Melaka FC 3-2 Kuala Lumpur City: V. Ruventhiran's late goal settles a five-goal match
F. Sadat and S. Ahmad scored for the visitors at Hang Jebat Stadium, where Christian and K. Sherman also found the net for Melaka FC in the Malaysia Super League.
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Melaka FC beat Kuala Lumpur City 3-2 at Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka, on 17 October, with V. Ruventhiran scoring the winner in the 86th minute of Matchday 5 of the Malaysia Super League.
F. Sadat put the visitors ahead in the 12th minute. Christian equalised in the 41st minute, and the sides went in level at half-time.
K. Sherman gave Melaka FC the lead in the 53rd minute. S. Ahmad brought Kuala Lumpur City level again in the 77th minute, from Paulo Josue’s pass, before V. Ruventhiran’s goal decided it.
Melaka FC went into the match 11th in the 12-team table, with three points and one win from four matches. The result doubles their points total and brings them level on points with Kuala Lumpur City.
Kuala Lumpur City had been sixth before kick-off, on six points from five matches. They have now lost three of their last five league matches.
Melaka FC visit Penang FC at City Stadium, George Town, on 1 November, kicking off at 5pm. Kuala Lumpur City host Penang FC at Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Cheras, on 22 November, at 5.30pm.
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