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Advantage JDTII after Challenge Cup final first leg

It was a tight contest at the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council Stadium on Friday as JDTII emerged victorious thanks a 64th minute goal from veteran Amirulhadi Zainal that gave the home side a 1-0 win over UKM FC in the first leg of the final.

More importantly for JDTII and head coach Ervin Boban, the result also meant they managed to prevent UKM from getting an away goal but the former Johor player is adamant that the tie is still far from over and expects a tough fight from UKM in the second leg on October 12.

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"We started slow but managed to improve on our game in the second half to be more aggressive.