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2024–25 Malaysia Cup final

The 2024–25 Malaysia Cup final is a football match that was played on 26 April 2025, to determine the champion of the 2024–25 Malaysia Cup. It is the final game of the 98th edition of the Malaysia Cup, organized by the Football Association of Malaysia.

2024–25 Malaysia Cup final
The match took place at Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
Event2024–25 Malaysia Cup
Johor Darul Ta'zim Sri Pahang
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Date26 April 2025
VenueBukit Jalil National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Man of the MatchArif Aiman
(Johor Darul Ta'zim)
RefereeRazlan Joffri Ali
Attendance55,552
WeatherGood
27 °C (81 °F)
← 2023

The final is played at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. The match was contested by Super League clubs Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Sri Pahang. The defending champions JDT have appeared in their tenth Malaysia Cup final, making their sixth Bukit Jalil visit since 2014.[1] Sri Pahang appeared in their ninth Malaysia Cup final, their first visit final match to Bukit Jalil since 2018 when they win against Selangor in the 2018 FA Cup final.[2]

Johor Darul Ta'zim won the final 2–1 for their 3rd consecutive time and their 10th title overall.[3][4]

Teams

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In the following table, finals until 1966 were in the Malaya Cup era, and since 1967 were in the Malaysia Cup era.

Team Previous final appearances (bold indicates winners)
Johor Darul Ta'zim[a] 6 (2014, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Sri Pahang[b] 8 (1983, 1984, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2013, 2014)

Route to the final

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The Malaysia Cup began with 16 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition. There were a total of three rounds leading up to the final. Teams were drawn against each other, and the winner after 90 minutes would advance. If still tied, 30 minutes of extra time was played. If the score was still level, a penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner.[5]

Johor Darul Ta'zim[6] Round Sri Pahang[7]
Opponent Result Legs Opponent Result Legs
Kuala Lumpur Rovers 9–0 3–0 away; 6–0 home Round of 16 Selangor 3–2 1–1 home; 2–1 away
Kuala Lumpur City 6–1 2–1 away; 4–0 home Quarter-finals Perak 4–3 1–0 away; 3–3 home
Terengganu 6–1 4–0 away; 2–1 home Semi-finals Sabah 3–2 1–1 away; 2–1 (a.e.t.) home

Match

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Details

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Johor Darul Ta'zim
Sri Pahang
GK16Malaysia Syihan Hazmi
CB2Malaysia Matthew Davies
CB13South Korea Park Jun-heongYellow card 45+5' Yellow-red card 57'
CB14Azerbaijan Eddy Israfilov
RM42Malaysia Arif Aiman
CM4Malaysia Afiq Fazaildownward-facing red arrow 65'
CM30Malaysia Natxo Insa (c)downward-facing red arrow 46'
LM24Philippines Óscar Arribasdownward-facing red arrow 90+3'
AM20Spain Juan Muñizdownward-facing red arrow 46'
CF9Brazil BérgsonYellow card 34'
CF37Brazil Heberty
Substitutes:
GK12Malaysia Christian Abad
DF3Malaysia Shahrul Saad
DF22Malaysia Corbin-Ongupward-facing green arrow 65'
DF25Malaysia Junior Eldstål
MF8Malaysia Safiq Rahim
MF18Spain Iker Undabarrenaupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF21Malaysia Nazmi Faizupward-facing green arrow 90+3'
MF26Malaysia Mohamadou Sumareh
FW19Malaysia Romel Moralesupward-facing green arrow 46'
Coach:
Argentina Héctor Bidoglio
GK1Malaysia Zarif Irfan
RB29Malaysia Azrif NasrulhaqYellow card 90+4'
CB3Malaysia Adam Nor Azlin
CB5Serbia Aleksandar Cvetković
LB6Malaysia Syazwan Andikdownward-facing red arrow 75'
CM15Argentina Stefano Brundo (c)
CM30Malaysia Ibrahim ManusiYellow card 85'downward-facing red arrow 86'
RM12Malaysia Baqiuddin ShamsudinYellow card 9'downward-facing red arrow 75'
AM16Malaysia Ezequiel AgüeroYellow card 32' Yellow-red card 34'
LM26Malaysia T. Saravanandownward-facing red arrow 86'
CF11Ukraine Mykola AhapovYellow card 80'
Substitutes:
GK18Malaysia Azfar Arif
DF23Malaysia Azwan Aripinupward-facing green arrow 75'
DF27Malaysia Fadhli Shas
DF44Malaysia Hasnul Zaim
MF4Malaysia Asnan Ahmad
MF7Malaysia Sean Selvarajupward-facing green arrow 75'
MF20Malaysia Azam Azihupward-facing green arrow 86'
MF33Malaysia Saiful Jamaluddin
FW35Malaysia Syaahir Saifulupward-facing green arrow 86'
Coach:
Singapore Fandi Ahmad

Man of the Match:
Arif Aiman (Johor Darul Ta'zim)

Assistant referees:[9]
Nadziran Eziz
Saharudin Ishak
Fourth official:[9]
Kamil Zakaria
Video assistant referee:[9]
Izzul Fikri
Assistant video assistant referee:[9]
Visnukumar Darmaraj

Match rules

  • 90 minutes
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level
  • Nine named substitutes
  • Maximum of five substitutions, with a sixth allowed in extra time[note 1]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Previously known as Johor FC
  2. ↑ Previously known as Pahang FA
  1. ↑ Each team was given only three opportunities to make substitutions, with a fourth opportunity in extra time, excluding substitutions made at half-time, before the start of extra time and at half-time in extra time.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Mohd Noor, Rizar (1 February 2025). "JDT tempah slot ke final Piala Malaysia". bharian.com.my. Berita Harian. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Awang, Asrol (2 February 2025). "Sherman pacu Sri Pahang FC ke final Piala Malaysia". hmetro.com.my. Harian Metro. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Azharie, Farah (26 April 2025). "JDT complete triple quadruple with Malaysia Cup triumph". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Malaysia Cup Final: JDT Beat Sri Pahang FC 2–1". bernama.com. Bernama. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "16 Clubs Will Participate In Unifi Piala Malaysia Draw". malaysianfootballleague.com. Malaysian Football League. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Road to the Final: Johor Darul Ta'zim". malaysianfootballleague.com. Malaysian Football League. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Road to the Final: Sri Pahang". malaysianfootballleague.com. Malaysian Football League. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Full Time Summary Final – Johor Darul Ta'zim v Sri Pahang". fam.org.my. Football Association of Malaysia. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Team List : Johor Darul Ta'zim vs. Sri Pahang". cms.fam.org.my. Football Association of Malaysia. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
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