Defending champions Kedah will face Pahang in the FA Cup third round – in a repeat of last year’s final between the two teams with Kedah running out 3-2 winners in a thriller to take the silverware for the fourth time.
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The luck of the draw also saw Terengganu take on Selangor in another third round juicy tie while four-time Malaysia Super League champions and 2016 FA Cup winners Johor Darul Takzim should have no problem advancing to the last eight after being drawn against UiTM FC.
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UiTM FC, however, have shown impressive performance this season and could be a handful for the Southern Tigers.
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In other third round matches PKNS FC face a daunting task against unpredictable Kelantan while 100PLUS Premier League leaders Felda United were handed an easy task against UKM FC.
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However, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur have an even chance of progressing to the quarter-finals – based on their current league performance.
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Super League newcomers Perak State Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) could keep their FA Cup quarter-final hopes alive when they meet Kuantan FA.
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Premier League strugglers Penang have Perak to take care of in their bid to go far in the FA Cup. BY RIZAL ABDULLAHÂ