Unsavoury act scuppers Crocs Nerves frayed in Malaysia Cup game following firecracker ‘show’

Physical match-up: Perak’s Shahrul Nizam vying for the ball with Sarawak’s Guy Bwele during their Malaysia Cup encounter at Stadium Perak on Tuesday night. — Bernama

KUCHING: The actions of Perak fans at Stadium Perak, who threw firecrackers onto the pitch, have been pinpointed as the reason behind Sarawak’s 2-1 loss in their Malaysia Cup Group D opener.

Sarawak assistant coach David Usop said they played well in the first half and led through a Joseph Kalang Tie goal before the break.