Solari’s hunch proves true as sub Akhyar turns match winner

PETALING JAYA: In the hunt for a winner against Ulsan Hyundai, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) coach Esteban Solari had to turn to his bench. And the Argentine decided to bring on the tricky Akhyar Rashid for Spanish-Filipino wingback Oscar Arribas in the 85th minute. Solari’s hunch proved true as the 24-year-old Akhyar needed just two minutes to...

JDT scores away win at Thailand’s Pathum United in AFC Champions League

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) continued their fiery form when they downed BG Pathum United 4-2 in their AFC Champions League match in Pathum Thani on Tuesday (Oct 3). Young winger Arif Aiman Hanapi struck twice in the sixth and 78th minutes while goals from their leading striker Bergson Da Silva (14th) and midfielder Juan...