizwan Joe Kifli’s powerful strike to ensure all three points.
Sri Pahang, the Malaysia Cup finalist, however, have failed to win their last eight fixtures in the Super League, losing five and registering draws in three.
The winless streak resulted in Sri Pahang FC rooted in 11th spot with 17 points while Kuching City FC are in fifth spot with 30 points.
-- BERNAMA
