Brunei still in fifth spot
By Dannie Abu Basrah

The Red Giants, Selangor regained the top spot in Group A of the 2005 Malaysian Premier League with a 3-0 home win over Melaka as previous leaders Selangor MK Land failed to extend their lead at the top after they were gunned down 3-2 by Kedah at the Darul Aman stadium in Alor Setar.

In other matches, Kuala Lumpur secured three points at home with a slim 1-0 win against Kelantan TNB with the strike from S Sunder on the 67th minute.

Brunei were stunned 2-1 at home by Pulau Pinang NTFA as Rosli Azizan's double on the 6th and 85th minute were enough to snatch for the visitors all three points as Brunei only managed to hit back with a goal from Fadlin Galawat on the 45th minute. Brunei are still in fifth spot

The game between Kedah and Selangor MK Land was certainly the highlight of the week as the clash produced five goals, four scored in only the first half of the match.

Mohd Nor Derus was quick to give the visitors the lead as he put MK Land in front on the 10th minute but their celebration was cut short as Gabriel Mendez equalised two minutes later.

With top place at stake, MK Land scored the second on the 14th minute also through Mohd Nor Derus to take the lead again but the home team fought back when they levelled the game for the second time, also from Gabriel Mendez scoring on the 37th minute to end the half with the tie locked at 2-2.

As the game got back into play in the second half, the home side killed off the game through Hasmawi Hassan on the 76th minute after being awarded a penalty where the game ended with Kedah beating MK Land 3-2.

As for the game at the Shah Alam Stadium, Selangor determined to jump back in first place, put up a solid performance as they convincingly defeated Melaka 3-0 with goals from Bambang Pamungkas on the 20th minute, Brian Fuentes (85th) and Mohd Haris Safwan on the final minute of the game.

In the next fixture, Kelantan TNB will entertain league leaders Selangor at the Sultan Mohd IV stadium in Kota Bharu while the Wasps will travel to the Majlis Perbandaran Selayang Stadium to face Selangor MK Land.

Meanwhile at the Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka will host Kedah while Pulau Pinang NTFA will play Kuala Lumpur at the Baru Kawan Country Stadium.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin