Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) delivered a statement performance at home, dismantling PDRM FC with a commanding 5–0 victory in the first leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi.

Head coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil fielded a strong lineup with Azri Ghani between the posts, captain Takumi Sasaki marshalling the midfield, and Jovan Motika spearheading the attack. PDRM, meanwhile, had Ifwat Akmal in goal and Kyaw Min Oo wearing the armband.

First Half: Fast and Furious

The Jangs made a blistering start when Motika converted a free kick in the 2nd minute after a defensive lapse from the visitors. The match tilted further in NSFC’s favor when PDRM’s Noel Agbre was shown a red card in the 9th minute, forcing The Cops to play with ten men for most of the night.

Despite being a man down, PDRM created a scare in the 37th minute through Fadi Awad, but his effort flew wide. Motika struck again in the 40th minute following a brilliant build-up from Sasaki, before Joseph Esso added a third just before halftime.

NSFC nearly grabbed a fourth, but Sasaki’s goal was ruled out after a foul on the goalkeeper, sending the home side into the break with a comfortable 3–0 lead.

Second Half: Closing the Show

After the restart, NSFC continued to press, with Sasaki once again denied a goal by the referee. Substitutions injected fresh energy, and in the 74th minute, Japanese midfielder Mio Tsuneyasu dazzled the Paroi crowd with a composed finish inside the box to make it 4–0.

Esso rounded off the scoring in the 82nd minute, netting his second of the night to ensure NSFC head into the return leg at Selayang with a five-goal cushion.

Looking Ahead

The emphatic win marks NSFC’s first clean sheet of the season, highlighting their attacking firepower and defensive solidity. Next, the Jangs shift focus to the Super League clash against Selangor FC on August 24, while PDRM prepare to host Melaka FA in their upcoming fixture.