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NS MADE A BRIGHT START IN MALAYSIA CUP

MATCHDAY 1 03/10/2010

DEFENDING champions Negri Sembilan grabbed three precious points in Kota Bharu with a narrow 1-0 win against Kelantan in the Malaysia Cup Group A match in front of full capacity crowd which was marred by fireworks launch into the field.

Fireworks launch on to the field

Negri Sembilan taking a more defensive approach and quick counter attack saw them getting the all important goal through Halim Zainal penalty after referee Yusuf Karim pointed to the spot when Idris Karim was brought down by Subramaniam in the 73^rd minute.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS NEGRI SEMBILAN JOINS SELANGOR INTO THE QUARTER-FINALS

MATCHDAY 5  06/10/2010

NEGRI SEMBILAN  earned their Malaysia Cup quarterfinal berth with a hard earned 2-1 victory against KL Plus in a Group A match at MBPJ Stadium last night. With the win the defending champions lead the table with  11 points from 3 wins and 2 draws.

Akmal scored Kelantan second goal

In another Group A match, high-riding Kelantan was singing in the rain when they trounced Selangor PKNS 4-0 to boost their quarterfinal hopes. Kelantan's got their goals through Farisham Ismail (1), Akmal Rizal (1), Badhri Radzi (1) and Indra Putra (pen).  The Red Warriors currently lying in second spot with 8 points needed a win against KL Plus in an away match  to confirm their place. But with huge goal difference Kelantan can afford at least a draw but if they lose against the Highway Warriors. Then Selangor PKNS currently with 6 points could pip them for the second spot if they can upset Negri Sembilan in their last match. - Negri Sembilan and Kelantan will qualify.

MALAYSIA CUP 2010 MATCHDAY 5 - PREVIEW

MATCH DAY 5 - 6th October 2010

WITH two matches left to be played starting tonight all the fifteen teams except Selangor are going all out hunting for a place in the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals.

In Group A, defending champions Negri Sembilan needed a win against KL Plus to confirm their place in the quarterfinal.While the match in Kota Bharu between Kelantan and Selangor PKNS will be an explosive one with both teams are looking for win to stay in the hunt.

Selangor book their place in quarter-final

In group B, early favourite Terengganu are back in contention after their 2-0 win against Pahang. They face group leader Sabah in Kuala Terengganu. With home ground advantage the Turtles could brightened up their quarterfinal hopes. In another match, Pahang will face Kuala Lumpur with both teams needed a win to boost their chances to qualify.

KELANTAN CLAWED THEIR WAY BACK 2-2 AGAINST 10 MEN NEGRI SEMBILAN

Negri Sembilan striker Norizam Salaman in control pix by Utusan

KELANTAN clawed their way back with a precious 2-2 draw against 10th men Negri Sembilan at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi in a high-tension match which saw the referee gave away two red cards for the defending Malaysia Cup Champions in a Group A match last night.

MALAYSIA CUP 2010 PREVIEW MATCH DAY 4

SELANGOR, Negri Sembilan, Sabah and Johor FC looks most likely to earn their Malaysia Cup quarter-final berth when all four headed their respective group convincingly after the first round. They will likely to join in with Kelantan, Kedah, T-Team and Kuala Lumpur unless these four teams did not face any hiccups in the coming fixtures along the way.

In Group A, Kelantan must win against Negri Sembilan at Paroi Stadium to stay on course but if Selangor PKNS win against  KL Plus and Kelantan lose or draw then the match between Kelantan against Selangor PKNS will decide the fate between the two teams.

In Group B, Kuala Lumpur face a daunting task when they travel to meet Sabah. With good home record Sabah unlikely to give away the three points.If Sabah defeated Kuala Lumpur then Terengganu stand a very good chance but first they need to win against Pahang.

In Group C, leaders Johor FC travel to Alor Setar to meet Kedah. A draw would benefit both team but if Armed Forces win against Perak then it will a straight three teams fight.

While in Group D, Super League champions Selangor travel to Kuala Terengganu to face second place T-Team. A win or a draw was enough for K.Devan to confirm their quarterfinal ticket. But Perlis must win against Felda United to have any chance for the second spot and the match between those two will decide their fate. 

NEGRI SEMBILAN STAY ON COURSE TOPPED GROUP A WITH 7 POINTS

GROUP A - 1ST ROUND REVIEW

NEGRI SEMBILAN headed Group A with seven points from three matches and they needed a win at Paroi against Kelantan to avoid clash Group D leaders the newly crown Super League Champions, Selangor in the quarter-final of the Malaysia Cup.

The defending champions defeated PKNS Selangor 2-1 in their last game at MPPJ Stadium to notch their second wins after a 1-1 draw against KL Plus at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi played earlier. Kelantan  currently in the second spot with 5 points from 1 win and 2 draws. 

Negri and Kelantan looks most likely to qualify for the quarter-final but the Eastcoast side need to overcome Negri Sembilan to take the top spot to avoid facing mighty Selangor when the Malaysia Cup resume back in two weeks time.