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Jang End Super League Campaign on a High with 2-1 Victory Over Kelantan TRW

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.

Nidzam Jamil Hails Commitment and Positive Attitude After Convincing Win Over Kelantan

Head coach Negeri Sembilan FC, Nidzam Jamil, praised the high level of commitment and positive mindset shown by his players following their 2-0 victory over Kelantan TRW FC in the Malaysia Super League at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi, on Tuesday night.

The 45-year-old tactician said the win was a clear response to the 1-1 draw against Kuala Lumpur City FC at the same venue last Saturday, with his squad displaying greater fighting spirit and a marked improvement in performance.

“Tonight, the team performed much better compared to the match against KL City four days ago. Even the substitutes such as Anwar Ibrahim, An Sang Su and Harith Samsuri came in and delivered commendable performances,” said Nidzam in his post-match remarks.

He added that the positive momentum carried into the second half allowed Negeri Sembilan to score a crucial second goal, despite Kelantan increasing their intensity in an attempt to disrupt the home side’s dominance.

“They tried to raise their tempo to stop our control of the game, but we defended well and continued to push forward. I’m pleased with this victory because the players executed the game plan exactly as we had prepared,” he said.

National striker Luqman Hakim Shamsudin was the standout performer, netting both goals in the 36th and 49th minutes to secure all three points for the Hobin Jang Hobin side.

Nidzam also explained the late change in the attacking lineup involving Joseph Esso and Mio Tsuneyasu, revealing that Esso was not fully fit to lead the frontline.

According to the head coach, Tsuneyasu’s aggressive approach had an immediate positive impact, unsettling Kelantan’s defence while effectively linking up play with Luqman Hakim and Jovan Motika in attack.

The result underlined Negeri Sembilan FC’s growing confidence and cohesion as they look to build momentum in the second half of the season.

Luqman Hakim Double Seals First-Round Finale Victory for Negeri Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan FC wrapped up the final match of the first round of the Malaysia Super League on a high, securing a convincing 2–0 victory over Kelantan TRW FC at the Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman earlier today.

Forward Luqman Hakim Shamsudin emerged as the hero for the Hobin Jang Hobin side, scoring both goals to deliver the team’s fourth win of the season.

The rescheduled fixture—originally set to be played in Kota Bharu but moved due to weather conditions—was fully capitalised on by Negeri Sembilan, who claimed all three points for the first time since their 2–0 home win over PDRM FC on 25 October.

From the opening whistle, both teams showed attacking intent, trading early pressure in an open and energetic contest. Head coach Nidzam Jamil opted to start Japanese forward Mio Tsuneyasu, usually deployed as a super-sub, while resting Joseph Esso. The decision paid dividends, with Mio playing a proactive role up front and helping to create several promising moves, particularly in the opening 30 minutes.

Negeri Sembilan’s determination was rewarded in the 36th minute when Luqman Hakim latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Jovan Motika, calmly slotting past Kelantan goalkeeper Azfar Arif Mohd Shukri to give the home side the lead.

The goal further lifted the spirits of the Rusa squad, who continued to press and dominate proceedings until the interval.

Early in the second half, Negeri Sembilan doubled their advantage. A defensive lapse saw Azfar Arif fail to clear the ball outside his penalty area, allowing Luqman Hakim to pounce, race through on goal, and tap home his second of the night in the 49th minute.

Despite trailing, Kelantan—led by head coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli—pushed forward in search of a response, carving out several chances. However, they were unable to find a breakthrough as Negeri Sembilan’s defence held firm until the final whistle.

The victory delighted the 3,205 supporters in attendance, as Negeri Sembilan FC closed the first round of the season with renewed confidence and momentum.

Venue Update for LS13 Match Between Kelantan TRW FC vs Negeri Sembilan FC

The Kelantan TRW FC vs Negeri Sembilan FC Super League 2025–26 (LS13) match on 24 December 2025 has been moved to Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Paroi, replacing the original venue, Stadium Sultan Muhammad Ke-IV, Kota Bharu.

This change was mutually agreed upon by both clubs due to the ongoing monsoon season affecting the East Coast states, in order to avoid potential postponement of the match.

Negeri Sembilan FC will remain the Away Team (PL) for this fixture at Paroi.