Selangor Run Riot with Six-Goal Masterclass Against PDRM

Shah Alam – Selangor FC produced a stunning attacking display at the Shah Alam Stadium on Sunday, thrashing PDRM FC 6–0 to send a statement to the rest of the Malaysian Super League. The result was Selangor’s biggest win of the season and keeps them firmly in the title race.

The Red Giants were in irresistible form from the first whistle, with Faisal Halim opening the scoring in the 8th minute after a slick combination with winger Mukhairi Ajmal. By halftime, Selangor had already built a 4–0 lead, putting the game beyond doubt.

Match Overview

PDRM FC, the police-backed side, entered the match on the back of a three-game unbeaten run but were completely overwhelmed by Selangor’s pace and precision. The visitors’ defence was torn apart repeatedly, and goalkeeper Shahril Sa’ari endured a torrid evening, making several saves but unable to prevent the rout.

Key Moments

• 8' – Goal: Faisal Halim drills a low shot inside the far post after a neat exchange with Mukhairi Ajmal.
• 23' – Goal: Forward Jefferson Assis doubles the lead with a powerful header from a corner.
• 37' – Goal: Mukhairi Ajmal turns his defender and curls a left-footed strike into the top corner.
• 45' – Goal: Captain Brendan Gan slots home a penalty after a handball in the box.
• 62' – Goal: Faisal Halim nets his second of the night, tapping in from close range after a cross from R. Surendran.
• 78' – Goal: Substitute Alif Hassan completes the scoring with a long-range effort that deflects past the helpless keeper.

Tactical Story

Selangor head coach Tan Cheng Hoe set his team up in a fluid 4-2-3-1, with Faisal Halim and Mukhairi Ajmal drifting inside to overload the PDRM midfield. The pressing was relentless, forcing PDRM into mistakes and giving Selangor constant possession in dangerous areas. The visitors’ attempts to play out from the back were swiftly punished, and their midfield struggled to gain any foothold.

Standout Players

Faisal Halim was the star of the show with a brace and an assist, earning the man-of-the-match award. Brendan Gan orchestrated the play from midfield, contributing a goal and controlling the tempo. Jefferson Assis terrorised the PDRM centre-backs with his physicality and movement.

Season Impact

Selangor’s emphatic win propels them to second in the Malaysian Super League table, now just two points behind leaders Johor Darul Ta’zim with a game in hand. The Red Giants have now scored 18 goals in their last four home matches and look like the most dangerous attacking force in the division. For PDRM FC, the heavy defeat drops them to 11th place, and they will need a rapid recovery to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.