Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) delivered an emphatic statement of intent, dismantling PDRM 7-0 at MBPJ Stadium on Sunday in Super League Matchweek 7, with Arif Aiman at the heart of an irresistible attacking performance that showcased why the defending champions remain Malaysia’s footballing standard-setters.

First Half: Aiman’s Early Double Sets Tone

From the opening whistle, JDT asserted control—dictating possession, pressing high, and probing for weaknesses. The breakthrough arrived in the 28th minute when A. Aiman swept home from close range after Aketxe threaded a precise assist through the PDRM backline. Only five minutes later, the same name was on the scoresheet again: Aiman doubled the lead in the 33rd with a composed finish, this time set up by Arribas, as PDRM struggled to contain JDT’s movement and speed.

PDRM, already under siege, saw two key players cautioned before the half-hour—A. Israiwah (17’) and F. Awad (21’)—as frustration mounted in the home ranks.

Second Half: Relentless JDT Attack Yields Five More

After the interval, JDT’s intensity only grew. Eleven minutes into the second half, Bergson got his name on the scoresheet, coolly converting after Aiman’s clever interplay provided the opening—making it 3-0. The floodgates then burst: E. Israfilov added a fourth in the 67th minute with a powerful strike that left the keeper stranded.

Substitutions refreshed both sides, but it was JDT’s attacking depth that truly shone. Jairo announced his entrance with a crisp finish in the 77th, followed by R. Morales who lashed home the sixth on 83 minutes—Jairo again providing the assist. With PDRM in full retreat, JDT rounded off the rout three minutes later, Aiman orchestrating another move for Jairo to tap in his second and JDT’s seventh.

Antonio Cristian picked up a booking for JDT (49’), capping the physical edge to a one-sided contest that saw JDT deploy their bench with clinical effect.

Statistical Dominance & Broader Implications

JDT’s win not only underlines their supremacy—averaging nearly four goals per match this season with over 70% clean sheets—but intensifies their grip atop the Super League standings, leaving PDRM languishing in mid-table. The efficiency of Aiman (2 goals, 2 assists) and fluid support from Bergson, Jairo, and Morales speak to the depth and tactical discipline that define this side.

For PDRM, the result was a sobering reminder of the gulf that exists at Malaysia’s top tier. With their defensive structure repeatedly exposed and discipline faltering, urgent recalibration is needed to arrest a worrying slide.

Looking Forward

As JDT march on, their blend of experience and youth continues to set benchmarks domestically. The team’s ruthless display at MBPJ Stadium provides a blueprint for challengers—and a warning that Johor’s dominance shows no signs of abating.