Selangor striker Fadzli inspires them to win despite abuse from fans

The love affair between former international Fadzli Saari and the Selangor fans is fast coming to an end.

The 500-odd paying fans vented their anger at Selangor's weak performance by hurling abuse at Fadzli despite the team's 2-0 victory over Police in a Malaysia Cup Group D match at Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday.

"Baik tak payah main," (Better still don't play) was among the abuse fans hurled at the 27-year-old midfielder-cum-striker at half time. Some of it were unprintable.

However, the abuse only inspired Fadzli and he scored a brace in the second half to earn Selangor their first victory in the competition.
 

Selangor coach K. Devan was upset with the attitude of some of the fans.

"Our fans need to be patient. We are trying our best and this victory is a good start. We need our fans at the stadiums as their support will motivate the players," said Devan at Shah Alam Stadium.

"Fadzli scored both Selangor goals despite a facial injury. He is at least trying to play good football. I believe he will return to his best soon."

On whether Saturday's win was a sign of Selangor's Malaysia Cup resurrection, Devan said his team are not at their near best yet.

"We cannot predict much after just one victory. My players, no doubt, are showing more commitment but they are still far from their best. We need more wins to get back on track.

"We scored only two goals from 16 chances today (Saturday). Like I said before, we do not have strikers but those that I have are doing their best," he said.

Devan, however, admitted he has not found his team's winning line-up.

"The source of our problem is the strike force. I've been trying out defenders and midfielders in attack after Safee (Sali) left. It is tough but my players are beginning to show their mettle," he added.

Selangor continue their Malaysia Cup campaign against high-riding Kuala Lumpur at Selayang Stadium tomorrow.