KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Kuching City FC will face off against each other in the final of the 2026 FA Cup after setting aside their opponents, DPMM FC and Selangor FC in the second semifinal leg tonight.
Five-time champions JDT trashed DPMM 6-1 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri to win 8-1 on aggregate, while Kuching City beat Selangor 2-0 at Taha Ariffin Stadium, Kuching to win 3-2 on aggregate.
In tonight’s match, JDT’s six goals were scored by Joao Figueiredo (27’), Manuel Hidalgo (59’), Oscar Arribas (64’), Jairo (66’), Muhammad Daniesh Amiruddin (87’) and Marcos Guilherme (90’+).
DPMM’s solitary goal was scored by Jordan David Murray in the 49th minute.
In the other match tonight, Kuching City’s Muhammad Safawi Rasid scored a penalty in the 56th minute to force the semifinal into extra time after the aggregate score was tied 2-2.
Luck played a part in Kuching City’s victory as Selangor player Mukhairi Ajmal scored an own goal to wrap up the match 2-0 and propel the home team to the FA Cup final.
JDT and Kuching City will play for the 2026 FA Cup on Jan 16.
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