Johor Darul Ta’zim defeats DPMM FC 2-0 in FA Cup semi-final

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) secured a 2-0 victory against DPMM FC in the first leg of the FA Cup semi-finals at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Bergson da Silva opened the scoring in the 21st minute, followed by a second goal from Eddy Israfilov in the 72nd minute.

The win provides JDT with a significant advantage heading into the second leg, scheduled for November 8 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri. JDT, the defending champions, is seeking its sixth title and its fifth consecutive appearance in the final.

In the other semi-final first leg, Selangor FC defeated Kuching City FC 2-1 at the MBPJ Stadium. Despite an early goal from Kuching City’s Ramadhan Saifullah, Eduardo Sosa scored twice for Selangor to secure the win. The return leg for that matchup will take place on November 8 at Stadium Sarawak.