KUCHING: Sarawak B, once again failed to take advantage while playing in front of their home supporters as they only managed to a 1-1 draw against UiTM during their 2017 President Cup at the State Stadium in Petra Jaya, here on Thursday.
Azman Chuchu’s goal put Sarawak B in front in the 13th minute before the visitors, through Muhd Rafie Mat Yaacob equalised 25 minutes later.
Sarawak B were forced to play with nine-man in the 84-minute after defender Mohd Syazwan Busrah was unable to continue due to his injury. Earlier, Abdul Rahman Ismawi was sent off by the referee after receiving his second yellow.
“We failed to score more and win today, despite so many chances,” said dejected Sarawak B head coach S. Veloo after the match.
“We are now looking forward for some new faces once transfer window opens on 13 May. Maybe we could take five new players to improve the team’s striking force,” he added.
Sarawak B are now collected only four points from eight matches and still looking for their first win. Their next opponent will be against Melaka away on April 27.
