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JDT vs DPMM: Six-Goal Display Sends Southern Tigers Into FA Cup Final
By ExFunCity News Desk · 10 Nov 2026
TL;DR — JDT vs DPMM ended 6-1 as the Southern Tigers reached the Malaysia FA Cup final 8-1 on aggregate. Kuching City await on 16 January 2027.
JDT vs DPMM ended in a commanding 6-1 home victory as Johor Darul Ta’zim booked their place in the Malaysia FA Cup final. The Southern Tigers completed an 8-1 aggregate success at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on 8 November 2026, setting up a meeting with Kuching City.bernama.com
Latest Result: Five Second-Half Goals Seal Progress
Joao Figueiredo opened the scoring with a header in the 27th minute. JDT led 1-0 at half-time, although the visitors briefly brought themselves back into the second leg.
Jordan Murray equalised for DPMM in the 49th minute. That made the score 1-1 on the night, while JDT still held the overall advantage after winning the first leg 2-0.
Manuel Hidalgo restored the home side’s lead after 59 minutes. Oscar Arribas and Jairo then scored in quick succession, taking the game away from DPMM.
Daniesh Amirruddin added a penalty before Marcos Guilherme completed the scoring in stoppage time. Six different players found the net for JDT.makanbola.com

Latest Update: Academy Player Makes His Mark
The JDT vs DPMM match also provided a notable moment for Daniesh, who replaced Hidalgo in the 67th minute and later converted from the spot.
Head coach Xisco Munoz praised the academy product’s desire to improve and his contribution after coming on. The coach also indicated that he would continue developing the player.
For Malaysian supporters following emerging local talent, Daniesh’s involvement added another talking point beyond the winning margin. He received an opportunity in a competitive cup tie and contributed to the result.Stadium Astro

Current Status: Kuching City Await In Final
Following JDT vs DPMM, the final pairing was confirmed as Kuching City overturned their first-leg deficit against Selangor.
Kuching City won the return match 2-0 to advance 3-2 on aggregate. Safawi Rasid scored a penalty before Mukhairi Ajmal’s own goal decided the contest in extra time.
The final is scheduled for 16 January 2027, giving supporters of both clubs a major domestic fixture to look forward to.bernama.com

What Happens Next: Squad Management Remains Important
After JDT vs DPMM, Munoz highlighted his players’ resilience during a demanding schedule. He also stressed the importance of managing workloads and maintaining the squad’s condition.
Upcoming continental commitments involve travel to Vietnam and Thailand for ASEAN club competition and AFC Champions League Elite duties.
The cup victory provides momentum, while those away assignments will test JDT’s ability to maintain their performance through travel, recovery and changes to the starting team.bernama.com
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