PSM victorious, PKT overthrown

PSM victorious, PKT overthrown

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Home favorites PSM Makassar
thrashed visiting Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) 6-1 in the home leg
of its second round match of the Asian Club Football
Championships at Mattoangin stadium here on Wednesday.

Midfielder Fouda Ntsama opened the scoring for the hosts three
minutes into the first half. Striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto
widened the gap in the 13th minute, before a hat-trick from Miro
Baldo Bento on 35, 54 and 70 minutes completed the mauling.

In between, defender Supparoek Ngoenpradap scored an own goal
in the 22th minute. Worawit Thawornwun gave the Thais a
consolation goal in the 44th minute.

Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) of Bontang, East Kalimatan, lost 0-1 to
another Thai club, BEC Tero Sassana, in the second round match of
the Asian Winners Cup championships at Mulawarman stadium in
Bontang Wednesday.

Striker Worrawoot Srimaka headed home the winner in the 40th
minute, leaving the Indonesian side a daunting task in the return
leg next Wednesday.

PSM will also head for Bangkok for an away match on Wednesday.
(27/ivy)