DPMM FC 0-2 Johor Darul Ta’zim: Bergson and E. Israfilov give the visitors a two-goal first-leg lead

Johor Darul Ta’zim won 2-0 away to DPMM FC at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, Bandar Seri Begawan, on 23 October in the first leg of the Malaysia FA Cup semi-final.

Bergson opened the scoring in the 21st minute, and the visitors led at half-time. E. Israfilov added the second in the 72nd minute. The result gives Johor Darul Ta’zim a two-goal cushion for the return in Iskandar Puteri.

It was a fifth win from five cup matches for Johor Darul Ta’zim. In the quarter-final they beat Penang FC 7-2 away and 4-1 at home.

DPMM FC now have two wins, a draw and two defeats from their five cup matches. They reached this stage after a 3-3 draw at home to Kuala Lumpur City in the first leg of their quarter-final and a 1-0 win in the return.

The sides met in the Malaysia Super League on 4 September, when Johor Darul Ta’zim won 3-0 at home. Johor Darul Ta’zim are top of that table with 18 points from six matches, 28 goals scored and none conceded. DPMM FC are fourth with nine points from five matches.

Before the return, Johor Darul Ta’zim host Port FC in the AFC Champions League on 27 October, and DPMM FC host Negeri Sembilan FC in the league on 30 October. The second leg is at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, on 8 November, kicking off at 8.15pm.