{
  "id": 7918173,
  "title": "Nafuzi targets break to fix Terengganu's defensive weaknesses after FA Cup exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nafuzi-targets-break-to-fix-terengganus-defensive-weaknesses-after-fa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T01:25:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1534497/nafuzi-targets-break-fix-terengganus-defensive-weaknesses-after-fa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Terengganu suffered a 3-1 second-leg defeat to DPMM in the FA Cup quarter-finals, failing to advance to the next round after losing 5-4 on aggregate. Coach Nafuzi Zain expressed disappointment, highlighting that his team's errors contributed to the loss. Danial Asri, Miguel Oliveira and Jordan Murray scored for DPMM. Despite creating many chances, Terengganu's mistakes allowed the opposition to score, particularly in defense. Nafuzi pointed out that the team started well but struggled with handling pressure defensively in second-half goals. The long break between matches will be utilized to assess the team's performance and address its weaknesses.",
  "summary": "KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu paid the price for their own mistakes as they were knocked out of the FA Cup following a 3-1 first round, second-leg defeat to DPMM at Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium yesterday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Terengganu lost 3-1 to DPMM in FA Cup quarter-finals.",
    "Coach Nafuzi Zain blames team's defensive mistakes.",
    "Break to assess and fix defensive weaknesses planned."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The upcoming break provides coach Nafuzi Zain an opportunity to address Terengganu's defensive vulnerabilities, which were exposed by DPMM's pressure in the second half of their FA Cup quarter-final match.",
  "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."
}