{
  "id": 8710192,
  "title": "Southern Tigers run riot in George Town",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/southern-tigers-run-riot-in-george-town",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T15:16:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1537117/southern-tigers-run-riot-george-town"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR witnessed a dominant performance by defending champions Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) as they dismantled Penang 7-2 in the quarter-final, first-leg match of the FA Cup at the City Stadium. The Southern Tigers showcased exceptional attacking football, with newly appointed national call-up Brad Tapp leading the charge with a brace. JDT took the lead in the 16th minute through Bergson da Silva, and Tapp added to the tally in first-half stoppage time. Penang managed to pull one back in the 46th minute through Enzo Celestine, but JDT quickly regained control. Marcos Guilherme restored JDT's two-goal lead in the 54th minute, followed by a well-executed strike from Juan Martinez in the 63rd minute. Iranian forward Shahab Zahedi added JDT's fifth goal in the 68th minute, and Tapp sealed the match with a second goal two minutes later. Despite a late consolation goal from Arif Aiman Hanapi, JDT virtually secured their spot in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, in Bandar Seri Begawan, KL City fought back to secure a 3-3 draw against Brunei DPMM in the second half. Jordan Murray put KL City ahead in the 18th minute, but skipper Paulo Josue equalized from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute. DPMM scored a quickfire double from Farris Izdiham in the 54th and 58th minutes, but KL City's Baqiuddin Shamsudin and Fareed Sadat fought back to secure a 3-3 draw. In Kota Baru, Kelantan City held Kuching City to a 0-0 draw despite the latter losing a man to a red card in the 41st minute. The match allows for a thrilling return leg.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) virtually secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals after a 7-2 demolition of Penang in their quarter-final, first-leg clash at the City Stadium on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Johor Darul Ta zim (JDT) dominates Penang 7-2 in quarter-final",
    "Brad Tapp scores twice for JDT, leading attacking performance",
    "KL City draws 3-3 with Brunei DPMM in second half"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}