KUALA LUMPUR: The Turtles took their time against Penang in their Super League opener at the City Stadium on Sunday.

Though Terengganu had no goals to show in the first half, they eventually found the Penang net through Azam Azmi Murad (50th minute), Gabriel Silva (55th) and Khalai'f Naskam (88th).

"Penang were disciplined and made it hard for us," said Terengganu coach Badrul Afzan Razali.

"But after the first goal, the game opened up and we capitalised on their mistakes."

Penang coach Wan Rohaimi Wan Ismail said: "The first goal killed my players' fighting spirit. After that, they lost their rhythm and focus. When the second goal went in, any hope of a comeback was gone.

"We were lucky to have lost only 3-0, the errors we made could have cost us more.

"I apologise to our supporters who came in numbers. We hope to bounce back with a different approach in the next match against Melaka (on Wednesday)."

Meanwhile Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) host Negri Sembilan at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium tomorrow.

JDT head coach Xisco Munoz said their 3-0 win over Selangor in the Charity Shield had boosted the players' confidence.

Brunei's DPMM are bracing for a more formidable challenge against Selangor at MBPJ Stadium tomorrow after drawing 2-2 with Police in their opener.

DPMM head coach Mcallister James Reynolds said: "It will be a tough game. We need to be ready, recover well, review our performance, and prepare for Selangor."