Deeromram at the double as Red Giants down Brunei 3-0
Katsuhito Kinoshi's men made a flying start when Thailand international Kevin Deeromram tucked home a low cross in the fifth minute.
Deeromram was on target again in the 36th minute to double the Red Giants' advantage.
Brunei showed brief flashes of threat after the break, forcing Selangor goalkeeper Kalamullah Al Hafiz into action, but their blunt attack failed to produce a breakthrough.
Brazilian import Chrigor Moraes then sealed the win with a neat finish in the 67th minute.
Selangor almost added a fourth late on, but Deeromram's left-footed strike came off the post and Alvin Fortes' follow-up sailed over
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