KRW FC'S MALAYSIA CUP HOPES WILL HINGE ON THEIR FINAL MATCH

KOTA BAHRU, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Kelantan Red Warriors FC (KRW FC) is relying entirely on their final match of the first round of the A1 Semi-Pro League to secure a slot in this season's Malaysia Cup.

Head Coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim stated that his team has no choice but to record a victory over Bunga Raya in the match scheduled for December 30 at the IRC Arena, Sendayan, to ensure qualification for the prestigious tournament.

“We missed the chance to qualify automatically after only managing a 2-2 draw against Immigration FC II at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium last Saturday. Now, there is only one match left, and we must win,” he told Bernama recently.

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He added that the nearly week-long training period is being fully utilized to rectify the team's weaknesses, particularly in the attacking department, following their failure to capitalize on several golden opportunities in the previous match.

After 14 matches, KRW FC currently sits in eighth place in the A1 Semi-Pro League standings with 23 points from six wins, five draws, and three losses.

Irfan Bakti noted that player morale remains high despite only achieving a draw in their last outing, providing a boost of confidence ahead of the decisive match.

“I see the team spirit is positive. The players realise the importance of this match, and we want the full three points. They need to play with high focus and fight until the end to ensure KRW FC qualifies for the Malaysia Cup,” he said.

KRW FC is competing with four other teams - Perak FA, Armed Forces, UM-Damansara United, and Kedah FA - to seize the three remaining slots for the Malaysia Cup, which is scheduled to kick off next January.

--BERNAMA