KUALA LUMPUR: The Rhinos' Super League charge was stopped by KL City who ended Sabah's three-game winning streak at KLFA Stadium yesterday.
Malaysia Cup champions KL City carved out a 2-0 win at KLFA Stadium.
The City Boys posted their second consecutive home win, thanks to a brace from Romel Morales.
KL City got their first goal in the 36th minute. A free kick from KL City captain Paulo Josue found Morales who flicked the ball home after a tussle in front of goal.
In the 88th minute, Morales pounced on a Sabah defensive lapse and slipped the ball past an advancing goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat.
In Paroi, Negri Sembilan recorded their second victory of the season by overcoming PJ City 3-1.
The Deer scored in the 45th minute through a penalty taken by Herold Goulon but PJ City equalised in the 64th minute through a Darren Lok header.
However, Negri ended the evening with full points after netting two more goals though Sean Selvaraj (81st minute) and Matheus Alves (86th).
In Kuantan, Melaka United recorded their first win of the season following the sacking of their coach, Risto Vidakovic on Wednesday. The Mousedeer downed Sri Pahang 2-1 at Darulmakmur Stadium.
Pahang led in the fifth minute through a penalty converted by Saleem Mahmoud Za'tara. But Melaka hit back through
Emmanuel Oti in the 51st minute and Hasbullah Abu Bakar in the 70th minute.