KUANTAN, Malaysia (Interstat) — Negeri Sembilan earned a 2-0 away victory over Pahang in a Malaysian Super League match Friday at Stadium Darulmakmur.

The visitors defied pregame projections that favored the home side. Substitute Lukas Gabbichler opened the scoring in the 49th minute, and fellow substitute Lan Piskule doubled the lead in the 63rd.

Pahang midfielder David Rowley scored twice for the home side, but both goals were disallowed. The match was a physical affair, featuring 10 yellow cards issued by the officiating crew.

The Week 22 result gives Negeri Sembilan a winning start to its Super League campaign, while Pahang begins with a defeat.