Penang FC 1-2 Melaka FC: N. Agbre's late penalty completes the comeback in George Town

Melaka FC came from behind to beat Penang FC 2-1 at City Stadium, George Town on 1 November, N. Agbre converting a penalty in the 90th minute of their Matchday 6 meeting in the Malaysia Super League.

All three goals came in the second half. S. Brundo put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute. Ten minutes later the visitors were level, and MFL’s own post on X credits Dino Kalesic with the equaliser. Agbre’s late spot kick then settled it.

The win lifts Melaka FC to 9 points from six matches, sixth in the table and 9 behind the leaders. It is their second league win in a row, and leaves them with three wins and two defeats from their last five.

Penang FC stay 11th on 4 points, 14 behind the leaders, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five league matches.

The clubs met twice in September in the round of 16 of the Malaysia FA Cup, and Penang FC won both ties: 1-0 in Melaka on 2 September and 2-1 in George Town on 9 September.

Melaka FC host Star City FC at Hang Jebat Stadium on 21 November, kicking off at 8.15pm. Penang FC visit Kuala Lumpur City at Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Cheras on 22 November, kicking off at 5.30pm.