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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Frustrated Reynolds rues DPMM draw with Police after ceding two-goal lead
KUALA LUMPUR: Brunei's DPMM endured a frustrating return to the M-League after throwing away a 2-0 lead in a 2-2 draw with Police in the Super League at Selayang Stadium on Saturday. Making their first appearance in the competition since the 2007-08 season, DPMM raced ahead inside six minutes through Ramadhan Sananta and Miguel Oliveira. But Police hit back, with South Korean import Park Tae Su striking twice in the 67th and 71st minutes to level the contest. DPMM coach McAllister Reynolds was left ruing his side's missed chances. "We should have scored more than two goals today. We could have put the game to bed with a third," he said. "In the second half, credit to Police, but we could have defended their goals better. "There were individual mistakes. We have a lot of new players, so it takes time to gel. At 2-2, we still created chances — it's frustrating." DPMM rejoined the M-League after several seasons in Singapore's S-League. Meanwhile, Kelantan the Real Warriors (KTRW) coach E. Elavarasan admitted his side were second best in a 4-0 defeat to Kuching City at the Sarawak Stadium, blaming poor defending and a lack of physicality. "Kuching were better prepared and more competitive. They've played together for years, and you can see the difference," he said. "We need to find more quality players." Kuching's goals came from Ronald Ngah Wanja (second, 71st), Joao Pedro (18th) and Ramadhan Saifullah (90th). In Batu Kawan, KL City cruised to a 3-0 win over Immigration FC, ending a 30-year wait for a season-opening victory with a clean sheet.
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Brunei DPMM to exit Singapore Premier League after 2024-25 season
Brunei DPMM's Miguel Oliveira (left) in action during the Singapore Cup match against Young Lions Ryaan Sanizal at Jalan Besar Stadium on Feb 15. PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE - After a month of uncertainty and speculation, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) confirmed on May 22 that Brunei DPMM will not participate in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) after the 2024-25 season. The decision comes after discussions between the FAS and DPMM, with the Brunei-based club indicating that intent to compete in other leagues. FAS general secretary Chew Chun-Liang. said in a statement: 'DPMM has been a respected member of the SPL and a valued partner in the development of regional football. Their staff and players have consistently displayed an exemplary sporting spirit, and the club's impact on Singapore football will be long remembered. We wish them the very best in their future endeavours. 'While we are sad to see them go, we understand the club's position and we part ways with our full support and appreciation. 'The SPL remains committed to growing the game in Singapore and supporting our participating clubs. Our league continues to be a key platform for nurturing local talent, fostering competitive play, and engaging our local football community. Fans can continue to expect exciting SPL matches and opportunities to support their teams in the coming seasons.' On April 21, The Straits Times reported that DPMM's participation in next season's SPL was in doubt as the club had expressed their interest to return to the Malaysia Super League (MSL) and were eyeing Geylang International striker Tomoyuki Doi. DPMM coach Jamie McAllister said then that the move was 'not confirmed yet', but the club said in a post on their website that talks for a return to the Malaysian competition were looking 'positive'. DPMM had taken part in the second-tier Malaysia Premier League in 2005-06 and gained promotion to the top-tier MSL, where they finished third and 10th in the following seasons. They joined the SPL when it was known as the in 2009 and won the League Cup. However, they were removed from the league after Fifa imposed a global ban on the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam following government interference in its affairs. They rejoined the in 2012, winning it in 2015 and 2019. They did not defend their title in 2020 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and travel restrictions in their country. After sitting out the 2021 and 2022 seasons, they returned for the 2023 campaign, finishing seventh in the nine-team competition. Currently sixth in the SPL standings, DPMM will play their final league match against Hougang United on May 24. Three days later, they will meet Lion City Sailors in the second leg of the Singapore Cup semi-final, after losing 3-2 in the first leg on May 21. DPMM general manager Mohamad Ali Haji Momin said in a statement: 'Over the years, we have been privileged to be part of a league that upholds the highest standards of professionalism, competition, and sportsmanship. More than just football, our time in the SPL has given us the invaluable gift of camaraderie, shared experiences, and lasting friendships. 'The warmth, hospitality, and unwavering support extended to us by FAS and the Singapore football community have made our participation deeply meaningful, and for this, we are truly grateful.' With DPMM's exit, the SPL will be left with only eight teams. But ST previously reported that there could be a replacement for the 2025-26 season, with the possible inclusion of Tengah FC. Melvyn Teoh is a sports journalist at The Straits Times. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
