CLASH OF GIANTS
Coach Hector Bidoglio
“It’s a final match and it will not be easy and we cannot make any mistakes. We will play with the same high motivation as we showed in previous matches.”
Captain Farizal Marlias
“For me, I hope the weather will be kind tomorrow. the conditions of the pitch will be the most important aspect to me as a goalkeeper. everyone in the team is fine and we hope there will be no injuries or suspensions so that we can do our job to bring back another trophy.”
PROBABLE LINE-UP
Goalkeeper - Farizal marlias (captain) Centreback - Shahrul Saad, Jordi amat Leftback - La’vere Corbin ong Rightback - matthew davies Midfielder - afiq Fazail, Natxo Insa Attacking Midfielder - Leandro velasquez Left winger - Fernando Forestieri Right winger - arif aiman Hanapi Striker - bergson da Silva Coach - Hector bidoglio Top scorer - bergson da Silva (six goals) Top assists - Leandro velasquez and arif aiman Hanapi (two assists)
STRENGTHS
QUALITY: the squad with the best depth in malaysian football. the coach has the luxury of rotating players in every game, and all of them are first-team material. SILVA SHOW: the presence of bergson da Silva. the brazilian is the best finisher in the league at the moment. He is capable of turning any chance into a goal. POWER COMBO: Passing and quick attacking movements aided by two of their best playmakers, Leandro velasquez and arif aiman Hanapi will be the key against Selangor.
Coach Tan Cheng Hoe
“Selangor will enter the fields as the underdogs. Jdt have won many accolades and been very consistent in the Super League but as the coach, I need to be positive and hope my players will show the same confidence to take the fight to Jdt.”
Captain Brendan Gan
“this is a young team but they have shown a lot of maturity and have displayed strong character. “Not many teams are able to do this. Personally, it’s going to be a great experience for me and I want to enjoy this moment with my teammates.”
PROBABLE LINE-UP
Goalkeeper - Khairulazhan Khalid Centreback - richmond ankrah, Sharul Nazeem Zulpakar Leftback - Fazly mazlan Rightback - Quentin Cheng Defensive midfielder - alex agyarkwa Midfielder - mukhairi ajmal mahadi, brendan Gan (captain) Left winger - Nor Hakim Hassan Right winger - Hein Htet aung Striker - Herlison Caion Coach - tan Cheng Hoe Top scorer - Herlison Caion (five goals) Top assists - mukhairi ajmal mahadi (four assists)
STRENGTHS
CHENG HOE BALL: Since tan Cheng Hoe’s arrival in September, the results have been extraordinary, and the likes of mukhairi ajmal mahadi and Herlison Caion have thrived under his system. LEADERSHIP: Selangor captain brendan Gan has the experience of the 2018 malaysia Cup final, in which he was instrumental in helping Perak win. expect the same from him, and if push comes to shove, he knows how to deal with it. ELIXIR OF YOUTH: the presence of youngsters like Sharul Nazeem Zulpakar, Hein Htet aung and mukhairi has been telling. their adventurous nature could be the element of surprise that could stop Jdt.