Kedah and Imigrasen share points in FA Cup thriller
Kedah and Imigrasen played out a 2:2 draw in the FA Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday evening. The result sends both sides into the replay, though the match itself had more to offer than the final score suggests. By then, the visitors had already made their mark on the game.
The defining moment came in the 42nd minute when A. Arthur converted from the penalty spot. And here's the thing — it was the only event supplied in the match data, yet it set the tone for everything that followed. Kedah took the lead, but Imigrasen would not stay down.
Recent form makes this fixture all the more interesting. Kedah have struggled of late, losing 0:3 to Terengganu, drawing 1:1 with Sabah, and suffering heavy defeats against Pahang and Johor Darul Ta'zim. Imigrasen, meanwhile, have shown flashes of promise — beating Terengganu 3:1 and DPMM 3:1 — but also endured a 0:7 hammering at the hands of Johor Darul Ta'zim.
To be fair, the FA Cup has a way of evening things out. The Round of 16 is where underdogs and favourites meet on equal terms, and this match reflected that unpredictability. Neither side dominated, and neither could find a winner in 90 minutes.
The replay gives both teams another chance, but Kedah will need to address their defensive frailties. They have nothing to lose at this stage, and sometimes that is exactly what a team needs.
- Kedah: Round of 16, 2:2 draw
- Imigrasen: Round of 16, 2:2 draw
- Next: Replay to be scheduled