Kuala Langat a draw away from q-finals

14/08/1997

KUALA Langat, who were nearly kicked out of the Malaysia Hockey League due
to problems with the Registrar of Societies, are now knocking on the doors
to the quarterfinals as they need only a draw against Bank Bumiputra
(BBMB) today to qualify.
At the Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium yesterday, Kuala Langat hammered
bottom of the table Segambut Hockey Club 6-0.
Kuala Langat could have scored more goals but according to coach C.
Sivasubramaniam: "All we needed was a win, and once we went 3-0 up, I
decided to rest some of the players to avoid injuries. We need the first-
11 to face the BBMB crunch tomorrow (today)."
Starting as the underdogs today, Kuala Langat will miss the services of
St John Davis who picked up a green card against Segambut. The card
brought his demerit tally to eight, which means he will undergo a one
match suspension.
Kuala Langat started early and in the 12th minute, they received their
second penalty corner and K. Givananthan sounded the board, but the umpire
blew for high ball.
In the 20th minute, Givananthan made a pass to an unmarked Sri
Sakurunatharan to slam home their first.
After that goal, Segambut defended well and goalkeeper Jasvinder Singh
made a few good saves to keep the score dowm.
In the 28th minute, Kuala Langat received their fourth penalty corner
and off a goalmouth melee, Mohamed Razali got his name on the scorecard.
Six minutes later, Kuala Langat had no problems scoring their third goal
past a harassed Jusvinder. Hardworking Givananthan had ample time to turn
and hammer home before halftime.
When play resumed, Segambut finally had their first and only look at
goal when Hardeep Singh came face-to-face with Hamdan Hamzam. Hardeep
missed by inches.
Three quick goals by Davis (50th), Melvinder Singh (52nd) and
Sakurunathan (63rd) were enough to douse any hope of a fightback from
Segambut.
"If we play our normal game, BBMB should not be a problem. And although
we only need a draw, the players will be told to go all out for a win for
a shot at the league title," said Sivasubramaniam.
BBMB, who drew 1-1 against Segambut earlier, are a very unpredictable
side but if Kuala Langat produce the form which saw them beat Tenaga
Nasional 4-2, the newcomers should have no problems of making the last
eight.
But then again BBMB would also be looking for a win to make the
quarterfinals which will surely make it an explosive affair at the Bukit
Jalil Stadium today.
TODAY: Kuala Langat v BBMB (5.0, Bukit Jalil Stadium).
* The Datuk Dr R.L. Annandan six-a-side will be held at the Tunku Besar
Secondary School field in Tampin at 7:30am on Aug 31. Entries, with RM30
per team, close on Aug 16. For information call Maidin Mohamed at 06-
4413359.
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