BY PETER CHAN

IPOH:01/ 21/ 2004 Argentine midfielder Ricardo Silva and Liberian striker Frank Seator are fast proving to be a lethal combination for Perak as they prepare for next month’s Super League. 

Both new buy Silva and last season's hero Seator have been on target in the team's ongoing playing tour of Perth, Australia, sharing between them the five goals the team have scored in their two friendly matches so far. 

In their first outing against Cockburn City Soccer Club last Friday, the 26-year-old Silva, who played for Spanish Div 2 Badasooz in the 1999 - 2000 season, was on target once while Seator scored a brace. The two teams drew 3-3. 

Not to be left out, Seator, whose contract was extended after an impressive showing last year, was the other scorer for Perak. 

Perak assistant coach Mohamed Zakaria Mohamed said Silva had been impressive with his feedings and skill. 

“Silva was easily the man of the match against Sterling Lion’s SC. He created several scoring chances and also displayed good touches. 

“He and Seator are certainly proving to be a deadly pair for Perak. Team officials are hoping the duo can maintain this combination in the Super League,” added Zakaria in a telephone interview yesterday. 

Zakaria said locals K. Nanthankumar and Liew Kit Kong, who joined the team on their tour on Monday also played the full game against Sterling Lion's SC. 

“I have no complaints about the two's performance considering that they only joined us on Monday after their training stint with the national team.” 

The duo, together with V. Saravanan were training with the national team who are preparing for the World Cup qualifiers. 

Perak's next match is against Armandale FC today. 

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Tay Sin Kiat and leftback Chan Wing Hoong will cut short their trip in Perth and return today to celebrate the Chinese New Year festival with their families.