Airforce FC vs KPJ Penang FC
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09 November 2021
Away friendly match played on 09 November 2021.
Kicked off at 6:00 PM
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vs Airforce FC
Away friendly match
The sixth friendly match this year against Airforce FC being held in the torrential condition with heavy rain since afternoon make the pitch condition is very slippery. KPJ Penang FC started with low number of player with nine player against full 11 players from opponent. Teams has to use two opponent players to start the game. This is however the debut game for new player, Syukur who will start as right winger.
Start with rain Airforce FC start to control the game with some movement to launch an attack. This gave some pressure for team defender to press against them. Airforce FC had their chance when one long range strike able to defeat teams keeper Hazwan but the ball hits the post give some relieved for the team. With Moss and Yasir already in the bench, team able to start with full KPJ Penang FC line up. They fill in midfield and defender position by import player.
Syukur play his role well by keep pressing the opponent defenders with series of attacking from right side to feed the ball in the middle lead by Boy this time but no attack can be made from him yet. KPJ Penang FC got their chance to lead the game by a penalty kick caused by Syukur who been tackled by Airforce FC defender in the penalty box. Syahir taken the penalty but unfortunately his kick be denied by Airforce FC goalie who managed to read his ball.
KPJ Penang FC finally gain control most of the game with the series of attacking until the end of first half with neither of the team manage to score. For the second half, with most of the player already present substitute will take place. Zul, Afif, Achik, Shukri and Iman replacing Hazwan, Najmi, Azzali, Leman and Boy respectively.
Game for the second half, team provide some balance and good attacking at the same time. With the rain fell harder than first half, team still able provide good gameplay. Team`s effort is fruitful as team newest debutant, Syukur manage to score on his debut bringing KPJ Penang FC lead the game as he manage to get the short pass from Moss well.
With team manage to take the lead, a few substitution can be made by Ti replacing Ariffuddin and Boy came in to replace Nuri to enhanced teams attack. Team manage to extend the lead by another goal by Ti as a result miscommunication by opponents defender.
Team is comfortable with two goals advantage for final substitution with Ikmar came in replacing Syukur. However, near the end of the game Airforce FC finally get the goal by one beautiful low middle curve kick defeat Zul to narrow down the scoreline.
However, KPJ Penang FC manage to hold the advantage by a win 2-1 against Airforce FC. This is the first win ever for team this year. Well done team!