However, head coach Nidzam Jamil remained unconcerned with the final margin, preferring to see the positives in the way his side kept on creating shooting opportunities throughout the match.

“We are happy with the win, we now have four points from two matches, so it’s a good start to our campaign,” said Nidzam.

“Yes, we had a lot of chances but it’s not a big concern for me. I’m more afraid if we weren’t able to create. So long as we can create, there’s hope.

“We didn’t concede and we scored. Everyone wants to win 3-0, 4-0 but we have to respect the opponents. It’s not easy to play against a team with a lot of discipline.”

Yohandry Orozco struck in the 10th minute after a delightful combination with Ronnie Hernandez, the same pairing that combined to score against Muangthong United in their first Group H game where their roles were reversed.

As for Cebu, it is now two defeats in a row but head coach Mustafa Goksu doesn’t want his side to dwell on the disappointment.“Maybe we lost the game but it was a good match that was tight,” said Goksu. “At the end, we almost made it a draw but unfortunately, we couldn’t get the goal.

“Yes, it’s our second consecutive loss but it’s not something we worry about now. We always look forward to the next game and we’ll try to do better.”

Selangor will host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in a top-of-the-table tie next while Cebu will hope for a more positive result when they face Muangthong United, with both matches to be played on October 23.

“Maybe we lost the game but it was a good match that was tight,” said Goksu. “At the end, we almost made it a draw but unfortunately, we couldn’t get the goal.

“Yes, it’s our second consecutive loss but it’s not something we worry about now. We always look forward to the next game and we’ll try to do better.”

Selangor will host Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in a top-of-the-table tie next while Cebu will hope for a more positive result when they face Muangthong United, with both matches to be played on October 23.