LAGGAU FC STAGE STUNNING COMEBACK AS MATIN SAFRAIN HITS HAT TRICK HEROICS

Week 14 of the Sunday Premier League Season 17 saw a single Division 2 fixture take centre stage, with two out of the eight teams in the division in action. The clash at Clementi Town Secondary featured Laggau FC and Southern Flowers FC, with both sides chasing crucial points for very different reasons. Fifth placed Laggau came into the game looking to climb the table, while bottom placed Southern Flowers were eager to secure just their second win of the season. It was Southern Flowers who made the brighter start, racing into a commanding 2-0 lead within the opening 12 minutes thanks to a quickfire brace from Aldren Koh. However, the momentum soon shifted. Matin Safrain pulled one back for Laggau in the 20th minute, sparking belief among his side. The turning point arrived in the 27th minute when Southern Flowers conceded an unfortunate own goal, allowing Laggau to draw level. With confidence growing, Matin Safrain struck again before half time to complete the turnaround and give Laggau a 3-2 lead at the break. The second half belonged entirely to Laggau FC. Matin Safrain completed a superb hat trick in the 56th minute, capping off a dominant individual performance that earned him Man of the Match honours. Laggau continued to press forward and were rewarded deep into injury time when Zaki Zahir added a fifth to seal an emphatic 5-2 victory. Despite the defeat, Devin Yi delivered a standout performance for Southern Flowers, showing resilience and quality throughout the contest. Many would point to the own goal as the key moment that shifted the momentum firmly in Laggau’s favour. The win sees Laggau FC move level on points with Beepelona FC, tightening the race in the middle of the table as the season approaches its decisive stages. Season 17 of the X-League is proudly sponsored by Agent Azhar Sulaiman, Hombre, Dendeng Duo, and Grandsport Singapore. *Laggau FC has been removed from the X-League due to disciplinary issues following events that took place on April 26, 2026. As a result, league tables and standings may not tally with previously published weekly reports.