Melaka United added more misery to winless Kuala Lumpur with a 2-0 win over the City Boys at the Hang Jebat Stadium on Sunday and moved into the top four with 10 points.
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Two quick goals in two minutes gave Melaka full points – with Montenegro midfielder getting the first with an unstoppable header on 14 minutes followed by a well-drilled scorcher on the left by Nazrin Nawi into the far corner that beat KL keeper Sharbinee Allawee all the way.
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“It was a good win but we could have done much better as we missed scoring opportunities due to our poor finishing up front,” said Melaka head coach Zainal Abidin Hassan on Monday.
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“Still it is a good win for us to ride on when we face Terengganu away in our next match (March 8). It will be a tough match as Terengganu have yet to get into the winning mode.
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“This is dangerous when facing such a team. At the same time, I am happy with the way my team is shaping up.”
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In the same breath, Zainal was quick to point out that Kosovo midfielder Liridon Krasniqi is “slowly gelling into the team” although many have criticized the former Kedah player.
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“Liridon joined us very late. He was not in the team during our pre-season preparations. It is not easy for a player to fit into a team based on his past records with Kedah.
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“We all know he is a good player…a player who can deliver. Against KL he (Liridon) played his best game although he did not score. I have faith and hope in him and he will start delivering soon,” added Zainal.
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Much has been said about him. At this stage, all I can say to his critics is ‘just leave him alone’ because I am happy and pleased with his commitment and performance.
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“He will feature in my match plans and it is only a matter of time we will hear more of Liridon with Melaka.”
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The 27-year-old former Kosova international has scored only one goal so far.Â
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“Our target is for a top bracket finish and we are on track as we get better with each match,” said Zainal. – BY RIZAL ABDULLAH
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