Local teams to make FA Cup final history

April 1, 2018

|     Fadhil Yunus     |

INDERA SC manager Rosdin Abdul Aziz has recognised the fact that history will be made one way or the other in the DST FA Cup final as either his charges or the galvanised MS PDB side will be lifting their first-ever title at the Berakas Sports Complex tonight.

MS PDB’s stunning win over MS ABDB in the last four meant that it is the first time that the latter have surrendered the DST FA Cup never mind contesting a final.

“This is a historic moment for both teams to make history and to be crowned FA Cup champions for the first time,” said Rosdin in an interview with the media.

Indera SC boasted experience at this stage after losing out to MS ABDB on both occasions in 2012 and 2015 and Rosdin highlighted the latter’s shock exit in the semi-finals.

“It is true that Indera has always met MS ABDB in the semi-final and final and this is indeed a surprise that MS PDB successfully defeated MS ABDB in the semi-final,” he said.

Indera SC manager Rosdin Abd Aziz will be hoping that his charges (pictured) will make history against MS PDB in the DST FA Cup final tonight. – NATIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Despite managing a 6-0 rout against their cup final opponents last August in the league, Rosdin will no doubt be wary of the threat that the police personnel pose.

“This (win over MS ABDB) shows that MS PDB cannot be taken lightly what more with their line-up of young players.”

But, Rosdin is eying the top prize that has eluded his side since establishing themselves as a major force in the country’s top flight DST Super League.

“Nevertheless, Indera SC wants to win the FA Cup for the first time which we have not been able to after two attempts. Hopefully, this year is our year,” said Rosdin adding his hopes of a third time the charm for his charges.

The two-time DST Super League winners have been training actively and also tactically to enhance their preparations for the Sunday final.

He also provided advice to his charges who will be hoping to become a new champion in the FA Cup since AH United in the 2005/06 season.

“To all ISC players… Continue your fight till the end and bring home the FA Cup for the first time for our loyal supporters who have been waiting on lifting the FA Cup,” he said.