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| Keep it up Kedah, instructs Khor |
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Kedah coach Khor Sek Leng has called for his side to carry their impressive form into the quarter-finals.
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ALOR STAR - Kedah coach Khor Sek Leng is eager for his side to carry their impressive performance against Home United on Wednesday night into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup.
Nelson San Martin struck a hat-trick to help the Malaysian side to a 4-1 win and secure their place in the knockout stage of the competition.
Kengne Ludovic opened the scoring for the visitors at the Stadium Darulaman but Kedah fought back and San Martin levelled just before the break.
A Mat Sabri Abu strike and a further two goals from San Martin secured the three points for Kedah and ensure they progress from Group D.
Home United have already qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup after scoring a perfect record with five wins out of five prior to the game in Alor Star.
"Naturally, we are happy with the win especially because we did it in front of our home fans," said Khor.
"On top of that the win has also given us a place in the quarter-finals which I had always believed we are capable of doing.
"Now we have to make sure that we continue along the same pace."
Khor highlighted Mat Sabri Abu's goal early in the second half scored as the turning point in the game, giving his side the psychological advantage.
"The truth is that we were playing catch up in the first half as after taking the lead, Home United just sat back and watched us come at them," added Khor.
"So even though the equaliser (from San Martin) was important, Mat Sabri Abu's goal was a turning point that suggested perhaps Home United were not going to have their way."
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