MELAKA, Malaysia (Interstat) — Jerome Mpacko Etame scored three goals to lead Kuching FA to a 3-1 victory over Melaka on Saturday in a Malaysia Super League match at Stadium Hang Jebat. Mpacko Etame opened the scoring in the 41st minute, then struck again in the 71st minute and completed his hat trick in the 87th minute after Umar Hakeem had leveled for Melaka in the 48th minute. The win gave Kuching FA a 1-0 record in league play and across all competitions this season. Melaka fell to 0-1 in the Super League and in all competitions. The visitors controlled much of the match, limiting Melaka’s chances after the equalizer. Mpacko Etame’s third goal sealed the result late in the second half. Kuching FA’s strong performance came despite the home side’s early push. Melaka could not find an answer for Mpacko Etame’s finishing in front of goal.