QAF FC Beat Wijaya For Final
By Dannie Abu Basrah

Bandar Seri Begawan - It will be QAF FC against ABDB for the final of the 20051 2006 League Cup on Tuesday, Dec 5 after QAF FC defeated Wijaya FC 3-1 last night in the second semifinal match at the Belapan field.

QAF FC kicked off the game without suspended Ito Dan and injured Hardi Bujang while striker Riwandi Wahif was kept on the bench after sustaining a serious injury from their recent participation in the AFT qualifiers.

Right on the first minute, QAF FC were handed a golden lead, a gift from Wijaya FC defender, Jamrin Hj Johari who mistakenly nodded into his own net after trying to clear an Adie Arsham flick header.

Adie Arsham came close to doubling QAF FC lead but only managed to hit the side netting from five yards on the 19th minute. It was an even game with both sides displaying end-to-end action.

Trailing by a goal, Wijaya FC squandered the chance to equalise from a very good position on the 27th minute after Suni Mat Jerah failed to deliver a perfect square pass to the unmarked Marhazif Ahad with only the goalie to beat.

Despite the miss, Wijaya FC eventually managed to bring the game back to square one from a spectacular individual goal scored by skipper Suni Mat Jerah on the 32' minute who calmly controlled a high ball with his chest with his back facing the goal before unleashing a powerful volley to the top corner.

QAF FC goalie Mohd Sahan Mumtaz Ali produced a fine save four minutes before the break from a one-on-one situation to make sure the game was still open for both sides as halftime ended at 1-1.

The save proved to be crucial as QAF FC started the second half with a much better performance as ex-Wijaya FC's Ratano Hj Tuah gave them the lead again on the 48th minute with a glancing header after reaching on to a right corner. Viban Francis Bayong then added a third goal for QAF FC with a superbly taken free kick outside the box, hitting the ball over the wall before bouncing off the right post and into the back of the net to make it 3-1.

Wijaya FC responded by committing too many players up field risking their own thin backline as their tactics managed to trouble the QAF FC defence a little bit but was constantly disappointed by their lack of finishing touch once the chance arises. Things turned from bad to worse for the battling Wijaya FC as they were reduced to 10 men after skipper Suni Mat Jerah was given his marching orders on the 82nd minute for a second bookable offence.

The numerical disadvantage did not help Wijaya FC's chances to reduce the deficit or even search for the equaliser as QAF FC defence stood firm to their lead with the game finally ending at 3-1 with them progressing to the final.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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