Defeat to JDT has fuelled Akinade and Co to snap back into contention in Bangkok

Good effort: Ismaheel Akinade (left) celebrating with teammate Chijoke Nnabuike after scoring against JDT. — Terengganu FC

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Cup exit is painful but Terengganu are taking the positives to mount a strong challenge in their all-important final Group A game of the Asean Club Championships (ACC).

The Turtles lost 1-6 on aggregate in the two legged semi-finals against defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) to miss out on their final appearance for the second time in a row at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri on Saturday