PETALING JAYA (1 Nov 2020) – Defending Malaysia Cup champions Johor Darul Ta’zim were handed a favourable route to the quarterfinals of the tournament this year after receiving an ‘easy’ opponent in their first-round tie.
Following the draw ceremony today, the seven-time Malaysian Super League champions have been drawn against Premier League side Kuching FA with the match set for 6 November 2020.
JDT’s quarterfinal opponent – should they progress to the next round – will be Kuala Lumpur who received a bye in the first round.
On the other hand, five-time winners Kedah will have it tough considering they have drawn Super League side Pahang in their first-round tie.
Their opponent in the quarterfinals is either Melaka United or 33-time Malaysia Cup champions Selangor.
The first round is scheduled to take place from November 6 to 8 November, followed by the quarterfinals on 12 and 13 November.
The semi-finals will be on 17 November and the final on 22 November 2020.
