Sri Pahang FC need to decide in second leg after tied Selangor FC scoring 1-1 in the Unifi Piala Malaysia 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg at Stadium MPT, Temerloh.
Despite heavy rain before kick-off that left the pitch muddy, both teams fielded their strongest lineups, determined to gain an advantage in this crucial tie.
Sri Pahang broke the deadlock in the 30th minute when Sean Selvaraj rose to meet a well-delivered cross, heading the ball past Selangor goalkeeper Azim Al Amin. The home crowd erupted as the Elephants secured a vital lead.
The first half concluded with Sri Pahang leading 1-0, as Selangor struggled to find their rhythm on the difficult pitch.
The second half saw Selangor pressing hard for an equalizer, with midfield maestro Nikola Jambor orchestrating their attacks.
The breakthrough came in the 83rd minute when Jambor delivered a powerful header that left Sri Pahang goalkeeper Zarif Irfan rooted to the spot.
Despite four minutes of added time, neither team could find a winner, and the match ended in a stalemate.
With the aggregate score tied at 1-1, both teams will head to the second leg at Stadium MBPJ, Petaling Jaya, knowing a win is essential to progress to the quarter-finals.
Credit Photo : Sri Pahang FC
