Selangor FC edged Negeri Sembilan FC 1–0 in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup quarter-final at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi, earlier tonight, taking a slender advantage into the return fixture.

Chrigor Moraes proved decisive for Selangor FC, converting a penalty deep into stoppage time in the 95th minute to separate the two sides.

From the opening exchanges, the Red Giants controlled much of the first-half proceedings, fashioning several dangerous opportunities. However, Negeri Sembilan goalkeeper Muhammad Azri Abdul Ghani stood firm, producing a series of fine saves to keep the visitors at bay.

After the break, Negeri Sembilan FC raised their tempo and intensity. The shift in momentum saw the Hobin Jang Hobin outfit threaten through efforts from Joseph Esso and Takumi Sasaki, while substitute Jovan Motika also came close. Yet Selangor custodian Kalamullah Al-Hafiz Mat Rowi remained resolute, denying every attempt on goal.

Selangor thought they had broken the deadlock in the 76th minute when Moraes fired home from inside the penalty area, but the goal was ruled out after VAR confirmed the ball had struck his hand in the build-up.

The decision sparked visible frustration from Selangor head coach Kim Pan Gon, who protested the call and was subsequently shown a yellow card by referee Mohamad Yaasin Tuan Mohd Hanafiah.

Moraes’ disappointment was finally eased in the closing moments when Selangor were awarded a penalty following a foul inside the box. The Brazilian stepped up confidently, dispatching the spot-kick in the 95th minute to secure a narrow first-leg lead for the visitors.

With the tie still finely balanced, Negeri Sembilan will take encouragement from their second-half display as they turn their focus to the decisive second leg.