Rodriguez savours first goal with JDT in rout of Rovers


Right on target: JDT’s Jese Rodriguez celebrating after scoring their third goal against KL Rovers. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Former Real Madrid player Jese Rodriguez scored his first goal for Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) as they produced another polished display to demolish Kuala Lumpur Rovers 6-0 in their Malaysia Cup round of 16, second-leg match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium yesterday.

The 31-year-old Rodriguez, who was signed on Oct 5, was on target in the 45th minute, finishing off a fine combination with midfielder Nazmi Faiz Mansor to put JDT 3-0 up at half-time.

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