It was a night to forget for Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) as the home side suffered a 0–4 defeat to Selangor FC in the first-leg quarter-final of the 2025/26 FA Cup at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi, on Saturday night.

In front of a roaring crowd of 25,550 supporters, Selangor FC displayed their clinical edge, leaving the hosts with a tough task ahead in the return leg later this month.

Selangor’s star winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim was the standout performer, scoring twice in the 33rd and 62nd minutes and providing an assist in a dominant performance.

NSFC started brightly, with Takumi Sasaki testing Selangor goalkeeper Kalamullah Al Hafiz Mat Rowi from distance in the 27th minute. However, Selangor soon took control, and Faisal opened the scoring with a composed finish after breaking through the defence.

The visitors wasted no time extending their lead after the break, as Chrigor Flores Moraes found the net in the 47th minute, followed by a Zach Clough header from a pinpoint Faisal cross in the 55th.

Faisal capped off a brilliant night by adding his second of the match — a low drive that slipped past NSFC’s backline and goalkeeper Muhammad Azri Ghani, sealing a commanding 4–0 victory for the Red Giants.

With the second leg set for 29 October in Petaling Jaya, Selangor FC now hold a strong advantage — but NSFC will look to regroup and fight back with the pride and resilience that define the Hobin Jang Hobin spirit.