{
  "id": 16011048,
  "title": "DPMM face ultimate FA Cup test against JDT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/dpmm-face-ultimate-fa-cup-test-against-jdt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T06:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1561326/dpmm-face-ultimate-fa-cup-test-against-jdt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a historic semi-final matchup for the Malaysian FA Cup, DPMM and JDT will face off at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Friday. DPMM, former champions in 2004 and 2022, have never advanced past the semi-finals in this competition before this season. On the other hand, JDT boasts an impressive record as five-time FA Cup champions since 2016, including a four-season streak of consecutive titles.\n\nJDT, known for their dominant presence in Malaysian football, have asserted their authority since returning to the Super League. Their recent 3-0 victory over Sabah solidified their unbeaten run in domestic competitions for four consecutive years. DPMM's head coach, Jamie McAllister, acknowledges the challenge of facing such a formidable opponent, emphasizing the need for structural discipline and game management in the home leg of the tie.\n\nJDT's head coach, Xisco Munoz, approaches the match with wariness, refusing to be swayed by JDT's historical pedigree. His tactical team has managed to score 28 goals without reply this season, and will need to maintain balance while dealing with DPMM's deep-lying play and vertical counterattacks. Munoz stresses the importance of rotation and giving the best performance possible for the upcoming matches, stating that JDT requires more than just 11 players on the field.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR DPMM and Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) will write an unprecedented chapter in FA Cup history on Friday at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, meeting in the competition's semi-final for the first time.",
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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."
}