JDT goalie Farizal in stable condition, to undergo further tests in hospital

KUALA LUMPUR – Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) captain and main goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias is in stable condition following an injury suffered during the Super League match against Terengganu FC (TFC) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri last night.

According to a post on the Southern Tigers Facebook page, Farizal, who is also the national squad’s first-choice goalkeeper, however, will remain under observation, besides having to undergo several tests at the hospital he is warded in.

The post said JDT owner Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim had visited Farizal at the hospital.

Farizal’s injury was due to a collision with teammate Shane Lowry when he tried to save a cross from TFC midfielder Muhammad Syafik Ismail in the 61st minute.

Farizal who seemed to be unconscious had to be stretchered out of the pitch and reserve goalkeeper Muhammad Haziq Nadzli was brought in to replace him.

The Southern Tigers won 2-1 against TFC through Bergson da Silva’s headers in the seventh and 33rd minute while TFC’s equaliser was netted by Kpah Sherman in the 31st minute.

The result helped the team maintain a perfect start after four matches to lead in the Super League standings. – Bernama, April 11, 2022