LPP vs HQKL: As it Happened....

The game is one of LPP last warm ups game before the Malakoff Sport Carnival Champions League tournament. A win would boost LPP confidence entering the most prestigious tournament in their season. However, the manager has been facing challenges with few of his stars were unavailable for the annual friendly game.

The game started at 8:45 pm at LPP homeground, Stadium Arena Astaka Sitiawan. The manager has retained almost of his first eleven from the last match again TTPC. he also stuck with Rizal Ghaddar who has been his source of goal this season.  The only change from the squad is their skipper, Rosdi Talib who just return from lengthy ankle injury.

LPP started strong, owning the game from the minutes kick off whistle was blown. Through their highly rated midfielder, Rizwan Lampard, they controlled much of the possession in the middle of the field. they however, unable to find Rizal Ghaddar who was tightly marked by HQKL defender. after 20 minutes in the field, LPP legs looked tired. at this point, HQ team occasionally threatened Mat Yie's post with their quick counter attack. the presence on Rosdi Talib proved to be the key organizing the back four. at 20 minutes, LPP found his first gol, Ikram. Ikram was able to escape from HQKL defender before 'COOL'ly slot the ball into the opposition net. Few minutes later, HQ were able to fight back with a strong run by their winger, Ijat before rolling the ball to their stricker, Aslam (Ventures). the striker slow tap-in proved to be enough to defeat Amin Azram  in LPP goal post.

The game went slower as each team precoutiously moved the ball in the midfield area. just before the half time, LPP went ahead with a solo effort from their midfielder. Hairul got the ball from the left back, sprinted towards KLHQ goal beating 2 opposition defenders before tricking HQ's goalkeeper. First half ended with 2-1 score to LPP.

in the second half, HQKL started fresh with the introduction of 2 new faces in the midfield.5 minutes into the second half, they were able to level  the score. their midfield maestro Ruzaini tried in one-two to trick both LPP centre backs and made a long pass to Aslam. the striker easily beat Azram at one to one position. LPP stepped up their tempo after being shoked by the opposition speedy play. The manager brought in Siva Kunalan on the left to help feeding the ball to Rizal Ghaddar. the move had earned LPP 3 goals through Rizal himself. the hat trick man who was previously silent in the first half, were able to get the support from the midfield and did what he does best.

HQKL, pushed their players through their quick counter attack play. they earned a goal to reduce the gap. at 5-3 score, HQKL got their believe that they could still steal a point from the game. through Ruzaini, they played a long through pass beating tired LPP defenders. It was Amin Azram who showed again, why he is still the one of the best goalkeeper in the league. Sharbinee denied every single shot thrown at his goal and keep HQKL score at 3 goals. at 80th minute, LPP put on a counter attack. a long ball from the right back found Hairul at HQ's goal line. Hairul headed the ball to found Fernando Kazarientes whose timely run was read at the left side of the pitch. He had a look on HQ goalkeeper before chipped the ball over to earn the final goal of the game. Game ended 6-3.

Final Score :- _________________________________________________________________________________

LPP 0 – 1 HQKL  

     Ikram 22           Aslam  32, 50, 81
Hairul 41                                  

Rizal    63, 67, 76                                             
                        Kazaa 87                                                          

           

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