3rd November 2013; Pahang FA lifted their third Malaysia Cup after 21 years waiting. Matias Conti second half goal enough for The Elephants 1-0 victory over the defending champion Kelantan at the Shah Alam Stadium.
Here are some facts from the match:
Goal scorer: Matias Ruben Conti, 23 y/o, Argentina
For this Malaysia Cup 2013 edition, Conti played 11 times (all matches), scored 9 goals include 1 hat-trick and without received any cards. He also the top scorer, sharing with Marlon Alex James (played 9 games & 3 yellow cards).
Head Coach: Dollah Salleh, 50 y/o
21 years ago, he lifted Malaysia Cup as a Pahang player and yesterday he lifted it again as a head coach. Enter Malaysia Cup Final three times with Selangor MPPJ (2003), Selangor (2005) and Pahang (2013) and succeed give the victory to the teams.
Match Hero: Khairul Azhan Khalid, 24 y/o
Registered as third goalkeeper behind the senior, Nasrin Nourdin & Rosfaizul. Given chances after main keeper faced injury during Super League season. He succeed to prove Dollah Salleh his ability and grab 1st selection for this 2013 Malaysia Cup Edition even though Nasrin & Rosfaizul already fit from injury. During Final match yesterday, Khairul or called Yan made few important save and block to reward clean sheet for Pahang.
Captain: Jalaluddin Jaafar, Defender, 38 y/o
Birth at Pekan, Pahang, Jalal becomes the oldest player in the field for Malaysia Cup 2013 edition. Began professional football career with Pahang in 1997. His career circulated only with at Pahang and Shahzan Muda FC (Pahang based club). With Pahang the already lifted Premier League Champion (1999), Super League (2004), Malaysia FA Cup (2006). This is his first memorable Malaysia Cup victory and also his last Cup since he announced to retire as a footballer end of the season.
Congratulation Elephants Army!!!
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