Solari: Smart Arif has the tools to achieve greatness


Deadly strike: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Arif Aiman Hanapi (right) scoring past Selangor goalkeeper Khai­rulazhan Khalid during the FA Cup semi-final match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) coach Esteban Solari hailed “fantastic” Arif Aiman Hanapi and believes the sky is the limit for the winger who scored a hattrick against Selangor in the FA Cup semi-final at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Monday.

JDT secured a 4-0 win over Selangor where Arif scored in the 20th, 33rd and 38th minutes while experienced Fernando Forestieri scored the fourth goal in the 47th minute to continue his team’s dominance this season.

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