Super League: Ayron saves Red Giants in match against Kuching City

KUALA LUMPUR – Selangor FC narrowly beat Kuching City FC 2-1 in a match held at Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium last night.

Import striker Ayron Del Valle Rodriguez converted a penalty kick in the 26th minute to open the score for the home side before a substitute scored Selangor’s second goal in the 55th minute while striker Amir Amri Salleh closed the gap for Kuching City late in the match. 

Tan Cheng Hoe’s men collected 34 points to remain second while Kuching City’s 10th consecutive defeat sees them in 12th position with six points. 

Meanwhile, a solitary goal by striker Engku Muhammad Nur Shakir Engku Yacob in the 16th minute was enough to ensure Terengganu FC collect three valuable points by defeating Kedah Darul Aman FC 1-0 at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium, Kuala Nerus. 

Terengganu jumped two places to be in sixth position in the league after gaining 23 points and Kedah remained in fourth place with 28 points. – Bernama, July 4, 2023