KUCHING: A dramatic evening at Sarawak State Stadium saw Kuching City FC secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory over KL City FC, demonstrating resilience and character.
Head coach Aidil Sharin commended his players for their unwavering determination, which he witnessed firsthand during the tense closing stages with only nine players on the field in the final minutes.
“I told them this is a test, a chance to show good character. We are one, united; it doesn’t matter if we have 9, 10, or 11 players.
“The most important thing is to stick together. I think the boys achieved that and did a great job tonight,” he said when met at the sidelines after the match last night (Oct 27).
Aidil credited his players for their excellent team performance.
“First of all, alhamdulillah I have to give credit to all my players, especially those who worked hard throughout the 90 minutes.
“It’s not easy. We know KL is a strong team and had good momentum coming into this match, having been on a winning streak. To win 3-1 while playing with nine men is no small feat,” he said.
James Okwuosa and Tchetche Kipre were sent off, leaving Kuching City FC with nine players in the final 10 minutes of the game.
He also praised his team’s defensive discipline throughout the match.
“The credit goes to all the players for their discipline, especially in defence. Even when we were down a man, we didn’t give up.
“At 2-1, we still pressed forward to score, and we managed to make it 3-1. This is a great achievement for the boys,” he added.
Kuching displayed exciting football, creating several moments that left fans in awe.
Currently, Kuching City FC sits fifth in the Malaysian Super League with 18 points after 13 matches.
“We are working hard and need to be more consistent moving forward,” he added.
