Negeri Sembilan FC signed off their Super League campaign in winning fashion after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kelantan The Real Warriors at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi, last night.
The Jang made a flying start in front of their home supporters, taking the lead as early as the eighth minute through Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee, who rose well to head home from a corner kick.
Just three minutes later, Negeri Sembilan doubled their advantage. Kelantan TRW’s defensive lapse was punished by NSFC import forward Mio Tsuneyasu, who found himself unmarked before calmly finishing past goalkeeper Mohammad Fikri Che Soh in the 11th minute.
Despite trailing by two goals, the visitors refused to give up. Kelantan TRW pulled one back in the 27th minute through forward Muhammad Asraf Alifuddin Yasin, giving the away side renewed hope heading into the remainder of the match.
NSFC had a golden opportunity to restore their two-goal cushion in the 39th minute after being awarded a penalty. However, Joseph Esso’s effort from the spot was denied by Mohammad Fikri, who produced an important save to keep Kelantan TRW in the contest.
The second half saw Negeri Sembilan push aggressively in search of another goal, creating several dangerous moments in the Kelantan TRW penalty area. However, Mohammad Fikri remained alert between the posts, denying the home side on multiple occasions.
Despite the pressure, the scoreline remained unchanged until the final whistle, confirming a 2-1 victory for Negeri Sembilan FC.
The result sees NSFC conclude their Super League season in seventh place with 29 points, while Kelantan TRW finish 12th with 15 points.
For the Jang, it was a positive way to close the campaign — a committed performance, three valuable points, and a final home result to reward the supporters at Paroi.
