Match Report
In the standings it was Melaka United 10th on 18 points, Pulau Pinang 12th on 11 — separated by 7. Pulau Pinang had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 8th in the league over the last five rounds against 12th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.95 for Melaka United and 1/2.05 for Pulau Pinang (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.47.
A win had eluded Melaka United for 7 matches. Level finishes had become the habit for Pulau Pinang: three in a row.
Stadium Hang Jebat in Melaka staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,000. Melaka United led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.




