JDT roar to big win in AFC Cup opener

JDT striker Safee Sali jubilates after scoring against East Bengal in the AFC Cup match in Johor Baru on Tuesday. JDT won 4-1. - LIM CHENG KIAT/ The STAR

JOHOR BARU: Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) got off to a flying start in the AFC Cup competition.

National striker Safee Sali starred with a spectacular bicycle-kick goal in the Southern Tigers’ comfortable 4-1 win over East Bengal FC of India at the Larkin Stadium here on Tuesday night.