Kedah FA Dominate Seoul Phoenix in Convincing 3-0 Victory

Kedah FA delivered a commanding performance in the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League on 23 May 2026, cruising to a 3-0 home victory against Seoul Phoenix at their fortress stadium. The result underlined Kedah’s growing ambitions in the league and showcased their efficient attacking play under the Friday night lights.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Kedah FA imposed their tempo on the game. The home side’s high press and quick transitions caused constant problems for Seoul Phoenix, who struggled to find their rhythm in midfield. By full time, Kedah had registered three well-worked goals without reply, a scoreline that could have been even greater had it not for the Phoenix goalkeeper’s several sharp saves.

Key Moments

• 10th minute: Kedah FA broke the deadlock when left winger Ahmad Firdaus latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the keeper.
• 34th minute: A second goal followed after a swift counter-attack; striker Mohd Faiz headed in from a pinpoint cross to double the lead.
• 67th minute: Kedah sealed the victory with a stunning long-range strike from midfielder Syafiq Ahmad, leaving the Seoul Phoenix goalkeeper with no chance.

Seoul Phoenix had a brief spell of pressure early in the second half but lacked the final pass to test the Kedah backline. The visitors were reduced to long-range efforts, none of which troubled the home goalkeeper.

Standout Performers

Mohd Faiz (Kedah FA) was a constant menace up front, scoring one and assisting another. His hold-up play and movement off the ball created space for teammates. Syafiq Ahmad’s powerful midfield display, capped with a spectacular goal, earned him the man-of-the-match honours. For Seoul Phoenix, defender Kim Min-soo made several crucial blocks but could not prevent the onslaught.

Table Impact

The victory lifted Kedah FA into the top half of the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League standings, reinforcing their credentials as promotion contenders. Seoul Phoenix, meanwhile, slipped further into the lower reaches, needing a drastic improvement to avoid a relegation battle.

With this result, Kedah FA have now won three of their last four matches, while Seoul Phoenix have lost four consecutive away games. The home fans left the stadium buzzing with optimism about the season ahead.