Negeri Sembilan FC were left frustrated after a late penalty saw DPMM FC salvage a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Super League encounter at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium earlier tonight.

The hosts, chasing their second win of the season, started strongly and created several dangerous chances in the opening half — the closest coming in the 13th minute when Jordan Murray’s strike flew narrowly wide of the Negeri Sembilan goal.

Negeri Sembilan soon found their rhythm, with Luqman Hakim Shamsudin testing DPMM goalkeeper Michel Dos Santos with a long-range effort in the 27th minute.

The breakthrough finally came for the visitors in the 54th minute when Jovan Motika’s precise free-kick was met by a well-timed header from Joseph Esso to give Negeri Sembilan a deserved lead.

However, DPMM equalised in the 62nd minute through a Jordan Murray penalty after a VAR review confirmed a handball by Khuzaimi Piee.

Negeri Sembilan quickly restored their advantage just three minutes later, when Esso turned provider — setting up Motika, who fired home with a powerful finish to make it 2-1.

Unfortunately, more VAR drama struck in the 81st minute as another handball decision, this time against Filip Andersen, gifted DPMM a second penalty. Murray once again made no mistake from the spot to bring the game level.

The match ended 2-2, with Negeri Sembilan remaining in sixth place on 12 points — narrowly missing the chance to overtake Terengganu and Selangor in the standings.

Meanwhile, DPMM climbed to 10th with five points after eight matches.