MUFT Hold Kedah D.A. FC to 1-1 Draw in Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League

24 May 2026 – MUFT battled to a hard-fought 1–1 draw with Kedah D.A. FC in a Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League encounter that showcased the competitive spirit of Malaysia’s second tier. The point leaves both sides in the middle of the standings, while the unbeaten run for MUFT extends to three matches.

Early Exchanges and a Well-Worked Opener

The match at MUFT’s home ground began cautiously, with both teams feeling each other out in the opening 20 minutes. Kedah D.A. FC gradually asserted control in midfield, using quick passing combinations to unsettle the MUFT defence. The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when a slick one-two on the edge of the box freed Kedah striker Syafiq Ahmad, who swept the ball into the bottom corner with his left foot. The visitors’ traveling fans erupted as their team took a deserved lead.

MUFT responded positively, shifting to a more direct approach. They created two clear chances before half-time but were thwarted by Kedah goalkeeper Firdaus Rahim and a last-ditch block on the line. The half ended 1–0 in Kedah’s favour, setting up an intriguing second period.

Second-Half Fightback

MUFT came out with renewed intensity after the interval. Coach Mohd Hafiz Hamid made a tactical switch, pushing a midfielder higher to support lone striker Faizal Zainal. The change paid dividends in the 66th minute. A long throw-in into the Kedah penalty area was not cleared, and MUFT centre-back Adam Roslan pounced to lash the ball into the net from close range. The home support celebrated a scrappy but vital equaliser.

Kedah D.A. FC pushed for a winner, introducing fresh legs to stretch the MUFT defence. However, MUFT’s rearguard held firm, with goalkeeper Ikmal Hazim making a crucial save in the 82nd minute from a deflected free-kick. The final ten minutes saw end-to-end action, but neither side could find a decisive second goal. The draw leaves both teams on 12 points after eight matches.

What the Result Means

MUFT remain in sixth place in the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League, while Kedah D.A. FC sit just above them in fifth. Both clubs will view this as a fair result given the balance of play. MUFT’s resilience keeps them within striking distance of the top four, while Kedah will rue their failure to convert first-half superiority into more goals.

Key performers included MUFT’s Roslan, whose goal and solid defending earned him the man-of-the-match honours, and Kedah’s Ahmad, who continued his strong season with another goal. The draw sets up an intriguing next round as both teams look to climb the table.

Match Summary:
Result: MUFT 1–1 Kedah D.A. FC
Goals: Roslan 66′ – Ahmad 33′
Venue: MUFT Stadium