SRM needed at least a draw to following a 1-0 win from the first leg, but Emperor again proved to be too strong and booked their ticket into the semi-finals of the Europa League.
The match started a little bit late because of some technical problems when a few of SRM players still have class until 6 pm and as a result, they didn't have time to do war-up before entering the pitch.
SRM continued to look lively but were unlucky not to break the deadlock when a shot from the right-hand side by Kenneth was floated straight towards the post but the goalie produced a clever save to deny the strike. SRM then won a 20 yard free kick but Luqman's effort went straight to the goalkeeper's hand.
In the closing moments of the half, SRM continued to press, with Shahrom cutting out a pass that was intended for Ammar, who was waiting to tap in from close range. Ammar's shot was blocked by the defender as the aggregate 1-1 until full-time.
Since the score were level, the match had to be decided through the penalty. Chap, Shauqie, Kenneth, Faris and Shahrom assigned to take the job. SRm failed on their first attempt as Chap kicked the ball straight to the keeper. Nisham then took place and brilliantly saved the shot to level the score. Shauqie released a thunderbolt strike to make it 2-1. Then, the second Emperor penalty taker managed to level the score sheet with a slow ground ball passed Nisham. SRM lost when Faris screamer effort hit the post even though Kenneth and Shahrom both scored as all the Emperor's penalty taker succeed to finish their job.
First defeat for the newcomer SRM this season but they surely had done a fantastic job so far. For Black Emperor, all the best!
1 comment:
we lost by luck.
Post a Comment