Relegated Pahang hope their poor run in the Super League will not affect their crucial match against Sime Darby FC in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup play-off at the Selayang Stadium tonight.
After finishing second from bottom, Pahang found themselves out of contention for the Malaysia Cup but were given a lifeline when the FA of Malaysia withdrew Young Tigers A due to their Olympic qualifying commitments.
Following their dismal performance in the league, Pahang could suffer another heartbreak at the hands of a young and energetic Sime Darby, who finished fifth in the Premier League this season.
Following their dismal performance in the league, Pahang could suffer another heartbreak at the hands of a young and energetic Sime Darby, who finished fifth in the Premier League this season.
Team manager Datuk Che Nasir Salleh has reminded Pahang not to take Sime Darby FC lightly as they are capable of causing an upset but not much is known about the club who won the FAM League last year.
"Our strikers need to be sharp in front of goal and bring a healthy cushion for the return leg on Friday."
Despite recording notable wins against Super League champions Kelantan and Selangor this year, the 1992 Malaysia Cup champions, strengthened by seven experienced players this season, failed to make an impact.
Despite recording notable wins against Super League champions Kelantan and Selangor this year, the 1992 Malaysia Cup champions, strengthened by seven experienced players this season, failed to make an impact.
A 1-0 defeat against Kedah on the last day of the league fixtures on July 6, saw them being relegated to the Premier League alongside Perlis.
Failure to qualify for the group stage of the Malaysia Cup this year will see several players from Pahang going out on loan to other teams.
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