Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) head coach, Mohd Nidzam Jamil, admitted that his team’s dramatic late comebacks were never part of the plan, but he was proud of the fighting spirit shown by his players in their 2-2 draw against Kuching City FC in the Super League last night.

The clash at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi saw NSFC trail by two goals before mounting a spirited fightback to secure a point. Remarkably, it was the second consecutive match where the Hobin Jang Hobin squad staged a late turnaround at home, following their 2-1 victory over Selangor FC the previous weekend.

“No coach wants to always chase the game – to concede one or two goals and then fight back. That’s not something we plan for. What matters is that we learn to manage games better,” said Nidzam during the post-match press conference.

The 45-year-old coach explained that NSFC had to take risks in pursuit of goals, leaving space behind that made them vulnerable to counterattacks.

“When we go all out for a goal, of course there are risks. But I was pleased with how our goalkeeper and defenders handled the pressure in the second half. We still need to tighten our defensive structure, but overall I’m happy we managed to get something out of the game,” he added.

Despite settling for a draw, Nidzam described the result as valuable, especially in maintaining the team’s positive momentum and confidence.

“This is part of the team-building process. We’re still learning, still growing, and one point is important for us. The players showed determination, and that’s what we must carry into future matches,” he said.

With the 2-2 result against Kuching City, NSFC now have four points from three matches, following one win, one draw, and one defeat.