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Football: Super League Intensifies as JDT Hits Century Mark and Sabah Rallies
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Published on 05/06/2026 13:00
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In the Malaysia Super League, Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) continues to set a ruthless standard, recently crushing KL City 7-0 to maintain their perfect record and tighten their grip on the top spot. Meanwhile, Selangor FC under head coach Kim Pan Gon secured a vital 4-0 win over Penang, though Pan Gon expressed concerns about his team's "mental strength" after losing focus once they secured a large lead. These results keep the title race highly competitive as teams enter the middle stages of the 2026 season.

Sabah FC also found their rhythm today with a convincing 5-1 victory over PDRM FC, a result driven by what coach Juan Torres Garrido described as a more "vertical and intense" attacking style. In other league news, Immigration FC has emerged as the season's surprise package, currently holding 6th place in their debut season, thanks to the consistent goal-scoring of Wilmar Jordan. However, off-field issues continue to plague Kuala Lumpur City, whose performance has dipped significantly due to internal administrative woes and training disruptions.

Looking ahead, regional competition is heating up with the Shopee Cup (ASEAN Club Championship)semifinals. Johor Darul Ta’zim is set to clash with Thailand's Buriram United, while Selangor FC prepares to face Vietnam's Nam Dinh FC. These matches are expected to be high-stakes encounters, as Malaysian clubs aim to assert their dominance in Southeast Asian football.

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