Match Report: Kelantan The Real Warriors 1–14 Johor Darul Ta'zim FC

Malaysian Super League | 10 May 2026

Johor Darul Ta'zim FC delivered one of the most astonishing performances in Malaysian football history, demolishing Kelantan The Real Warriors 14–1 on the road. The result sent shockwaves through the league and underlined the yawning gap between the Southern Tigers and the rest of the division.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, JDT imposed total dominance. Kelantan, who had hoped to make a stand in front of their home supporters, were overwhelmed by a relentless attacking onslaught. The visitors scored seven times in the first half alone and added seven more after the interval. Kelantan’s lone consolation goal, a penalty late in the second half, did little to mask the scale of the defeat.

Key Moments

• 3rd minute: JDT’s star striker opened the scoring with a clinical finish inside the box.
• 17th minute: A sweeping counter‑attack doubled the lead.
• 34th minute: Kelantan’s defence was carved open again, making it 5–0.
• 44th minute: The visitors scored twice in quick succession to make it 7–0 at halftime.
• 72nd minute: Kelantan’s only bright moment – a spot‑kick converted after a rare JDT handball.
• 80th–90th minute: Four more goals in the final ten minutes completed the record rout.

Tactical Story

Johor Darul Ta’zim played a high‑press system that suffocated Kelantan’s attempts to build from the back. The midfield trio of Bergson, Leandro Velázquez, and Natxo Insa controlled the tempo, while wide‑men constantly stretched the home defence. Kelantan’s 4‑4‑2 formation was exposed repeatedly through the half‑spaces, and their goalkeeper faced more than 30 shots.

Standout Players

JDT’s front five were unplayable. Bergson netted a hat‑trick and provided three assists. Winger Arif Aiman was a constant menace, scoring twice and setting up four goals. The midfield engine of Juan Muñiz also chipped in with a brace from long range. For Kelantan, goalkeeper Haziq Nadzli made ten saves but could do nothing to stem the tide.

Table and Season Impact

The win reinforced Johor Darul Ta’zim’s position at the top of the Malaysian Super League standings, extending their lead to 15 points. For Kelantan The Real Warriors, the heavy defeat deepened their relegation concerns, leaving them second from bottom with just three wins all season. The result also set a new record for biggest margin of victory in the league’s history.