Aidil credits TV pundit after injury-hit Kuching shock Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuching City coach Aidil Sharin Sahak revealed how television analysis helped shape his tactical approach as his injury-hit side stunned Selangor 2-0 after extra time to reach their first FA Cup final on Sunday.
Kuching City coach Aidil Sharin Sahak attributed his team's remarkable victory against Selangor following an injury crisis to television pundit Yusri Che Lah's analysis. After losing Eduardo Sosa to an injury, Kuching relied on the pundit's insights about Selangor's number 10, prompting them to focus on disrupting their opponents' attacking rhythm.
With seven key players unavailable due to injuries, Aidil employed Kaishu Yamazaki and Ryan Lambert to control the midfield and neutralize the opposition's key players. The team's unwavering dedication to the plan was instrumental in overturning Selangor's 2-1 first-leg advantage. Despite the challenges, including a hamstring injury to natural forward Joao Pedro, Kuching prevailed in extra time, securing a 3-2 aggregate win and advancing to the FA Cup final against Johor Darul Ta zim.
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