Red Giants battle Asia Warriors to stalemate
The match also served as the unveiling of Selangor's 2025-2026 M-League squad.
Among the fresh faces in the Red Giants' lineup were Willian Lira, Moses Raj, Picha Autra, Chrigor Moraes and Zach Clough.
In the ninth minute, Selangor captain Faisal Halim nearly created a goal with a pinpoint cross to Lira who forced a save from Asia Warriors' veteran goalkeeper Made Wirawan.
The 44-year-old Wirawan suffered a knee injury in the 12th minute, and was replaced by Yoo Jaehoon.
Selangor's best chance came in the 55th minute when Sharul Nazeem Zulpakar, who replaced Harith Haiqal Adam Afkar at halftime, spun and unleashed a low shot, only to be denied by Yoo.
Asia Warriors suffered another blow late in the game when Daisuke Sato was stretchered off in the 78th minute.
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