Malaysia Cup final: The definitive preview


Filepic shows Kelantan fans with a mock Malaysia Cup trophy but who will lift the real Malaysia Cup at the end of the final between Kelantan and Pahang on Sunday at Shah Alam Stadium?

The 87th Malaysia Cup final kicks off Sunday night at the Shah Alam Stadium and we take a closer look at the two teams that will be contesting in the 8.45pm finale.

PAHANG
Coach: Dollah Salleh
Captain: Jalaluddin Jaafar
Past record: Malaysia Cup champions in 1983 and 1992; League champions in 1987, 92, 95, 97 and 04; FA Cup champions in 2006; Premier League champions in 2000.
Road to Final:
Runners-up Group C Played 6, Won 2, Lost 2, Points 8 Quarter-finals: bt PKNS FC 5-3 on aggregate Semi-finals: bt Sarawak 4-2 on aggregate
Player To Watch:
Mohd Azamuddin Akil Age: 28 Position: Striker THE diminutive Kuala Lipis local has pace and agility. He will be full of running which could just unsettle Kelantan’s defence who will be without suspended Obinna Nwaneri.

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