J. Murray's goal takes DPMM FC past Kuala Lumpur City and into the semi-finals
An early goal in Cheras gave the visitors a 4-3 aggregate win after the 3-3 first leg in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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DPMM FC beat Kuala Lumpur City 1-0 in Cheras on 11 October to reach the semi-finals of the Malaysia FA Cup 4-3 on aggregate. J. Murray scored the only goal of the second leg in the 11th minute.
The first leg in Bandar Seri Begawan on 20 September had finished 3-3. J. Murray scored in that match too, in the 18th minute, and F. Izdiham added two for DPMM FC, while Paulo Josue, from the penalty spot, B. Shamsudin and F. Sadat replied for Kuala Lumpur City. The Malaysian Football League’s full-time post on X put DPMM FC in the last four on a 4-3 aggregate.
Before the return leg, DPMM FC goalkeeper Sam Somerville told the league that his side had been disappointed to let a 3-1 lead slip in Bandar Seri Begawan, and that they had to stay focused and more disciplined in the decisive moments.
In the Malaysia Super League, DPMM FC are fifth with six points from four matches. Kuala Lumpur City are sixth, also on six points, from five.
Kuala Lumpur City visit Melaka FC at Hang Jebat Stadium on 17 October, kicking off at 9pm. DPMM FC host Kuching City FC at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan on 18 October at 8.15pm.
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