Kuching FA defeats Terengganu 2‑1 in Super League opener

KUCHING, Sarawak (Interstat) — Kuching FA defeated Terengganu 2-1 on Friday at Stadium Negeri Sarawak in the Super League season opener. Šervonī Mabatšoev scored in the 13th minute and Jerome Mpacko Etame added a goal in the 80th minute for the home side. Terengganu scored once but could not overcome the deficit. The victory gave Kuching FA a 1-0 record in all competitions, while Terengganu dropped to 0-1. Both teams were playing their first match of the 2026 Super League campaign. The match was the first of the season for the two Malaysian clubs and was held at the stadium in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. Kuching FA’s defense held firm after Etame’s goal, securing the win in front of the home crowd. Terengganu will look to rebound in its next fixture. The result marked a strong start for Kuching FA under the Super League banner.