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Red Giants face stiff Turtle test

KUALA LUMPUR: If Kim Pan Gon’s mission to restore Selangor to genuine title contender is to gain momentum, Friday's clash with Terengganu at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium will provide an early test of the Red Giants’ credentials.

Red Giants face stiff Turtle test

On Friday, Selangor will take on Terengganu in a critical match at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium. This encounter will serve as an early test of the Red Giants' credentials. Both teams kicked off their campaigns strongly, with Selangor winning 4-1 and Terengganu securing a 3-0 victory. However, Selangor head coach Kim Pan Gon cautions against complacency, acknowledging the team's need for improvement following their disappointing performance last season.

Pan Gon emphasizes the importance of humility and the need for his players to adapt, expressing confidence that they now have the necessary personnel in place. Terengnanu's coach, Nafuzi Zain, notes that his team is still finding its rhythm, and cautions against simple mistakes. Home advantage is a significant factor for Terengganu, as their fans will be supporting them.

In other matches, Sabah will host Penang, with Juan Torres Garrido hoping to maintain his team's intensity and discipline. Kelantan will aim to recover from their 9-0 loss to Johor Darul Ta zim, while Melaka faces Negri Sembilan in their final match of the weekend.

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