KOTA BHARU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Star City FC recorded a convincing 5-2 victory against Kelantan Red Warriors FC in a Super League match at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium here, today.
The visiting team opened the scoring in the 13th minute through a header by Muhammad Nur Azfar, who finished off a cross from a teammate on the left side of the home team's goal.
Earlier, Star City FC had almost opened the scoring as early as the second minute through a shot by import player Douglas Olivera, but that chance failed to produce a goal.
The visiting team continued to pressure Kelantan Red Warriors FC's defense before doubling their lead through a header by import player Pedro Santos in the 44th minute.
Muhammad Nur Azfar then widened the goal margin by finishing a cross from the right during first-half stoppage time to put Star City FC comfortably ahead 3-0.
Kelantan Red Warriors FC narrowed the deficit to 1-3 in the 51st minute via a header by Muhammad Faudzi, who capitalised on a cross from a teammate on the left.
However, Star City FC further solidified their position when Muhammad Nur Azfar completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute with a shot from inside the penalty box that deflected off a home defender before hitting the back of the net.
Kelantan Red Warriors FC narrowed the gap once again through a powerful shot by Arham Khusyairi in the 69th minute to make it 2-4.
Star City FC however, sealed the victory when import player Ramon Macedo converted a penalty kick during second-half stoppage time to complete the 5-2 win.
The result saw Kelantan Red Warriors FC fail to make the most of their home fixture as they were forced to surrender all three points to the visiting team.
-- BERNAMA