Garrido praises new signings as Sabah win Super League opener

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia witnessed Sabah's triumphant 3-1 Super League opener against Star City FC at Likas Stadium on Monday. Coach Juan Torres Garrido commended his team's promising performance, emphasizing it as a strong start toward reinvigorating fan support for the state team. Garrido revealed the team had accomplished their objective of securing three points while providing an engaging spectacle for the home crowd.

He expressed satisfaction with the home performance and his desire to lure more spectators to Likas Stadium for future matches. Garrido acknowledged the new signings' impactful display, which pleased the over 4,000 fans present. However, he acknowledged that Sabah needed to rectify their vulnerabilities, highlighting a conceded goal from a corner kick and multiple dangerous situations arising from set pieces.

Star City FC's coach, Mehmed Durakovic, praised his players for their resilient effort despite the loss. He stated that the challenge of facing a team with numerous new players did not deter his team from fighting back. Durakovic congratulated his players for not yielding easily and expressed his team's determination to improve in future matches, vowing to work hard and focus on the upcoming game.