Selangor FC Clinch Semis Spot as Marlon Fires Double in Kuantan

KUANTAN, Malaysia - There is simply no stopping Edgar Eder Baldasso’s red-hot engine. In the high-stakes morning opening match of MPFL 2026 Circuit 7 at the Stadium Tertutup SUKPA, Selangor FC dismantled ATM Futsal 5–0. The clinical shutout does far more than just add three points to their tally; it officially stretches their jaw-dropping league run to 13 matches unbeaten and guarantees the Red Giants the first automatic ticket to the MPFL 2026 Knockout Semi-Final Stage.

From the opening whistle, Selangor looked every bit like the league titans they are, entirely suffocating ATM's tactical transitions.

The undisputed architect of the morning victory was none other than their talismanic pivot, Marlon Araújo (affectionately known to fans as Marlon Oliveira). After standard high-pressing phases from the Red Giants, Marlon unlocked the scoreboard with a predatory first-half finish.

He doubled his personal tally early in the second half, crushing any hopes of an ATM counter-offensive and setting up a comfortable cruise to the final whistle. Marlon’s exceptional displays on the court earned him a well-deserved Man of the Match honor, simultaneously cementing his commanding lead at the top of the league's Golden Boot race.

With their spot in the final four officially locked down, Selangor FC can watch the rest of the Circuit 7 action unfold with complete peace of mind. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts heavily on defending champions JDT and home favorites Pahang Rangers, who will collide later tonight at SUKPA in a highly anticipated, high-pressure battle for the remaining direct knockout spots!