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

Ashari bagged a brace as Terengganu defeat ATM 3-2 in thrilling contest

Ashaari's strike in injury-time winner sealed the victory for the East Coast outfit who beat league leaders ATM in thrilling encounter

ATM were expected to extend their lead to three points and open the gap on top of the table, but were left hard done by Terengganu who has been woeful form this season, only picked up five points from seven matches this season.

Terengganu were without four key players going into the match, striker Effa Owona and midfielder Vincent Bikana who were out injured while captain Faizal Mohd and midfielder Ismail Faruqi were suspended due to red card from previous match against Kelantan in which they lost 2-0 at Kota Bharu.

As it is already written in the book just a day after three matches that all of it produced a dire performance which end up in goalless draw, a similar script almost happen when the referee launched the kick-off. But it no longer matter when Khairul Ramadhan gave an early lead to the home side with a simple strike in the 28th minute. ATM were trying all their might to equalise as they are generally dominate in the first half but just couldn't do so.

ATM came back in the second half, looked lively and more likely to score an equaliser and possibly a winner. But a sturdy and discipline defence produced by Terengganu managed to stop ATM from conceding. ATM hard work only rewarded in the 74th minute when a cross produced from a corner met the head of Marlon Alex James to make it 1-1.

It was not too long to wait for the second goal as silent killer Ashari Samsudin scored a magnificent goal from a free-kick in the 80th minute to give the home side the lead to 2-1. It was better late than never for the away side as Christie Jayaseelan managed to grab the equaliser with an easy tap-in in the 89th minute to make it 2-2. But just when ATM feels they already have one point in hand, Ashari Samsudin again terrorise ATM defence with a calm finish in the 90th minute which gave the Turtle fans a joy and much delight for their only second win this season.

A win against table leaders ATM saw Terengganu leapfrog Negeri Sembilan, T-Team and Felda United to stay ninth in the table and push them put of relegation zone, with only one point separate them. ATM unexpected loss however did not affect their position as they stay first in the table but missed chances to widen the gap.

Terengganu will visit PKNS while ATM welcome Pahang on March 2nd.

 Man of the Match: Ashari Samsudin

ATM Malaysia Super League Watch

ATM to struggle in Malaysia Super League 2013?

ATM 

Promoted to the top-flight for the first time since Super League inception in 2004, ATM will be looking to challenge for the title against likes of Kelantan and Lion XII after winning Premier League last season and impressive run in Malaysia Cup as they against the odd by qualifying to the final before losing to the eventual winner Kelantan. But the losses of several key players including the twins Aidil and Zaquan and Azmi Muslim may affect their title ambition after spending heavily last season. They will now have to content with the player that still remain in the club to continue their desire to become one of the top club in Malaysia. If Marlon Alex James and Hairuddin Omar continue to replicate their form last season and with the addition of Shukor Adan, they will certainly have a chance to win the title or at least competing in the top 3 in Malaysia Super League.

Key Player: Marlon Alex James, Hairuddin Omar and Bruno Martelotto

Young Talented Player: Amirizwan Taj, K. Reuben and Venice Elphi

Team Chance Status: Title candidate