Sabah make it to knockout stage after 1-1 draw
Published on: Sunday, July 24, 2016
Kuching: Sabah made it to the knockout stage at the 18th Sukma Games in Kuching after a 1-1 draw with Kedah in the final Group B match held at the State Stadium, Saturday.Needing only a draw to advance, while only a win will see their opponents through, Sabah were in driving seat within two minutes from the first whistle when Devid Ansarui scored with a looping header.They had several opportunities to increase their lead but failed to find the targets and Kedah on the other hand also missed several chances.
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In the 31st minute, the Kedah players' persistence finally paid off with a strike from Mohd Irwan Syazmin Wahab to make it 1-1. Devid had a chance to reclaim the lead for Sabah immediately after the restart but drilled his shot wide of the post from four yards.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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