Marin: Terengganu Kalah, Kedah Menang Besar
Terengganu's hopes of reaching the final of the Malaysia Cup were dashed in a disappointing 2-0 loss to Kedah at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu. The Turtles, who had been on a run of good form, were unable to replicate their previous performances and were ultimately outplayed by a more clinical Kedah side.
The game started brightly for Terengganu, with the home team pushing forward and creating a few early chances. However, Kedah soon settled into the game and began to exert their dominance, with their midfield controlling the tempo and their forwards causing problems for the Terengganu defence.
Kedah's dominance was finally rewarded in the 35th minute when Khairul Helmi Johari scored the opening goal. The experienced striker received a well-timed pass from Darren Lok and calmly slotted the ball past Terengganu goalkeeper Rahadiazli Rahalim.
The goal deflated the Terengganu players, and Kedah continued to press for a second goal. They finally got their reward in the 67th minute when Darren Lok doubled their lead with a powerful header from a corner kick.
Terengganu tried to find a way back into the game, but Kedah's defence held firm and the visitors were able to see out the game comfortably. The victory saw Kedah advance to the Malaysia Cup final, while Terengganu's journey ended in disappointment.
The loss is a bitter pill to swallow for Terengganu fans. The team had been on a roll in recent weeks, and many had high hopes that they could reach the final. However, Kedah's superior quality and experience ultimately proved to be too much for the Turtles.
The defeat also raises questions about Terengganu's ability to compete at the highest level. The team has been struggling to maintain consistency throughout the season, and this performance showed that they still have a lot of work to do if they want to be considered a serious contender in the future.
Kedah's victory was a well-deserved reward for their efforts throughout the tournament. They have been one of the most consistent teams in the Malaysia Cup, and their attacking prowess has been a key factor in their success.
Their win against Terengganu has put them in a great position to win the Malaysia Cup. They will be looking to carry their good form into the final and lift the trophy for the first time since 2016.
Berikut adalah beberapa poin penting dari pertandingan tersebut:
- Kedah berhasil menguasai pertandingan sejak awal, dengan pertahanan yang solid dan serangan yang tajam.
- Terengganu gagal memaksimalkan peluang mereka di babak pertama dan kalah dalam hal agresivitas.
- Kedah menunjukkan kualitas dan pengalaman yang lebih baik dibandingkan Terengganu.
- Kekecewaan bagi fans Terengganu, yang berharap tim kesayangan mereka dapat melaju ke final.
- Kemenangan ini merupakan bukti kehebatan Kedah dan peluang besar untuk meraih gelar juara.
Pemenang pertandingan ini tentu saja menjadi sorotan utama, namun perlu diingat bahwa kedua tim telah memberikan penampilan yang penuh dedikasi dan semangat.
Pertandingan ini juga menjadi pelajaran berharga bagi kedua tim, yang dapat membantu mereka untuk lebih berkembang di masa depan.
