Safee scores winner to keep JDT close with league leaders

A battle for the ball between JDT's Safee Sali (right) and UiTM FC's M. Izman Solehin (centre) during their FA Cup second round match at UiTM Stadium in Shah Alam yesterday. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star. February 19, 2016.

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) edged Penang 1-0 in stoppage time on Friday to keep the Super League title within striking distance at Larkin Stadium in Johor Baru.

In the match between two teams with different missions, defending champions JDT needed to win to keep pace with leaders Felda United.