Quick action at FA Cup final prevented further escalation, says Johor exco rep


JOHOR BARU: The authorities' quick action in controlling the provocation during the FA Cup 2023 football final match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri managed to prevent it from getting worse.

Johor youth, sports, entrepreneur development, cooperatives, and human resources committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah said that the quick removal of some supporters was done so that no unwanted incident would occur either inside or outside the stadium.

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