Selangor Surges Past Imigresen with Second-Half Brilliance
A potent second-half display propelled Selangor FC to a commanding 3-1 victory over Imigresen FC in Malaysia Super League’s seventh regular-season matchup, played Sunday morning at Negeri Pulau Pinang Stadium. The result marks a critical rebound for Selangor, who had struggled on the road in recent weeks and now move decisively up the league standings.
Imigresen began the encounter with confidence, nearly seizing an early lead in the sixth minute when Colombian forward Wilmar Jordan dashed onto a cross from Nur Azfar Fikri and carved past a defender, only for Selangor’s Sikh Izhan Nazrel Azman to make a crucial save. The hosts continued to press, registering six first-half attempts, but lacked clinical finishing to convert their early dominance.
After a goalless first half, Selangor shifted gears following the break. Their breakthrough arrived in the 56th minute when A. Fortes lashed home the opener—set up by a clever assist from F. Halim—sending ripples through the Imigresen defense. The visitors’ joy was short-lived: Imigresen struck back in the 66th minute as E. Sosa finished off an incisive move orchestrated by A. Yusni, briefly leveling the contest and igniting the home crowd.
Selangor’s response was swift and emphatic. Barely a minute later, substitute Chrigor Moraes pounced on an opportunity, depositing Selangor’s second goal with a composed finish after being played in by O. Musawi in the 67th minute. Just four minutes on, the irrepressible F. Halim crowned his dominant performance by scoring Selangor’s third goal, assisted by Z. Khalili, effectively sealing the win.
The closing stages saw tempers flare and discipline tested: H. Haiqal (Selangor) was cautioned for a challenge in the 79th minute, followed by a string of late yellow cards to S. Nazrel (Selangor, 90’) and K. Ornchaiyaphum (Imigresen, 90+3’).
Selangor managed the final moments with tactical substitutions, introducing fresh legs such as Z. Clough, K. Deeromram, and ultimately F. Halim to close out proceedings. Imigresen, for their part, cycled in a trio of substitutes early in the second half and sought attacking answers through late changes, but Selangor’s organization prevailed.
With the result, Selangor climbs to seventh in the table, while Imigresen’s winless run extends, leaving them languishing in 13th place and searching for answers. The victory also signals a possible turning point in Selangor’s campaign, as they rediscovered their attacking verve and defensive resolve away from home.
No official YouTube highlight video from a recognized channel is currently available for direct match footage; however, the encounter is covered in match previews and live blogs by major sports outlets, reflecting the significance of Selangor’s clinical turnaround in Penang.
This fixture delivered drama, narrative, and a statement from a resurgent Selangor side—one that will be closely watched in the coming weeks as Malaysia’s Super League race intensifies.