Takumi Sasaki back in action for Negeri Sembilan FC after injury
Negeri Sembilan FC said on X on 20 October that Takumi, sidelined by injury since August, returned to the side for the 1-1 draw with Sabah FC.
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Takumi Sasaki is playing for Negeri Sembilan FC again. The club said on X on 20 October that he returned to the side against Sabah FC on Saturday 17 October, having been sidelined by injury since August. “Welcome back to the pitch”, the post read.
The Matchday 5 meeting at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Seremban finished 1-1. G. Di Renzo put Sabah FC ahead in first-half stoppage time (45+2’), and J. Motika levelled from the penalty spot in the 69th minute.
The draw leaves Negeri Sembilan FC eighth in the Malaysia Super League with 5 points from five matches: one win, two draws and two defeats. Sabah FC are fifth on 7 points, three places and 2 points above them.
Negeri Sembilan FC travel to DPMM FC for Matchday 6 on 30 October, kicking off at 4pm at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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