FA Cup: Munoz praises squad's resilience as JDT reach final
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Munoz praised his players resilience and adaptability after the Southern Tigers booked their spot in the FA Cup final, with a 6-1 victory over DPMM FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium last night, securing an 8-1 aggregate triumph.
Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz praised his players' resilience and adaptability after the Southern Tigers secured their place in the FA Cup final with a convincing 6-1 win over DPMM FC. The victory gave JDT an 8-1 aggregate lead. Munoz highlighted the team's discipline and work rate during the match, noting that they had to adapt to a demanding fixture list.
In the second half, JDT played with intensity, creating over 40 shots on goal. Munoz also emphasized the importance of workload management to keep the squad healthy, especially after reintegrating a player who had been out due to injury. Looking ahead, JDT will face tougher challenges in upcoming away fixtures in the Asean Club Championship and the AFC Champions League Elite.
Meanwhile, DPMM FC coach James McAllister acknowledged his team's strong defensive effort in the first half but expressed disappointment over their downfall in the second half. Despite the heavy defeat, McAllister remained proud of his team's progress and saw the final stages of the season as a valuable learning experience. JDT and Kuching City will face off in the final to vie for the 2026 FA Cup title on January 16.
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