Match Report
In the standings it was Sabah 9th on 23 points, Terengganu 5th on 36 — separated by 13. The last five rounds placed Sabah 5th in the league for form — higher than their 9th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.65 goals per team per game, Sabah ran at 1.21 scored and 1.83 conceded, Terengganu at 1.63 and 1.42.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 1 Sabah win, 2 for Terengganu, 2 draws, at 3.4 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings. 80% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
The venue was Stadium Likas, with room for 35,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Terengganu: Shervoni Mabatshoev (81')
Key stats
Possession: Sabah 60% · Terengganu 40% · Total shots: 22-13 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 5-5