JDT bounce back from Kawasaki loss by beating Pahang

Solid form: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Heberty Fernandes celebrating after scoring the opener against Pahang. — JDT FC

PETALING JAYA: All Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) coach Esteban Solari wanted from his team was a response, and he got it.

After being thrashed by Kawasaki Frontale 0-5 in the AFC Champions League last week, the Southern Tigers bounced back by beating Pahang 2-0 in the Super League at the Darul Makmur Stadium in Kuantan on Sunday.