On a roll: Police (in red) outplayed Perak for their fourth win in a row. — Bernama
PETALING JAYA: Police are on a roll in the Super League after winning four consecutive games, and they are feeling confident of a top five finish.
It may seem lofty but defensive midfielder Fadi Awad feels it is not impossible. The team look optimistic and Awad believes anything is possible.
“I’m happy with the team management, players and coaches, we have a nice camaraderie among each other,” said the 30-year-old Jordanian, who is playing in his second season with the Cops.
“We need to get more points in the league and my target is to help the team secure a top-five finish. We have worked hard all season and we deserve that position.”
Earlier this season, the management had aimed for the club to stay in the league or go for at least a mid-table finish.
They have achieved the initial goal as they are currently seventh in the 14-team league, with 22 points, just five points behind fifth-placed Sabah.
In the last four matches, Police beat Kelantan (4-1), Selangor (1-0,) Sabah (1-0) and Perak (2-1).
Police will take on Kedah at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Sunday. They had previously upstaged the Northern Giants 1-0 at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar on March 4.
Even though the club have had to let go of coach Azzmi Aziz and captain Azmi Muslim, they still looked good especially in their last game when they beat Perak 2-1 at the Perak Stadium in Ipoh on June 23. The team are currently led by caretaker coach Eddy Gapil.
“They were important to the team but we have to move on. It was a delight to work together with them, I wish both of them the best,” said Awad whose work rate makes him an asset as a defensive midfielder. He also played a crucial role in their giant-killing acts against Selangor, Sabah and Kedah.
