Kuching FA Upsets Penang FC With Late First-Half Goal in Malaysian Super League

KUCHING, Malaysia (Interstat) — Kuching FA secured a narrow 1-0 away victory over Penang FC in the Malaysian Super League on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The match’s only goal came just before halftime when Gabriel Nistelrooy found the net in the 40th minute at Stadium Bandar Raya Pulau Pinang. The result defied the pre-match projection from Interstat, whose simulator had predicted a 2-1 win for Kuching FA. The visitors entered the contest with a 52.2 percent win probability according to the same service’s ELO system. The win gives Kuching FA a perfect start to the league season, while Penang FC begins its campaign with a home defeat.