PETALING JAYA: Selangor, with several key players on the injury list, face a stiff test in their bid to consolidate their position for a quarter-final berth in an away AFC Cup Group F match against Happy Valley of Hong Kong at the Mongkok Stadium today.

After completing their three first round fixtures with maximum points, the Red Giants need a win to stay on course for a place in the next round.

The winners of the six-group competition and the two best second-placed teams qualify for the quarter-finals.

Selangor coach Dollah Salleh has his hands full with several key players recuperating from injuries, including Argentine striker Brian Fuentes (groin) and Indonesian flanker Elie Aiboi (thigh muscle).

“I am keeping my fingers crossed and I hope that they will be able to recover for the important game,” said Dollah in a telephone interview from Hong Kong yesterday.

Fuentes is the leading scorer in the tournament with four goals, including a brace in their 4-3 win over Happy Valley in the first-round match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

The Argentine also scored the winner in the opening game against Tampines Rovers of Singapore (1-0) and scored once in the 3-1 win over Hurriyah FC of Maldives.

Besides the two foreigners, goalkeeper Jamsari Sabian is also doubtful because of a back injury.

Selangor are going great guns and go into the second round fixtures holding a three-point lead over Asean club champions Tampines.

But in domestic competitions, Selangor, who won three titles last season (Premier League Cup, FA Cup and Malaysia Cup) have been a major disappointment.

With three matches to play in the Super League, they are at the bottom of the eight-team standings. In the FA Cup, they were eliminated in the second round.

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