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DPMM FC finally ended their winless drought since April 2 after earning a 2-1 victory over Hougang United FC in the Great Eastern-Hyundai S League at the Hougang Stadium in Singapore last night.
DPMM FC ‘s forward Rafael Ramazotti cushioned a header down for Daud Gazale who chested the ball and volleyed wide off the mark.
Adi Said’s free-kick was deflected for a corner after winning it himself having received contact by Delwinder Singh.
Gazale had an opportunity from a tight angle but home goalkeeper Ridhuan Barudin was equal to the task.
DPMM FC import defender Vincent Salas burst forward into the final third but his shot went straight to Ridhuan before Gazale attempted wide.
Adi Said skipped his marker and elected to find a team-mate with a pass rather than taking the shot first time.
Daud Gazale showed fine touches to get the ball on his feet and despite Gareth Low’s best efforts to distract the player the Chilean found an onrushing Adi Said who kept his cool to slot the ball past Ridhuan.
The referee pointed back to the incident and awarded the Hougang man a booking for his misdemeanours.
DPMM FC goalkeeper Mu’izzuddin Ismail vindicated his selection in the starting line-up after pulling off two wonderful saves first what appeared to be a goal gaping for Pablo Arancil only for his outstretched arm to deny the striker.
Almost instantaneously, Mu’izzuddin showed great instincts to keep out Pablo’s point-blank range header.
The Spanish could have had a final say in the end of the first half but directed his header safely into the arms of Mu’izzuddin.
The Cheetahs were forced to make a goalkeeping change after Ridhuan suffered an injury with Khairulhin Khalid coming in to replace him.
Low fired a missile from the edge of the penalty box which landed wide after receiving the ball from a Fairoz Hasan’s pass.
Vincent Salas missed out a ball which nearly put a Hougang player in and wisely drew a professional foul which earned him a yellow card for his troubles.
The Cheetahs came close to draw level after midfielder Azhar Sairudin struck the woodwork.
Gazale managed to keep his free-kick on target but Khairulhin tipped the ball away for a corner.
An opportunity went begging for DPMM FC after Gazale laid the ball for Adi Said who scuffed his shot wide.
Gazale opened his account for the club after spotting Khairulhin off the line before cleverly chipping the ball from all of 25 yards.
Nurikhwan Othman laid the ball for Ramazotti but the towering Brazilian could not provide the telling touch to cause Khairulhin problems.
But it was a nervy end for the visitors after Azhar Sairudin reduced the arrears after being put through by Iqbal Hussain.
With the hosts pushing for an equaliser, Iqbal crossed the ball for Pablo but the latter hit straight to Mu’izzuddin.
Syahiran Miswan had a pop from distance but landed wide off the mark much to the relief of Mu’izzuddin.
The referee signalled seven minutes of injury time but DPMM FC held on for the victory.
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