KUCHING: The chance is still wide open for Kuching FA squad to emerge as M3 League champions, provided they win their remaining 10 matches.
Kuching FA are currently second in the league behind Kelantan United and have 10 more matches (four away six home) to play while Kelantan United have nine more matches.
Their next match is against DDM team at Sarawak Stadium on Saturday. “The chance to finish as the league champions is still an open contest between us and Kelantan FA.
“We have a one-match advantage over Kelantan United and if we can win all our remaining 10 matches, we will emerge as the champions,” said Kuching FA coach Ideris Untong.
He added that his team are aiming to become the league champions to gain promotion to the Premier League. “To become the champions, we cannot afford to lose any more matches. We must win all the 10 remaining matches,” he added.
On the team’s preparation for Saturday’s match, Ideris said the team’s training focuses on the players’ mental and physical strength. Ideris reminded his players that Kelantan United are a much stronger team now with the inclusion of three new players.
