PETALING JAYA, El Sky News – Selangor FC’s journey in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) ended on a disappointing note as they suffered a 0-1 defeat to Singapore’s Lion City Sailors in their final Group G match at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium on Wednesday night.
The result means the Red Giants finished the campaign at the bottom of the group, recording four consecutive losses and failing to secure a win in the competition.
Goal Seals Sailors’ Victory
The only goal of the match came early in the second half. Lion City Sailors broke the deadlock in the 50th minute when Tsiy Ndenge netted a goal following a well-placed pass from Song Ui-Young, which proved too much for Selangor goalkeeper Kamalullah Al-Hafiz.
Selangor had shown flashes of attacking intent in the first half. Captain Faisal Halim tested the Lion City Sailors goalkeeper in the 15th minute, and Chrigor Moraes also created a few opportunities, but they failed to convert any chances. Lion City themselves came close to scoring in the 25th minute when a powerful free kick from Maxime Lestienne rattled the post.
Selangor’s Missed Opportunities
Despite trailing, Selangor pushed for an equalizer late in the game, launching several attacks. However, efforts, including a late attempt by Morales from the left flank, were not enough to break the opposition’s defense.
Lion City Sailors nearly doubled their lead in the 84th minute, but Anderson Lopes’ attempt was denied by a strong save from Kamalullah and subsequently blocked by young defender Harith Haiqal.
Campaign Overview
Selangor FC had already confirmed their elimination from the ACL2 competition after a 2-3 loss to Indonesia’s Persib Bandung on November 6 at the same venue. The recent defeat marks their fourth successive loss. Their only point in the five Group G matches came from a 1-1 draw against Bangkok United in Bangkok on November 26.
Prior to the match, Selangor FC Head Coach Christophe Gamel had expressed confidence in securing a final victory, a mission that ultimately remained unfulfilled.
