ISKANDAR PUTERI (Interstat) — Johor DT defeated Port MTI FC 3-0 on Tuesday in a football match, scoring all three goals after halftime to secure a home victory. Jonathan Silva broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute, Bergson added a second in the 62nd and Stoichkov finished the scoring in the 86th. Port MTI FC was shut out and never found a reply after falling behind. The match had been scoreless through the first half before Johor DT took control after the restart.

Silva played the full match and scored once. Afif Aiman also played the full match and recorded an assist. Bergson played 33 minutes, scored once and was booked. Oscar Arribas played 82 minutes and recorded an assist. Stoichkov played 26 minutes, scored once and was booked. M. Nahuel played eight minutes and recorded an assist. Johor DT’s attacking output came from several sources, with Silva’s opener setting the tone and the later goals giving the home side a comfortable margin.

Port MTI FC made two changes at halftime, bringing on Al Sabhi I. and Ruan Ribeiro. Johor DT used Zahedi S. in the 57th minute, made a change involving Bergson in the 64th, and brought on Mendez N. and Arribas O. in the 82nd. Port MTI FC also made changes in the 68th minute involving Akkratum P. and Bruno. The match grew more physical late, with Bergson cautioned in the 63rd minute, Stoichkov in the 88th and Port MTI FC’s Bureerat S. in the 89th. The cards came as Johor DT protected its lead and Port MTI FC tried to find a way back into the match. Port MTI FC could not answer after the first goal, and Johor DT held its lead through the final stages.

The result moved Johor DT to 2-0 in the competition and 8-0 across all competitions. Port MTI FC dropped to 0-2 in the competition and 4-3 overall. Johor DT remained unbeaten across all competitions, while Port MTI FC’s overall record slipped below .500 after the road defeat. The competition result added to Johor DT’s strong start and left Port MTI FC still seeking its first win in the competition.

Port MTI FC had entered the match after a 4-1 home win over Rayong FC, while Johor DT had beaten DPMM 2-0 in its previous match. Johor DT also had recent wins over Terengganu, Pohang and Penang, and Port MTI FC had picked up wins over Rasisalai Utd, Bangkok Utd and Pattani. Port MTI FC’s previous results also included a 5-1 loss at Kashiwa Reysol and a 3-1 loss to Persib Bandung. Johor DT had also beaten Svay Rieng 6-0, Negeri 3-0 and DPMM 3-0. Port MTI FC had scored in each of its previous six matches but was held scoreless. Johor DT’s defense kept the visitors from converting their possession into scoring chances, and the home side pulled away with three second-half goals.

Johor DT’s upcoming schedule includes Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah FC, Selangor, Melaka FC, Red Warrior, Kuching City FC, Sabah FC and two matches against DPMM. The result left Johor DT with a perfect competition record and an unbeaten overall mark, while Port MTI FC remained without a competition win. Port MTI FC’s overall record now stands at 4-3, and Johor DT’s overall record is 8-0.

Interstat’s game simulator projected Johor DT 6, Port MTI FC 0, while its ELO system gave Port MTI FC a 67.1 percent probability to win. Johor DT was installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of minus 2.25, and the total score of 3 was reported as going over the over-under line of 3.5.