Piala FA: JDT Annihilate DPMM FC 6-1(8-1) to Storm into Final

Johor Darul Ta’zim completely dismantled DPMM FC in the second leg of their semi-final clash, unleashing a second-half goal fest to secure a massive 8-1 aggregate victory at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri and punch their ticket to the Piala FA Malaysia final.

Carrying a comfortable 2-0 aggregate advantage from the first leg, the Southern Tigers showed absolutely zero mercy. Fielded with a heavy-hitting attacking lineup featuring Joao Figueiredo, Jairo da Silva, and Yago Cesar, JDT immediately pinned DPMM into their own half from the opening whistle.

Despite DPMM head coach James McAllister deploying six import players—including Dalberto and Jordan Murray—to lead the counter-attack, the visitors were forced into deep defensive blocks to weather the early storm.

The dam finally broke in the 27th minute. Following a barrage of dangerous attacks, Figueiredo rose highest to clinically head home a pinpoint cross from Oscar Arribas, putting JDT 1-0 up on the night. Jairo nearly doubled the lead in the 38th minute, but his fierce header rattled the post, keeping the scoreline tight heading into the break.

The second half delivered absolute fireworks. DPMM briefly stunned the home crowd in the 49th minute when Jordan Murray capitalized on a rare attacking foray to equalize 1-1, cutting the aggregate deficit to 3-1.

Stung by the goal, JDT responded with lethal tactical precision. The coaching staff immediately triggered a triple substitution, throwing on Dani Bolt, Marcos Guilherme, and Nacho Mendez to completely overwhelm the tiring DPMM squad. The tactical shift paid off instantly.

In the 59th minute, Manuel Hidalgo restored JDT's lead with a sharp finish following a spilled save by the DPMM goalkeeper. The floodgates were now wide open. JDT relentlessly tightened their grip on the match, striking twice in a devastating two-minute window. Arribas found the back of the net in the 64th minute, followed rapidly by Jairo in the 66th minute, stretching the lead to a dominant 4-1.

The nightmare continued for DPMM in the dying stages. A handball inside the box in the 86th minute resulted in a penalty for the hosts. Daniesh Amirruddin stepped up and calmly slotted it home to make it 5-1. Deep into stoppage time, Marcos Guilherme capitalized on a corner kick to seal the 6-1 demolition.

With an 8-1 aggregate masterclass, the Southern Tigers confidently advance to the grand final. JDT now awaits the winner of the highly anticipated semi-final clash between Selangor FC and Kuching City FC to determine who they will battle for the Piala FA crown.

Credit Photo : JST