Kelantan 4-1 PKNS

Super-sub Khyril Muhymeen's header sealed Malaysia win over Yemen

Khyril celebrates winning goal against Yemen

Malaysia bounced back after going behind through an early strike from Yemeni striker Ayman Al-Hagri, but a goal from Pahang wizard Azamuddin Akil and a point blank header from Kedah maestro Khyril Muhymeen completed Malaysia first ever win in Asian Cup 2015 Qualifier

Malaysia succumbed to a heavy 4-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia easily dominated in the first half but a massive change of line-up in the second half including the return of Malaysia captain Safiq Rahim in the second half with a courageous display which saw him on the scoresheet as well but just could not prevent from beaten by a quality opponent

Selangor held by enthusiastic Tampines Rovers

A brace from Forkey Doe followed by an amazing strike from Amri Yahyah could not bring their side to the first ever win in AFC Cup this season as they were pegged by Singaporean champions who narrowly managed to avoid defeat 

Lions XII 1-0 Kelantan

Syafiq Ghani easily past Khairul Fahmi Che Mat

Kelantan's defensive calamities punished by young Lions XII Syafiq Ghani to put Lions XII very much in a title frame and capped one of the worst performance by The Red Warrior this season  

Ten men Selangor demolished mega-rich Johor DT

Selangor proved money can't buy success as they easily overcome The Southern Tiger despite playing with 10 men to secure one of the biggest result this season

The Red Giants proved too strong for the visitors as they crushed title rivals Johor DT 4-1 in an exciting encounter at Shah Alam Stadium.

Selangor lining up Peter Chrappan in the starting eleven as a replacement for the banned Ramez Dayoub, released by The Red Giants last week while Adib Abdul Latif get the nod ahead of captain Asrarudin Putra.

Johor DT lining up almost an unchanged line-up with Muslim Ahmad sitting on the bench this time and captain Safiq Rahim back in the starting eleven after injury absence.

Selangor have an early lead through S. Kunanlan with a fluke goal in the 4th minute.

The home side doubled their lead this time through Francis Forkey Doe who scored in a close range finish with Johor DT goalkeeper Zamir Selamat failed to hold the ball that went straight into the net.

With Johor DT falling behind again with two goals, they should have think to tighten the defence more or change the tactical approach during half-time interval but Fandi Ahmad thought otherwise when he decided to change current keeper Zamir Selamat with sub keeper Al-Hafiz Hamzah, believed that both conceded goals was at Zamir's fault.

It is as if similar script in the first half continued in the second half as Johor DT did not do enough to creates chances and threaten their opposition while the home side looked as lively as ever. It was not until ten minutes after the restart that new Selangor centre-back Peter Chrappan collected a second yellow card as he fouled Johor DT striker Norshahrul Idlan Talaha at the edge of the penalty box.

It should be a huge advantage for the away side when Selangor have one man down, but things just didn't went their way.

Instead, Selangor keep marching on, and they did so in 66th minute when the unlikeliest goalscorer Mahalli Jasuli dribbled past Johor DT's defence before releasing the shot to the back of the net. It was superb effort and Mahalli would be delighted with his playing display.

The home side were not yet satisfied as they got another goal in the 69th minute courtesy from a delightful pass from Forkey Doe who finds an unmarked Amri Yahyah who slotted the ball easily to the bottom right corner of the net to make it 4-0.

Norshahrul Idlan Talaha gave Johor DT the only consolation goal in the 75th minute by dribbling past Selangor defender before unleashing the ball past Norazlan Razali.

Following the win over Johor DT, Selangor were up to second place, tied on 18 points with league leaders ATM only separated by goal difference.

Despite a heavy defeat, Johor DT still very much close with league leaders ATM, with only two points separated them but The Southern Tiger will have to content with fourth place, behind Lions XII, Selangor and ATM.

Man of the Match: Mahalli Jasuli

Pahang shocked by incisive PKNS

Pahang were left stupefied by what would have been one of an upset this season as they were simply outclassed by PKNS despite leading early through R. Gopinathan but a brace PKNS star striker Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh and a goal from Nizad Ayub condemned Pahang to the first home loss this season

Man of the Match: Patrick Ronaldinho Wleh

T-Team hard done by Terengganu late winner

T-Team missed chance to grab a point after a late strike from Peteh striker Farderin Kadir lift Terengganu up to seventh in Malaysia Super League table

Perak 2-4 ATM

Perak could not hold the lead they have in the first twenty minutes of the first half as goals from Shukor Adan, Christie Jayaseelan and a double from Marlon Alex James marked a remarkable comeback from ATM who closing the gap to second place behind league leaders Johor DT 

Man of the Match: Marlon Alex James

Selangor rued missed chances

Selangor missed chances to go top of the Super League table as struggling T-Team held The Red Giants with an entertaining goalless draw at Kuala Terengganu

Man of the Match: George Boateng

Johor DT 2-1 Negeri Sembilan

The Southern Tiger staged yet another heart-throbbing comeback win, this time against out-of-sorts Negeri Sembilan despite an early scare from the visitors

The home side keen to bring their impressive momentum from FA Cup Second Round win over Kedah last Tuesday. Following the league leaders ATM stalemate 0-0 draw against Pahang, Johor DT have a chance to become the new league leaders if they beat Negeri Sembilan. Meanwhile rock bottom Hobin Jang Hobin keen to end their current eight winless streak in a row if they managed to beat the home side.

Negeri Sembilan have a shock early lead through captain Rashid Mahmud who pounced on the ball and lashed it past Zamir Selamat in 29th minute. The home side, as usual dominating the game in the first half but profligacy makes it hard for them to equalise while the away side clearly delighted to be leading but somehow got lucky for most of it.

Similar script continued in the second half as the home side attacked from all sorts of angle but their increasing off target plus stubborn defending from the visitors mean their effort often comes to nothing. 

It was not until 80th minute that the home side finally equalised due to opponent's mind in trying to add more goals and left most of their defending responsibility out of the sight. Johor DT equalised through a corner from Simone Del Nero who lofted the ball beautifully directed to the head of the unmarked Kamarul Afiq, who headed the ball easily to make 1-1. 

The equalising goal excites fans so much that a huge flares came afterwards when the ultras sets it off and contribute to huge fog surrounded the pitch and left the match officials with no choice but to abandoned the match for five minutes.  The match resumes after the visibility is up to the standard for the match officials, Johor DT proved their class when silky winger Nurul Azwan Roya scored from 25 yards distance in the middle of the pitch despite slipping on the way of hitting the ball in the stoppage time.

Johor DT leading the table for the first time this season but with a narrow one-point lead over second placed ATM. Negeri Sembilan remained bottom in the table and the winless streak continued to nine.

Man of the Match : Nurul Azwan Roya

MSL Team of the Week Match Day 8

 Team of the Week Match Day 8