JDT down Kedah despite playing with 10 men

Aerial tussle: Kedah’s Ronald Ngah (right) and JDT’s Shane Lowry battle for the ball during their Super League match at the Darul Aman Stadium. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Despite playing with 10 men, Johor Darul Ta’zim showed why they were worthy champions after beating Kedah 3-1 in the Super League game at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar yesterday.

The Southern Tigers, who sealed their ninth consecutive title last weekend, saw top goal scorer Bergson Da Silva red-carded in the 45th minute after scoring the equaliser nine minutes before he was sent off. The Brazilian took a swipe at Kedah defender Rodney Celvin Akwensivie’s head during a 50-50 challenge.