SEREMBAN, Negeri Sembilan (Interstat) — Khuzaimi Piee opened the scoring in the ninth minute and Asraff Alifuddin added the go-ahead goal in the 28th minute as Negeri Sembilan defeated Kelantan Darul Naim FC 2-1 in a Malaysian Premier League match on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Kelantan Darul Naim had equalized in the 12th minute on a goal by Mio Tsuneyasu, but the home side regained the lead three minutes later and held on for the victory. The fast-paced opening saw both teams exchange goals within a three-minute span. The match was the season opener for both clubs in the Malaysian Premier League. Negeri Sembilan improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Kelantan Darul Naim dropped to 0-1 in the competition and overall. After Alifuddin’s goal, Negeri Sembilan’s defense denied any further opportunities for the visitors, who pressed for an equalizer but could not convert. The win gave Negeri Sembilan a strong start to its campaign. Kelantan Darul Naim will seek to rebound in its next fixture.