GEORGE TOWN, Feb 17 — The first victory for the Penang squad at the 2019 Premier League against PDRM at City Stadium here tonight was a boost for the team in their next game.

The Panthers coach Ahmad Yusoff said the win would be a turning point for the squad when they meet Negeri Sembilan on Feb 24.

“I am grateful that the Penang squad managed to win tonight despite having to make a last minute change after Ndumba Makeche was injured during training,” he told reporters after the match tonight.

Penang beat PDRM 1-0 via striker Muhammad Afiq Azmi in the 29th minute.

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Meanwhile, PDRM coach Mohd Fauzi Pilus said he was not satisfied with his men’s performance, especially the import Korean player, Chang Hoon Lee who failed to live up to expectation. — Bernama