Morales sees red as Terengganu fall to Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah beat Terengganu 2-0 in a stormy Super League clash at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, with the visitors reduced to 10 men after Romel Morales was sent off following a VAR review on Saturday.
KUALA LUMPUR: In a stormy Super League match at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah claimed a 2-0 victory over Terengganu on Saturday. Sabah's numerical advantage was reduced to 10 men when Romel Morales was sent off for a physical altercation in the closing minutes of the first half. VAR reviewed the incident and Morales was shown a red card, leaving Terengganu with one fewer player for the remainder of the match.
Earlier, Sabah had taken an early lead with a goal from Enrique Lopez Fernandez in the 19th minute, followed by a second goal in the 24th minute by Gonzalo Ignacio Di Renzo. Sabah managed to extend their advantage despite playing with one extra player after the break, but Terengganu held their ground due to a resolute defense. The match was delayed earlier due to heavy rain in Kota Kinabalu.
The win gives Sabah three points in their quest to improve their league position, while Terengganu remain winless in their campaign.
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