Kuala Lumpur City defeated Kuching City in a close win on Sunday, 2x3, on matchweek 25. To this matchweek, Kuching City came from a defeat, and Kuala Lumpur City came from a win. Paulo Josué was on fire.
The opening goal was scored by Paulo Josué after 19 minutes. With this goal, Paulo Josué recorded his ten goal of the current campaign. Shortly before the interval, Kuala Lumpur City increased their lead with a goal from midfielder. With 45 minutes already played, Abu Kamara struck for Kuching City, from the penalty spot.
Kuching City scored their second goal of the game through Yuki Tanigawa, in the 72nd minute. Arif Syaqirin scored the winning goal with 81 minutes on the clock.
After the result Kuala Lumpur City are 7th in the table, with 37 points, while Kuching City sit 13th place, with 9 points. In the next fixture, Kuala Lumpur City will play at home against Sri Pahang FC. Meanwhile, Kuching City visit Negeri Sembilan FA.
2-3 | ||
Abu Kamara 45' (pen.) Yuki Tanigawa 72' | Paulo Josué 19' 41' Arif Syaqirin 81' |