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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
JDT coach Muñoz demands defensive improvement after 5-3 win
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM (JDT) head coach Xisco Muñoz stressed the need for defensive improvement despite his side's 5-3 win over Negeri Sembilan FC. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT triumph in a high-scoring Malaysia Super League encounter. Muñoz admitted his team started slowly, allowing early transitions that led to defensive lapses. 'Today we were sleeping a little bit in the first minutes and gave them space to score from transitions,' he said in the post-match press conference. He urged his players to be more consistent and prioritise clean sheets moving forward. 'We need to be more consistent, stronger in both areas, and prioritise clean sheets,' Muñoz added. The Spaniard highlighted the importance of learning from such situations as the league progresses. 'I think we are just now in the first part of the league, so we need to learn about the situations,' he explained. He emphasised the need for adaptability in different match scenarios. 'We need to understand what to do when we play at home, when we play away, what happens in the first minutes, and we need to be aggressive,' Muñoz said. Negeri Sembilan exploited JDT's defensive weaknesses with quick transitions and set-pieces. 'The first goal came from a transition... they have great pace along the flanks,' Muñoz noted. He acknowledged his team's slow reaction in defending subsequent goals. Muñoz also called for better decision-making in attacking phases. 'We need to stay calmer in the final third to make better decisions,' he said. Despite defensive concerns, he praised JDT's attacking output, including 25 shots and two set-piece goals. Jon Irazabal stood out with a brace, while Joao Figueiredo and Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi also contributed. Substitute Bergson da Silva secured the win with a late strike in extra time. Muñoz thanked the home fans but noted attendance was affected by weekday scheduling. 'I hope the next game, maybe we will have more people supporting us,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Bergson matches Indra Putra's record in JDT's thrilling 5-3 win
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM (JDT) striker Bergson da Silva made history by matching Indra Putra Mahayuddin's record as the all-time top scorer in the Malaysian Super League with 106 goals. His decisive extra-time strike sealed a thrilling 5-3 comeback victory over Negeri Sembilan FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. Negeri Sembilan stunned the defending champions early with Joseph Esso opening the scoring in the eighth minute. Ameyaw Alexander Agyakwa provided another assist four minutes later, setting up Jovan Motika for a 2-0 lead. JDT responded by introducing Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi in the 29th minute, and his corner-kick found Jon Irazabal for a crucial header in the 38th minute. Jaoa Figueiredo levelled the score at 2-2 just three minutes later, reigniting JDT's momentum before halftime. The Southern Tigers took control in the second half, with Irazabal completing a Hector Hevel pass to make it 3-2 in the 57th minute. Arif Aiman extended the lead to 4-2 with a powerful strike just a minute later. Motika pulled one back for Negeri Sembilan in the 60th minute, keeping the contest alive. Bergson's spectacular scissor kick in extra time secured the win and etched his name in Super League history. In other matches, Selangor triumphed 3-0 over DPMM FC, while Kelantan Red Warriors drew 1-1 against Imigresen FC. - Bernama
The Sun
09-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
JDT dominates Selangor 3-0 in Charity Shield as Munoz praises players
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz commended his players' commitment after their 3-0 victory over Selangor FC in the Charity Shield. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT dominate from the first minute with a well-executed game plan. Munoz highlighted his team's strong start, which included an early goal that set the tone for the match. He praised his players for maintaining discipline despite Selangor's attempts to rally in the second half. 'In the first half, the team had a very good start to the game, we controlled the game and scoring in the first minute was very important for us,' Munoz said. He added that tactical adjustments in the second half helped maintain balance and secure the win. JDT's goals came from new striker Jairo Da Silva, defender Eddy Israfilov, and winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi. The victory marked JDT's 10th Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup triumph since 2015. Selangor coach Kinoshi Katsuhito admitted the early goal disrupted his team's strategy. He criticised his players for lacking focus from the opening whistle. 'The first goal broke our plan, but we have to be in the game from the very first minute,' Katsuhito said. He acknowledged JDT's strength and warned that lapses in concentration would be punished. The Japanese coach stressed the need for improvement to compete at the highest level. - Bernama
