JFC 4 - 0 KASUKA FC

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

JERUDONG FC striker Jasni Nasri powered his team to a comfortable 4-0 win over Kasuka FC last night scoring two goals in their 2007/08 DSTGroup Brunei Premier League I match at the JBS Stadium in Berakas.Jerudong took the lead early in the first half when Dahlan Zainuddin found the back of the net in the 22nd minute.But Jerudong had to wait until after the break for their second. Jasni took full advantage when Kasuka's defenders failed to clear the ball in their box tapping in to make it 2-0 in the 56th minute.Zoolhilmi Hj Abd Razak then made it 3-0 shooting from 40 yards out to beat the Kasuka goalkeeper in the 73rd minute. Jasni completed his brace in the 91st minute after a goalmouth scramble.It was a deserved victory for Jerudong, who dominated the entire match holding possession and giving the Kasuka defenders a hard time all night. Kasuka, meanwhile, wasted various opportunities and were too blunt in front of goal. They had a glorious opportunity in the second half and Ak Md Nasrul Rahman Pg Md Salleh nearly found the back of the net in 71st minute, but his free kick was blocked by Jerudong goalkeeper Muhamad Arib Hj Umar. And Jerudong's swift pace and skilful play were just too much for the Kasuka players to handle in the second half. Jerudong coach Julkifli Hj Hitam was happy with the four-goal victory, but believed they could have scored more. "I was aiming for a Top Five finish in the league, but after watching my team tonight (Monday night) I was thinking why aim for a Top Five when we can win (the title)," said Julkifli when met after the match."I need the players' commitment for the team to be successful, it is only our 17th match and there are more matches to be played, we must maintain this good form," he added.Julkifli also praised his team for an improved performance especially their good teamwork."Our players were brilliant the defenders passed the ball perfectly to our midfielders, who in turn fed accurate through balls to our speedy strikers." Action resumes today with QAF FC taking on AH United at the Belapan Track & Field. Wijaya FC face Sengkurong FC at the JBS Stadium, Berakas.The Brunei Times