PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) continue to assert their dominance as the ones to beat by capturing their 11th consecutive Super League title.
The Southern Tigers won 2-0 against Perak at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Monday (Feb 24), which was enough to see them be crowned league champions once again.
JDT controlled the game throughout, and managed to break the deadlock before half-time, when Arif Aiman’s pass was finished off by Spanish striker Jese Rodriguez in the 45th minute.
Perak goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli deserved praise for denying several JDT attempts, but could not stop the hosts from further extending their lead in the second half.
A handball by a Perak defender in the 64th minute gave JDT a penalty which was converted smoothly by Colombian striker Jorge Obregon.
It was JDT’s 19th win in 20 Super League games this season with 58 points, ahead of Selangor in second with 42 points.
