Reported by: Nurudin Albakri
Gombak FC scored 2 late goals in the last 10 minutes of the match to complete a 3-2 comeback victory over FC Serayan at Stadium Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ) today.
Gombak FC side manage to get an early chance on the 5th minutes from a free that being headed just wide by Iqbal Khairul Anuar despite being far shorter than both Serayan centre backs. They didn’t take long as Gombak FA had been given a free kick on the 14th minutes.
Serayan goalkeeper, Zulfaqar Subari unable to catch the ball cleanly and Abdulkadir Ali Kassim is the fastest to react to tap in from the rebounce to give Gombak FC their first goal.
FC Serayan first real chance come on the 24th minutes when they received an indirect freekick inside the penalty box but weak shot from Assautul Azam blocked by Gombak FC 10 men defensive walls.
Serayan their equalizing goal from a beautiful through ball and a calm finish from on form striker Nor Amirul Syamir, slotting a low ball passed the goalkeeper arm. Serayan’s took some time to adjust to Gombak FC high pressing game from the moment whistle was blown and able to gain control, forcing Gombak FC out from their comfort zone.
2nd half
FC Serayan start the second half with high motivation after the equalizing goals with a few shots attempts towards Gombak FC goal, giving Gombak’s defenders a hard time to catch their breath. Serayan’s Fareez Norzaini throw away a golden opportunity on the 47th minutes after he received a wonder ball from goalscorer Amirul Syamir but his heavy touch let him down.
Gombak FC somehow able to continue their pressing game and forced Serayan to do nothing but clear all the storm coming their way. Unfortunately for Gombak it is FC Serayan who is more effective on getting the job done.
Serayan scored their second goal of the match from a thunderous free kick, hit hard and strong like a missile passing through all the players and went into the net by Assautul Azam on the 56th minutes.
Giving up is not an option and Gombak FC had to make things go their way. Their hardwork pays off on the 63rd minutes when Serayans defenders unable to connect from a low cross to give Nur Hakim time to pull the trigger and shot toward the low top of the net.
It had to be Gombak FC night when Serayan players begin to lost their emotion and momentum, giving Gombak FC the moment of truth in the match. They scored their winning goal on the 68th minutes from a powerful strike by Aris Patur Rohmatullah, right at the middle of the goal with nothing Serayan goalkeeper can do.
Their winning night is already written in the stars for Gombak FC after 2 goalless game. FC Serayan now received a setback on their course as 2 goals scored can’t overcome the moment of truth win is on the horizon, just for them to throw it away.
Match statistics
MOTM: Abdulkadir Ali Kassim (Gombak FC)