Azfar Fikri shines for Star City against Kelantan Red Warrior
KUALA LUMPUR: Azfar Fikri Azhar shone with a brilliant hat-trick to steer Star City to a 5-2 victory over Kelantan Red Warrior (KRW) in their Super League encounter at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium on Friday.
In a compelling Star City Super League match against Kelantan Red Warrior (KRW) at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium on Friday, Azfar Fikri Azhar delivered a stellar performance, scoring a hat-trick and guiding Star City to a commanding 5-2 triumph. The visitors wasted no time asserting their dominance, taking the lead in the 15th minute with a precise finish from Azfar.
Star City extended their lead at the end of the first half, with Brazilian Pedro Santos Filho adding a second goal just before halftime. Azfar extended his treble in the 60th minute, leaving KRW with a daunting task. Irfan Bakti Abu Salim's men attempted to mount a comeback following the interval, leveling the score with a goal in the 52nd minute.
However, Azfar sealed the deal in the 70th minute, completing his hat-trick and reasserting Star City's three-goal lead. Despite Arham Khussyairi Ab Wahab's late rally with a goal in the 69th minute, Star City maintained control, with Ramon Machado sealing the victory in injury time with a penalty.
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