Anderson stun Telekom

11/05/2003

SCHOOLBOYS Anderson Xybase reached a milestone yesterday when they edged
Telekom Pahang 2-1 to finish third and bag RM10,000 in the MHF-Milo-
Admiral-NSC Junior Hockey League.
In the Girls' JHL, debutants Pahang Sports Council beat Batu Pahat
Municipal Council 1-0 to clinch third spot which comes with a RM2,000
reward.
Telekom Pahang swamped the Anderson semi-circle in the first half, but
failed to score as Anderson defender Baljit Singh was in solid form.
But just as the half-time horn sounded, Anderson were awarded a penalty
corner which was tucked away by Razali Zulkipli.
With the advantage, the schoolboys grew in confidence and got their
second goal in the 41st minute when Mohamed Noor Khairul sneaked in a
cross.
Jolted, Telekom Pahang woke up from their slumber but their 67th minute
goal by Norhisham Shaari was too little too late.
Anderson's Baljit and goalkeeper Noorazlan Daud were the `players of the
match' as they frustrated the skilful Pahang strikers.
Baljit kept a tight rein on Pahang marksman Al-fadhir Kassim and his
team-mates had very little to worry about.
Anderson coach Mokhtar Baharudin was smiling from ear-to-ear after the
match, and said his players will be rewarded handsomely.
"I still do not know how much from the RM10,000 the boys will receive
but for sure, we will request that they be handed the medals again during
the school assembly so that their schoolmates can share in their joy,"
said Mokhtar.
In the girls' third-fourth play-off, Pahang Sorts Council bettered their
target of finishing fourth in their debut when Siti Maizura scored a field
goal in the 28th minute.
Today's much awaited battle between Malaysia Sports School and Tenaga
Nasional will take place at the National Hockey Stadium, and hockey fans
are assured of fireworks as both sides have yet to clinch the Overall
title in the JHL.
AT A GLANCE
Boys' third-fourth placing
ANDERSON XYBASE .......... 2
Razali Zulkipli 35th,
Mohamed Noor Khairul 41st
TELEKOM PAHANG ........... 1
Norhisham Shaari 67th Girls' third-fourth placing
PAHANG SPORTS COUNCIL .... 1
Siti Maizura 28th
BATU PAHAT MC ............ 0
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