{
  "id": 13130151,
  "title": "JDT cruise into FA Cup semi-finals after crushing Penang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/jdt-cruise-into-fa-cup-semi-finals-after-crushing-penang",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T13:38:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1551973/jdt-cruise-fa-cup-semi-finals-after-crushing-penang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) have secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals after a dominant 11-3 aggregate win over Penang. The Southern Tigers claimed the second leg 4-1 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, following their 7-2 first-leg victory. Earlier that day, JDT had dispatched Cambodian champions Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng 6-0 in the Asean Club Championship. JDT coach Xisco Munoz fielded a completely new starting lineup, with 11 changes from the Preah Khan match. Rested players included Arif Aiman Hanapi, Afiq Fazail, and goalkeeper Syihan Hazmi. Penang opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Bergson Da Silva, who scored from the penalty spot. Nacho Mendez doubled JDT's advantage in the 23rd minute, and Iranian forward Shahab Zahedi added a third in first-half stoppage time. Argentine winger Manuel Hidalgo completed the scoring in the 72nd minute. JDT captain Stefano Brundo pulled one back for Penang in the 87th minute. JDT will now face the victors of the Brunei DPMM vs KL City tie in the FA Cup semi-finals.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) have reached the FA Cup semi-finals with a huge 11-3 aggregate win over Penang.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}