{
  "id": 17529379,
  "title": "Nafuzi rues costly defensive error in Terengganu defeat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/nafuzi-rues-costly-defensive-error-in-terengganu-defeat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:50:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1568124/nafuzi-rues-costly-defensive-error-terengganu-defeat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Terengganu coach Nafuzi Zain expressed disappointment over a costly defensive mistake after his team suffered a 2-0 loss to Sabah in a Super League match at Likas Stadium on Saturday. The heavy rain before kick-off had disrupted the Turtles' rhythm, making it difficult for them to play their usual game. However, Nafuzi stressed that the error leading to Sabah's opening goal should not have occurred, especially given the knowledge of the pitch conditions. Sabah took the lead in the 19th minute following a lapse by Terengganu goalkeeper Suhaimi Husin, who failed to reach a long ball from Enrique Lopez, allowing it to ricochet into the empty net. The hosts extended their lead five minutes later through Gonzalo Di Renzo. Their disadvantage worsened in the first half when Sabah's Malaysian international Romel Morales received a red card for a physical altercation with several Sabah players, following a VAR review. With the momentum swinging in Sabah's favor, Terengganu faced an uphill battle. The defeat leaves Terengganu ninth in the 12-team Super League standings with five points from six matches, while Sabah climb to fifth place with 10 points.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu coach Nafuzi Zain rued a costly defensive error after his side fell to a 2-0 defeat to Sabah in a stormy Super League clash at Likas Stadium on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Terengganu coach Nafuzi expresses disappointment over defensive mistake.",
    "Sabah scored opening goal due to goalkeeper Suhaimi's lapse.",
    "Gonzalo Di Renzo scored second goal for Sabah in the match."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Individual lapses in concentration during adverse weather conditions undermine Terengganu's league standing and prevent the squad from maintaining their competitive rhythm against top-half opponents like Sabah.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}