Johor Darul Ta'zim completed a comprehensive victory over Kelantan Red Warriors, winning 9:0 in the Super League regular season on 26 August 2026. The hosts dominated from the opening whistle, with Stoichkov striking just one minute in. By then the pattern was clear — a one-sided affair from start to finish.
Goals came at regular intervals throughout the first half. S. Zahedi found the net in the 37th minute before M. Faudzi's own goal doubled the lead at 45+2. Jairo added a third shortly after the break, and Zahedi made it four in the 50th minute. Kelantan were reduced to ten men when N. Mulhassan was sent off in the 54th minute, though the official record shows a yellow card — the incident went to review.
The second half saw Johor continue their assault. Zahedi completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute, and M. Nahuel scored in the 78th. E. Israfilov added another in the 81st before A. Aiman sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute. Kelantan's substitution of M. Che Mat in the 88th minute came too late to alter the outcome.
The result leaves Johor Darul Ta'zim top of the table with nine points from three games, three wins, no draws, no losses. Kelantan Red Warriors remain in 12th place with zero points from three defeats. The hosts have not dropped points all season, while their visitors have yet to register a single point.
Johor's previous results show a side finding form — a 3:0 win over Kuching City on 21 August followed a 3:3 draw with Chelsea on 9 August. Kelantan's recent record is more concerning, with a 1:4 defeat to Selangor on 22 August the most recent outing. The gap between the two sides has never been wider.
