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Mohammad Asri bin Haji Aspar became a hero for Indera SC after his match-winning goal in extra time helped his team to a 1-0 victory over MS ABDB in the quarter-finals of the DST FA Cup at the Berakas Sports Complex last night. The defending champions progressed to the last four of the competition and dashed hopes of a league and cup double for MS ABDB. The army personnel finally made their move in the Indera’s final third after more than a quarter of the game elapsed when Muhammad Hariz Danial bin Haji Khallidden skipped past his marker and tried to pick out a teammate. However, Indera goalkeeper Mohammad Ahsanuddin bin Haji Mohd Dani saw the danger and dived in to make a save. Shortly after, a MS ABDB player also had a chance but his shot lacked power and conviction to trouble Mohammad Ahsanuddin. MS ABDB attacker Adey Shariduan bin Haji Johari’s free-kick took a deflection off an Indera player for a corner which subsequently ended wide. Tempers frayed follow

File photo shows MS ABDB player (R) controlling the ball as Indera SC players defend during their last match in the DST Super League. – FADHIL YUNUS Indera SC have been handed a tough battle to defend their DST FA Cup title against MS ABDB in their much-anticipated quarterfinal tie at the Berakas Sports Complex tonight. The reigning holders will face the newly crowned league champions for a fourth time this season but first in the cup since the 2016 semi-finals when MS ABDB edged Indera 1-0. The army personnel will set their sights on a league and cup double again after they sealed the league title with a few matches to spare. The last two meetings between the pair this season had ended in favour of MS ABDB with a record of a win and a draw each. MS ABDB’s most recent win against Indera proved to be a crucial moment in the title race after they established a double-digit lead. Victory also effectively ended Indera’s slim hopes of catching up against their fierce