Kuching City dismantle Kuala Lumpur City in commanding six-goal victory
Kuching City produced a ruthless display to beat Kuala Lumpur City 6-0 in the Super League's regular season round six. The away side took control from the first whistle and never looked back, extending their unbeaten run to eight across all competitions. J. Mpacko Etame was the star performer, netting four goals in what proved to be a one-sided affair.
The visitors struck early through A. Mujagic in the third minute, then doubled their advantage before half-time when J. Mpacko Etame found the net in the 25th minute. By then, Kuala Lumpur City had already been reduced to ten men after J. Okwuosa received a red card on the stroke of half-time. The home side had one foot out of the contest, and Kuching City knew it.
The second half belonged entirely to the visitors. J. Mpacko Etame added two more goals in quick succession—48 minutes and 52 minutes—before Mujagic grabbed his second in the 59th minute. The final goal came in stoppage time, with Mpacko Etame completing his hat-trick-plus-one in the 90th minute plus three seconds. The stadium fell silent as Kuala Lumpur City's hopes evaporated completely.
The statistics tell the story of total domination. Kuching City held 72% of possession and registered 11 shots on target compared to just three for the hosts. They won four corners to none and committed only two offsides. Kuala Lumpur City managed six shots off target but could not test the goalkeeper seriously. That price has gone for any side facing Kuching City in this form.
The result moves Kuching City further clear in second place with six points from three games. Kuala Lumpur City remain ninth with just three points, their three-match losing streak now evident. The visitors had lost 0-3 to Johor Darul Ta'zim in their most recent outing, but this response showed their character. They punished the home side for every mistake.
There was no drama, no counter-attack, no false dawn—just a clinical performance from a side that knows what it wants. Kuching City have hit the ground running, and Kuala Lumpur City have nowhere to hide. The table goes out of the window in these games, but tonight the hierarchy was clear.