Malaysia Cup Quarter-Finals: Terengganu FC Stun Negeri Sembilan FC, Johor Darul Ta’zim Cruise to Semifinals
Terengganu FC’s Remarkable Fightback
Kuala Nerus, December 22 – Terengganu FC’s head coach Badrul Afzan Razali has described his team’s remarkable fightback from 2-0 down to beat Negeri Sembilan FC 4-2 in the Malaysia Cup quarter-finals, return-leg tie as "extraordinary".
The home win at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium allowed TFC to win 6-2 on aggregate and qualify for the semi-finals.
Badrul Afzan attributed the early setback in last night’s game to his team’s penchant for attacking football, resulting in them losing focus.
NSFC’s Defensive Mistakes
NSFC coach K. Nantha Kumar, meanwhile, attributed his team’s defensive mistakes for allowing TFC back into the game.
"Once they equalised, we slowed down. In the second half, TFC controlled the game. We will focus on our Super League challenge after this. We have nine more matches to get ourselves out from the bottom of the 13-team Super League standings," he said.
Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Dominant Win
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) lived up to expectations to advance to the last four by thrashing Kuala Lumpur City FC 4-0 in the quarter-final, return-leg clash at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri last night for a 6-1 aggregate victory.
JDT head coach Hector Bidoglio said he was pleased with his players’ aggressive performance and consistency as they chase their third trophy for this season, having clinched the Charity Shield and FA Cup crowns.
"My players performed well. We tried to press them (KL City) and we also played aggressively and with high intensity," he told the post-match press conference.
Looking Ahead to the Semifinals
The comeback victory has fuelled Badrul Afzan’s determination to prepare his team for their semi-final, first-leg match against JDT on January 17, 2025.
Conclusion
The Malaysia Cup quarter-finals saw Terengganu FC stage an incredible comeback to beat Negeri Sembilan FC, while Johor Darul Ta’zim dominated Kuala Lumpur City FC to advance to the semifinals. The two teams will face off in the semi-finals, with the winner set to take on the other semi-finalists in the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the score in the Terengganu FC vs Negeri Sembilan FC match?
A: Terengganu FC won 4-2, with TFC winning 6-2 on aggregate.
Q: Who will Terengganu FC face in the semi-finals?
A: Terengganu FC will face Johor Darul Ta’zim in the semi-finals.
Q: How did Johor Darul Ta’zim’s coach Hector Bidoglio describe his team’s performance?
A: He described it as "aggressive and high-intensity".