JDT coach not upset despite thrashing by Kawasaki


Talking heads: Kawasaki Frontale’s Shogo Taniguchi (right) fights for the ball with JDT’s Fernando Forestieri. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) rested several key players and that saw them being humbled by one of the best clubs in Asia in the AFC Champions League.

The Southern Tigers were mauled by Kawasaki Frontale 5-0 in their Group I game at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Sunday, which also marked their first defeat this season in all competitions.

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