{
  "id": 15364217,
  "title": "Pan Gon hails historic 2,000th match milestone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/pan-gon-hails-historic-2-000th-match-milestone",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:11:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1558173/pan-gon-hails-historic-2000th-match-milestone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor celebrated their 2,000th competitive match with a 3-1 victory over Penang at MBPJ Stadium on Saturday. The team maintained their perfect start to the Super League season, with five wins from five matches. Brazilian forward Chrigor Moraes scored twice, while defender Ahmad Zikri Khalili sealed the win with a late goal in stoppage-time. Selangor head coach Kim Pan Gon emphasized the historical significance of the occasion, noting that the club's first-ever match was also a 2-0 victory against Penang. The win carried special meaning for the fans, and Pan Gon expressed pride in his players' performance. Despite the flawless run, he cautioned against complacency, pointing out that Selangor became passive after conceding a corner in the 69th minute. Coach Pan Gon also addressed the ongoing absence of winger Faisal Halim, who is recovering from a long-term injury, stating that the team's management without him has been positive but expressed disappointment about the situation. Looking ahead, Pan Gon's focus shifted to the FA Cup semi-final against Kuching City, where the team aims to reach the final. Penang head coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail acknowledged the defeat as a harsh lesson in game management and tactical discipline, attributing the loss to Selangor's ability to create penetrating passes due to their superior midfield performance.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor celebrated their 2,000th competitive match with a clinical 3-1 win over Penang at MBPJ Stadium on Saturday, maintaining their flawless start to the Super League season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Selangor achieved historic 2,000th competitive match win",
    "Chrigor Moraes scored twice, Ahmad Zikri sealed with late goal",
    "Coach Kim Pan Gon emphasized historical significance, cautioned against complacency"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Selangor's flawless start to the season reinforces their dominance in the Super League and proves the squad can maintain high performance levels even during the long-term absence of Faisal Halim.",
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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."
}