DPMMFC Want All Three Points
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei DPMM FC will resume their Super League campaign against Negeri Sembilan Naza at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium at eight tonight after more than a month's break.

Brunei DPMM FC hope to extend their winning streak and bag all three points after coming off with two impressive wins - beating Melaka 4-0 and Melaka Telekom FC 4-1 - just before the break.

Negeri Sembilan Naza with only two wins out of seven matches are bent on stopping the marauding Brunei forwards.

Brunei DPMM FC head coach Buketa Ranko has called on all local football fans to come in full force to support the Brunei team and in the process to win the Super League.

"We need the support of the fans when we are wining and even more when we are losing."

Disappointed with the number of fans that turned up in previous games where the stadium is almost empty, he said: "I am wondering where are the local fans this season, as compared with last year when Brunei DPMM FC was in the Malaysian League the crowd was bigger."

"We need fans to support Brunei DPMM FC, the first team to make it into the Super League."

On the game against Negeri Sembilan Naza tonight he said: "We will try to play our usual game and get the three points which are very important."

"Currently, we are in fourth spot of the standings with 12 points and hot on our heels are Kedah and Penang with the same number of points."

Ranko also warned his players against complacency when facing Negeri Sembilan Naza who is currently in ninth spot.

"Negeri Sembilan Naza are one of the best teams in the Super League. Last season they were the champions of the league and also the finalists in the Malaysia Cup."

"But this season, they started off on the wrong foot and after a long break, they definitely would want to prove a point especially after making a few changes to their team."

Touching on the performance of the two new imports, Atilio Asuncion Cacerez and Alejandro Andres Tobar, the coach said: "We have two new imports and its not easy for them to perform after a short time but if we want to stay where we are now, we need to win."

"I know if we play our way, we will win. I expect the two new import players to play well especially our tactical formation."

"For tonight's match, Sharul Rizal will not be playing because of three yellow cards and will be replaced by Ak Sharuddin. Fadlin Gelawat and Pg Sallehuddin are also not 100% fit." -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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