Pahang safe thanks to Kedah
match when he was supposed to be serving a one-game ban for accumulating three yellow cards.
The disciplinary committee awarded Pahang a 3-0 default win and fined Kedah RM5,000.
“What a big relief,” Pahang coach Razip told Timesport yesterday.
“We had been preparing to face TTeam knowing we had to win to stay in the Super League.
“So this news came at the right time but we were not expecting this to happen.
“Our mission of avoiding relegation Bengaluru captain (left) celebrates with his teammate after scoring in the AFC Cup semi-final against Darul Ta’zim on Wednesday. Bengaluru won 3-1. AFP pic is now accomplished.”
Pahang moved up to the safety of eighth place in the standings with 24 points, which leaves Sarawak, Police, Penang and Terengganu battling to avoid relegation to the Premier League.
Those four teams face each other tomorrow with Penang hosting Terengganu — with both on 19 points — at the City Stadium while Sarawak and Police, each with 21 points, face off in Kuching.
FAM’s decision had no effect on Kedah’s standing ahead of their game against Felda United in Alor Star having already secured third spot, even with a reduced tally of 34 points.
The Premier League also concludes today with just two outstanding issues to be resolved.
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