Rhinos answer critics with 12-goal romp
Published on: Thursday, September 14, 2017
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Rhinos thrashed Papar Selection 12-0 in their second friendly match in a week held at the Likas synthetic pitch on Tuesday evening.The players who were criticised by some fans following their lacklustre 3-0 win in the first match on Saturday at the Papar Town football field answered their critics to score at will against their hapless opponents.They took a 4-0 lead in the first half during the heavy downpour before the second stringers came on in the second half to find the net eight more times.
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All the players including those who only just joined for training with the senior squad got to see action in the match.Assistant coach Burhan Ajui, who conducted the recovery session for the players on Wednesday morning, said all the players played well and he also explained that the players failed to shine in the first match was due to poor pitch condition."People must understand that these players are professionals and they are well aware of the risks and the consequences of getting injured."Therefore, it was understandable that they were unable to give their best on Saturday on an unsatisfactory pitch and the match yesterday clearly showed what they are capable of against the same team."
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The match was also their final warm-up before they restart their Premier League campaign against Perlis here at the Likas Stadium on September 19.Meanwhile, the much travelled Mohd Arfiyansah Abdul Jafar, who last played for KDMM FC in the FAM Cup this year, was the latest to join the training session.
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