Nafuzi rues costly defensive error in Terengganu defeat

Terengganu coach Nafuzi Zain expressed disappointment over a costly defensive mistake after his team suffered a 2-0 loss to Sabah in a Super League match at Likas Stadium on Saturday. The heavy rain before kick-off had disrupted the Turtles' rhythm, making it difficult for them to play their usual game. However, Nafuzi stressed that the error leading to Sabah's opening goal should not have occurred, especially given the knowledge of the pitch conditions.

Sabah took the lead in the 19th minute following a lapse by Terengganu goalkeeper Suhaimi Husin, who failed to reach a long ball from Enrique Lopez, allowing it to ricochet into the empty net. The hosts extended their lead five minutes later through Gonzalo Di Renzo. Their disadvantage worsened in the first half when Sabah's Malaysian international Romel Morales received a red card for a physical altercation with several Sabah players, following a VAR review.

With the momentum swinging in Sabah's favor, Terengganu faced an uphill battle. The defeat leaves Terengganu ninth in the 12-team Super League standings with five points from six matches, while Sabah climb to fifth place with 10 points.