DPMM FC Beat Negeri Sembilan 3-1 in Bandar Seri Begawan

DPMM FC returned to winning ways in the Super League with a 3-1 victory over Negeri Sembilan FC at the National Stadium Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Bandar Seri Begawan, according to a report by Flash Sukan. The result extended the visitors' wait to collect three points again. DPMM went into the match looking to bounce back after a 0-2 defeat to Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) in the first leg of the FA Cup semi-final, while Negeri Sembilan were eyeing a win on their trip to Bandar Seri Begawan.

Jordan Murray led the home side's attack, while Negeri Sembilan relied on Yusuke Minagawa, Luqman Hakim Shamsudin and Akhyar Rashid to drive their forward line. DPMM nearly opened the scoring as early as the second minute through Miguel Oliveira, but his attempt only struck the post. The home side finally took the lead in the 12th minute when Murray headed the ball past goalkeeper Syahmi Adib Haikal. Negeri Sembilan responded quickly, with Luqman Hakim equalising in the 34th minute. The goal was initially disallowed for offside before a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review confirmed it, giving him his first goal of the season. Both teams continued to search for another goal, but the score remained 1-1 at half-time.

After the break, Negeri Sembilan increased the pressure in pursuit of a go-ahead goal. Their coach, Daniel Gimenez, made several changes, bringing on Jovan Motika, Wan Kuzri Wan Ahmad Kamal, Alif Mutalib and Aboubakar Kamara to add attacking options. DPMM also adjusted their forward line with the introduction of Dalberto Luan. The change paid off for the home side when Dalberto scored the second goal in the 88th minute, putting DPMM back in front as the match neared its end. DPMM then completed the 3-1 win through substitute Oscar Santis, securing all three points in front of their own supporters.

The result left DPMM fourth in the Super League with 12 points, while Negeri Sembilan were eighth with five points. DPMM will next face JDT in the second leg of the FA Cup semi-final on 8 November, while Negeri Sembilan are scheduled to play Kuching City FC on 20 November.