The 2014 Malaysia Cup champions are on an ominous path towards reaching their first final in five years as they maintained their 100% start to the group stage. Their 2-1 win at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu gives them nine points after three matches, five points better than closest rivals Perak and Pulau Pinang.
Dickson Nwakaeme got the ball rolling in the within 180 seconds of the opening whistle as he was allowed to turn inside the penalty box, the Nigerian then turned provider in the 35th minute to set up strike partner Lazarus Kaimbi for Pahang's second goal of the match.