PETALING JAYA: Sabah are out to snap a run of inconsistent results when they face Kuala Lumpur in the Super League encounter at the Likas Stadium today.
The Rhinos have only won once in the last five matches in all competitions when they beat Negri Sembilan 2-1 in the Super League on Jan 25.
They lost 0-4 to Johor Darul Ta’zim (Jan 11) and were held to a 2-2 draw against Pahang (Feb 16) in the Super League .
Sabah were also booted out of the Malaysia Cup semi-finals, losing to Pahang 2-3 on aggregate. They drew 1-1 in the first leg and lost 1-2 in the second.
Portuguese midfielder Telmo Castanheira (pic), however, is not disheartened and said good result would come Sabah’s way.
“The team had a very positive attitude in the last game. We played well but unfortunately, we had to be satisfied with a draw,” said the 32-year-old, who has been with the club since 2023.
“We are third in the league and reached the Malaysia Cup semi-finals. We are confident that we will get three points in the upcoming game.”
They face Kuala Lumpur next. The City Boys are a side known for their tactical organisation and recently shocked Terengganu 2-1 in the Super League at the Sultan Mizan Stadium in Gong Badak on Feb 14.
Castanheira the City Boys’ strength were that they worked solid as a unit.
“Kuala Lumpur are a strong team with many good players. We have to respect them as a whole. We know their strengths and we are ready, it will be a good game.”
Castanheira has played 24 games in all competitions for the club, making six assists.
He has been playing the role of a box-to-box midfielder instead of just being a playmaker and quite happy with his contribution.
“I’m delighted with my performances this season but there’s always room for improvement.”
Sabah are currently third in the league with 33 points from 18 games, while Kuala Lumpur are seventh with 21 points.
