Shah Alam, Malaysia – 17 May 2026 – Perak FC staged a stirring comeback to snatch a 2-1 victory over Selangor PKNS at the UiTM Stadium, keeping their promotion hopes alive in the Malaysia A1 Semi-Pro League. The match, played under warm evening conditions, saw the home side take an early lead before Perak struck twice in the second half through substitute Harith Akmal and captain Faiz Nasir.

Match Overview

Selangor PKNS entered the match aiming to close the gap on the league leaders, while Perak needed points to stay in the top-four race. The opening exchanges were cautious, but the deadlock was broken in the 18th minute when PKNS forward Khairul Azman turned home a cross from the right. Perak struggled to find rhythm until coach K. Ravindran introduced Harith Akmal at the start of the second half, a move that changed the game completely.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: Khairul Azman fired home from close range after a defensive mix‑up in the Perak box. 1-0 to Selangor PKNS.
• 56th minute: Harith Akmal equalised with a stunning volley from the edge of the area, beating goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli at his near post. 1-1.
• 73rd minute: Perak captain Faiz Nasir rose highest to head in a corner from the left, giving the visitors a deserved lead. 2-1.
• 90+4 minute: Selangor PKNS had a chance to salvage a draw, but substitute Irfan Zakaria’s header was cleared off the line by Perak defender Afiq Hakimi.

Tactical Story

Selangor PKNS started in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with playmaker Syafiq Rashid pulling the strings. They dominated the first half but failed to convert further chances. Perak shifted to a more aggressive 3-4-3 after the interval, pushing full-backs high to overload the PKNS defence. The introduction of Harith Akmal brought direct running and unpredictability, while Faiz Nasir controlled the midfield battle. Selangor’s inability to handle Perak’s physicality in the air proved decisive.

Standout Players

• Harith Akmal (Perak, Forward): Scored the equaliser and created the second with a clever run that drew defenders. His energy off the bench was the turning point.
• Faiz Nasir (Perak, Midfielder): Scored the winner and completed 90% of his passes. His leadership in the second half was inspirational.
• Khairul Azman (Selangor PKNS, Forward): Took his goal well and worked tirelessly up front, but lacked support after the break.

Table Impact

Perak’s win lifts them to 5th place with 37 points from 24 matches, just three points behind the promotion zone with games in hand. Selangor PKNS remain 3rd on 43 points, but their promotion hopes are now dented after failing to win at home. With the top two spots earning direct promotion and the third going via playoffs, every point is vital in the run‑in.

Perak FC next face Kelantan United on 24 May, while Selangor PKNS travel to Negeri Sembilan.