Selangor FC had to accept a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Kuching City FC in the second leg of the 2026/27 FA Cup Semi-Final, which took place at Stadium Taha Ariffin yesterday.
The match, played at a high intensity, saw both sides launch attacks and strengthen their defensive lines in search of the opening goal. However, neither side managed to find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes.
The second half saw a change in the scoreline when Kuching City FC were awarded a penalty by the referee following an incident involving Harith Haiqal’s clearance inside the penalty area. In the 57th minute, Safawi Rasid converted the spot-kick to level the aggregate score at 2-2, sending the match into extra time.
In extra time, Kuching City FC continued to apply pressure in search of the winning goal. In the 119th minute, Mukhairi Ajmal’s attempt to clear the ball from danger in front of goal resulted in an own goal, giving the home side the advantage. The match ended in the 127th minute, with Kuching City FC securing a 2-0 victory and a 3-2 aggregate win. The result brought Selangor FC’s 2026/27 FA Cup campaign to an end at the semi-final stage.
Next, the Malaysian League will take a break from 9 to 17 November to make way for the FIFA International Match Calendar, with Safuwan Baharudin set to represent Singapore.
The Selangor FC management would like to express its heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all supporters for their unwavering support throughout the Red Giants’ 2026/27 FA Cup campaign, whether at the stadium or wherever you may be.
Although this journey has come to an end, the Red Giants’ fight continues. The team will continue to work hard and strive to bring success to all of you. Keep supporting us!
Demi Kebanggaan!
Starting XI: Sikh Izhan, Quentin Cheng, Nooa Laine, Hugo Boumous, Eduardo Sosa, Selvan Anbualagan, Safuwan Baharudin, Jefferson Tabinas, Adib Ra’op, Harith Haiqal & Chrigor Moraes ©.
Substitutions: 46’ Vitor Pernambuco > Selvan Anbualagan, 73’ Syahir Bashah > Adib Ra’op, 76’ Zikri Khalili > Safuwan Baharudin, 83’ Sharul Nazeem (1st match after recovered from ACL) > Harith Haiqal, 83’ Kay Tejan > Eduardo Sosa & 107’ Mukhairi Ajmal > Quentin Cheng.
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Selangor FC terpaksa akur dengan kekalahan agregat 2-3 kepada Kuching City FC dalam aksi kedua Separuh Akhir Piala FA 2026/27 yang berlangsung di Stadium Taha Ariffin semalam.
Perlawanan yang berlangsung dengan intensiti tinggi menyaksikan kedua-dua pasukan saling mengatur serangan dan memperkukuh benteng pertahanan dalam usaha memburu jaringan pembukaan. Namun, tiada sebarang gol berjaya dihasilkan sepanjang 45 minit pertama.
Aksi separuh masa kedua menyaksikan perubahan kedudukan apabila Kuching City FC dihadiahkan sepakan penalti oleh pengadil susulan insiden yang melibatkan ‘clearance’ Harith Haiqal di dalam kawasan penalti. Pada minit ke-57, Safawi Rasid menyempurnakan sepakan tersebut untuk menyamakan kedudukan agregat kepada 2-2, sekali gus memaksa perlawanan berlanjutan ke masa tambahan.
Masuk masa tambahan, Kuching City FC terus memberikan tekanan dalam usaha mencari gol kemenangan. Pada minit ke-119, percubaan Mukhairi Ajmal untuk mengeluarkan bola daripada kawasan berbahaya di hadapan gawang bertukar menjadi gol sendiri, sekali gus memberikan kelebihan kepada pasukan tuan rumah. Perlawanan berakhir pada minit ke-127 dengan Kuching City FC mengesahkan kemenangan 2-0 dan agregat 3-2. Keputusan tersebut menyaksikan perjalanan skuad Merah Kuning dalam kempen Piala FA musim 2026/27 berakhir di peringkat separuh akhir.
Seterusnya, saingan Liga Malaysia akan berehat sementara bagi memberi laluan kepada kalendar antarabangsa FIFA dari 9 hingga 17 November. Dalam tempoh tersebut, Safuwan Baharudin bakal menyarung jersi kebangsaan Singapura.
Pihak pengurusan Selangor FC ingin merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kepada seluruh penyokong atas sokongan padu yang diberikan sepanjang perjalanan Gergasi Merah dalam kempen Piala FA 2026/27, sama ada di stadium mahupun di mana jua anda berada.
Walaupun perjalanan Piala FA berakhir di sini, pasukan akan terus bekerja keras dan berusaha untuk menghadirkan kejayaan buat anda semua. Teruskan sokongan anda!
Demi Kebanggaan!
Kesebelasan Utama: Sikh Izhan, Quentin Cheng, Nooa Laine, Hugo Boumous, Eduardo Sosa, Selvan Anbualagan, Safuwan Baharudin, Jefferson Tabinas, Adib Ra’op, Harith Haiqal & Chrigor Moraes ©.
Pertukaran: 46’ Vitor Pernambuco > Selvan Anbualagan, 73’ Syahir Bashah > Adib Ra’op, 76’ Zikri Khalili > Safuwan Baharudin, 83’ Sharul Nazeem (1st match after recovered from ACL) > Harith Haiqal, 83’ Kay Tejan > Eduardo Sosa & 107’ Mukhairi Ajmal > Quentin Cheng.
