ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 14 — Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) recorded a stylish 5-0 victory over Melaka FC in the first leg of the Malaysia Cup quarterfinals at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium tonight.

The result puts the Southern Tigers in a strong position and one step closer to the semifinals ahead of the return leg against E. Elavarasan’s side, which is scheduled for February 25.