Mahathir sparks Penang goal rush; Johor whipped

18/12/1997

KELANTAN ..... 4 PAHANG ... 1
TERENGGANU ... 7 JOHOR ... 4
ARMED FORCES ... 0 POLICE ... 5
PENANG ........ 3 SARAWAK ...1

PENANG started their FA of Malaysia-Milo Under-18 Cup campaign on a high
note when they beat Sarawak 3-1 in a Group D match at the Police depot
ground yesterday.
Penang controlled the match from the first whistle and in the 28th
minute Mahathir Mohamed scored the opening goal off a goalmouth melee when
Sarawak goalkeeper Mohamed Firdaus failed to hold on to the ball.
In the 40th minute Penang increased the lead off a Mohamed Azani header
but Sarawak's pulled one back through Mohamed Zaafari in the 62nd minute.
In Group C, Kelantan beat Pahang 4-1 with goals from Wan Mohamed Azmi
(23rd), Khairan Eroza (24th), Khaifan Eroza (62nd) and Mohamed Admi
(76th). Pahang's goal was scored by Hazeri Hafeeza (42nd).
At the adjacent field, Terengganu scored seven goals against Johor who
replied with four.
Subri Sulong scored two (9th, 65th), Suhardi Che Aziz (15th), Hairuddin
Omar (20th), Hairuddin Omar (44th), Alfian Aziz (51st) and Ahmad Rizal
(76th) scored one apiece.
Johor replied through Hishamuddin Mohamed (67th), Faizal Anuar (73rd),
Eddy Helmi (78th, 82nd).
In Group D, Police beat Armed Forces 5-0 with goals from Azrine Affendy
(28th, 44th), Fazwadi Halifah (55th), Azrine Affendy (67th), Mohamed
Faibzuwandy (87th).
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