Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Kuching FA (2nd, 53 pts) held a 34-point advantage over Melaka (11th, 19 pts). In league terms the two rates read 0.75/1.88 for Melaka and 1.88/0.58 for Kuching FA (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Kuching FA carried an 8-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The match was played at Stadium Hang Jebat (capacity 40,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Kuching FA led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Melaka: Umar Hakeem (48') · Kuching FA: Jerome Mpacko Etame (71'), Jerome Mpacko Etame (88'), Jerome Mpacko Etame (40')
Key stats
Possession: Melaka 41% · Kuching FA 59% · Total shots: 7-17 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 2-4