Former double treble winners Kedah cast as underdogs against Star City
KUALA LUMPUR: Former double treble winners Kedah FA find themselves cast as the underdogs when they face Super League side Star City in the first leg of their FA Cup last-16 tie at Darul Aman Stadium in Alor Setar on Wednesday.
Kedah FA, a team that once won double trebles, will face Super League side Star City in the first leg of their FA Cup last-16 tie on Wednesday. This is a dramatic shift from their glory days when Kedah ruled Malaysian football, claiming the M-League, FA Cup and Malaysia Cup treble in 2006-07 and 2007-08. Now, Kedah plays in the A1 Semi-Pro League, a level beneath the Super League.
Coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli acknowledges the challenge but insists his team's current status should not deter them from upsetting Star City. He notes that Star City benefits from having foreign players, which gives them an edge over Kedah's three imported players. Despite the disparity in resources, Rakhli remains optimistic, stating that anything can happen in football.
He emphasizes the need for his players, particularly the three foreign signings, to understand and execute the game plan effectively. The coach is hopeful that the new players, who have made their first competitive appearances, will rise to the occasion and play a pivotal role in Kedah's upcoming FA Cup campaign.
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