DPMM face Sengkang hurdle for top spot

Rano Iskandar
info@sleague.com

Sengkang Punggol face the biggest challenge to break the home turf of DPMM FC at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium when both clubs will meet for the first in the Great Eastern-YEO'S S.League on Wednesday evening. DPMM FC have been riding high, undefeated in their campaign and a victory will leapfrog DPMM FC to the peak of the S. League's standing. 

Despite Sengkang Punggol's lowly position in the league, DPMM FC's coach Vjeran Simunic isn't taking any opponent lightly. 

The Croat coach said, "Sengkang Punggol is another tough club with Indra Sandra Daud as their top scorer. We respect every team that we face and every opposition is tough. Now because of our good position in the league, this invites more competition from the competing clubs to beat DPMM FC." 

DPMM FC aim for a third consecutive home win at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium. However, when asked about DPMM FC's scoring machine Mohd Shahrazen Said who has yet to break his duck this season, Simunic praised for the young lad's contribution. 

"For us, it's important for us get the result. Shahrazen may have not scored in the past five games but he is the most hardworking player for DPMM FC and he is important to our attack. It's important on how we finish the game. We have a compact team and it's a teamwork effort. He will definitely start with Oh Ddog Yi upfront tomorrow." 

Simunic added, "Our fitness is almost there. I won't say that we are at our best yet. Through every competitive game, the players' fitness progress. My biggest hurdle will be the three away matches after our home game tomorrow (Wednesday)." 

Should DPMM FC capitalised on their home advantage, the result will propel the Brunei club to the summit of the YEO's S.League's standing. However, Sengkang Punggol recorded only one victory under their belt and stealing a point at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium will be worth the trip.