Super League Thriller: Jefferson Tabinas’ Injury-Time Goal Clinches Victory for Selangor Over Melaka

Petaling jaya: Selangor defender Jefferson Tabinas' goal in injury time secured his team's victory over Melaka FC in their 2026/2027 Super League match at Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium here tonight.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the 3-2 win ensures that Selangor remains third in the Super League, trailing second-placed Kuching City FC. Both teams have accumulated nine points, with only goal difference separating them.

Selangor exhibited an aggressive start, rewarded by Chrigor Moraes' first goal in the 11th minute. Despite efforts to double their lead, the first half concluded with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of Selangor.

Melaka launched an offensive at the onset of the second half, aiming for an equalizer. However, Moraes struck again in the 51st minute, extending Selangor's lead.

In a spirited comeback, Melaka equalized with goals by Syahir Abdul Rashid in the 59th minute and Dong-Hyeon Do in the 75th minute, leveling the match.

Fortune favored Selangor as Jefferson Tabinas delivered the decisive goal in injury time, sealing Melaka's fate and thrilling the home crowd.