Juniors hold Johor

NATIONAL Juniors held Division One defending cham pions Johor 1-1 in the Razak Cup at the Tun Razak Stadium yesterday.
The Juniors were the better team, but poor shooting in the semi-circle was their bane.
Johor took the lead off S. Shankar, who scored after a solo 50-metre run, in the 14th minute. The National Juniors got their equaliser in the 31st minute, when Azammi Adabi connected home.
"My instruction was to play an attacking game from the midfield onwards, and the boys proved that they have the capabilities to play good hockey.
"This team can only get better with more emphasis on fitness. I believe they will give every team in Division One a fight," said newly appointed National Juniors coach K. Rajan.
In another Division One match, Negri Sembilan beat Armed Forces 2-1. Negri scored off Mahinder Singh (10th) and Suhaimi Ibrahim (37th). Zaini Sarip scored for Armed Forces in the 34th minute.
RESULTS -- Division One: Armed Forces 1 Negri Sembilan 2, Johor 1 National Juniors 1, Kuala Lumpur x Malacca x.
Division Two: Kelantan 0 Selangor 5, Police 3 Penang 7.
TODAY: Division One -- Negri Sembilan v Malacca (4pm), Perak v Kuala Lumpur (6pm), Armed Forces v Johor (8pm).
Division Two: Singapore v Penang (7.30am), Kelantan v Perlis (9.15am).
Note: All matches at the Tun Razak Stadium, and entrance is free.