Dire straits, no Dias

Vital player: Injured Brazilian striker Rodrigo Dias was sorely missed by Penang in the 1-0 loss to Kedah during the FA Cup quarter-final match. ­– Penang FC

PETALING JAYA: The absence of Brazilian top striker Rodrigo Dias was painfully felt by Penang in the FA Cup first leg quarter-finals against Kedah.

The Panthers were toothless as they lost 0-1 to the Canaries at the City Stadium in Georgetown on Friday.