GROUP A
Sime Darby is the surprise leader of this group, while Johor and ATM are them chasing closely. The match on 31st August will be crucial for both teams. Selangor will face a daunting task as manager Irfan Bakti had left the team prematurely after their poor performances. All top three teams still having a good chance to play in this tournament as there are separated by only 1 point each.
| Team | P | W | D | L | G | A | +/- | Pts |
| Sime Darby | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 6 |
| Johor | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 |
| ATM | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | +0 | 4 |
| Selangor | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
GROUP B
PKNS is the hot favourite to qualify for the quarter final. Patrick Ronaldinho has been very instrumental after scoring 4 goals in the first 3 matches. JDT has recovered from their opening match slumps. T-Team may upset the top two, but they would need a miracle. Felda United has not been playing good football lately. They should just be happy to have played in this year Malaysia Cup competition.
| Team | P | W | D | L | G | A | +/- | Pts |
| PKNS FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Johor DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | +0 | 6 |
| T – Team | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| Felda United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
GROUP C
Pahang and Kelantan are sharing the excitement to be at the top of this group. But their spots are not safe yet because Negeri Sembilan is not giving it away cheaply. Terengganu may still have the chance mathematically, but the top three teams are too experience to suffer a melt down. Pahang needs more consistency, and Kelantan will need to be more positive in upcoming matches.
| Team | P | W | D | L | G | A | +/- | Pts |
| Pahang | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 5 |
| Kelantan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 5 |
| Negeri Sembilan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 4 |
| Terengganu | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
GROUP D
Perak is another unexpected leader to qualify for the next round. Some would say they are the title favourite! The win over Super League champions should inspire them to maintain their good run. Sarawak and Kedah may have to battle it out to be in the top two. Lions XII has not really playing up to the par with other Malaysia Cup contenders.
| Team | P | W | D | L | G | A | +/- | Pts |
| Perak | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Sarawak | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 4 |
| Kedah | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 3 |
| LionsXII | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
Photos: Tigers Super Sports
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