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What! Kelantan concede 102 goals in Super League

KUALA LUMPUR: Kelantan now hold the dubious record of conceding more than 100 goals in the history of the Super League since its inception in 2004.

The Red Warriors, the 2012 M-League treble winners, have conceded a whopping 102 goals after 23 matches this season.

The east coast side broke the unwanted record of 75 goals held by Police in 2009 by letting in 76 goals in August.

On Monday, the cash-strapped Kelantan suffered another big defeat, losing 7-0 to Sabah at UiTM Stadium in Shah Alam.

As expected, they are at the bottom of the 14-team standings with only eight points and three more matches left to play.

Also, Kelantan coach Alfredo Vera could resign soon as he has received offers from several clubs in Indonesia.

"I think the boys gave their best against Sabah, although they made mistakes. One positive thing is they always try hard to fight against stronger teams," said Vera after the match.

"I cannot be angry. It's difficult to end the season like this. I'm here because I'm responsible for the team.

"We do not have a competitive team. We are relying on youngsters, but we still have to play and cannot blame them.

"We still need to work and prepare for the remaining matches, although I will probably leave for Indonesia next week."

Meanwhile, Sabah coach Ong Kim Swee said he sympathises with Kelantan's young players but his team had to be ruthless on the pitch.

"Losing by big margins will negatively impact these young players. They could develop a phobia.

"But I understand their situation, and I hope they will continue to fight. There's no sympathy on the pitch but off the field, it's sad.

"It should not be happening in Malaysian football," said Kim Swee.

Sabah scored through Jafri Chew (25th), Farhan Roslan (29th), Rizal Ghazali (39th), Irfan Fazail (56th), Telmo Castanheira (68th), Ramon Macedo (70th), and S. Kumaahran (89th).

Sabah are now fourth in the league with 45 points, five points behind third-placed Kedah.

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