Two goals from Gnal inspires Kroniz romp

22 Jan: Two goals form Gnal, another two from Asri and another from HJ Fendi gave a resounding 5-3 triumph over MInistry of Finance (MOF) at Maktab Duli Field on Friday afternoon.

It was a surprise when the deadlock was broken just twelve minutes in, by HJ Fendi as he eluded his marker turned a score a rare field goal.

However, MOF started to be well organized and continued to dominate proceedings, after that goal. MOF seemed to be awakened by the quick strike. Leading an unexpected response with three goals therefore leading Kroniz with 1-3 in the first half.

Kroniz started off brightly in the second half, stringing better passes and making more efforts in retaining possession and venturing upfront. A wonder strike from Gnal five minutes later after breaking away from the MOF defense close the gap to 2-3 , his curling shot outside the penalty box to the top corner which left MOF keeper stranded.

10 minutes later, Kroniz were handed the moment to produce their clincher. Asri broke into the penalty area and a defender challenging him, tripping the former in the process. Referee pointed to the spot immediately, Asri duly stepped up and converted the spot kick to make it 3-3.

MOF’s goal was breached again just two minutes later. This time a cross deflected off MOF defender and went the direction of a surprised Gnal, who did well to backtrack and gleefully capitalized on the situation to stab into goal from close range for Kroniz to lead 4-3.

But there was no doubt whose team going to win the game, with Asri put icing on the cake with his second goals to finished the game with a 5-3 victory to kroniz.

Kroniz head coach Bab was satisfied with the three points his team had collected.

“The attacking form and quality today was good, although we were a little disappointment in the first half, we were a little out of play. Luckily we had a couple of good playl and we are happy with the final score.

“I am very pleased that we could keep creating plenty of opportunities. There were plenty of good performances out there, many players want to be recognized with their work today and contributed to the result.”