Terengganu Hockey Team Off to a Strong Start in 2025 Malaysia Hockey League
Kuala Lumpur, January 4 (Bernama) – Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) has made a promising start to the 2025 Malaysia Hockey League (LHM) premier competition, clinching the Charity Shield (Piala Sumbangsih) with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Early Lead for TNB, But THT Fights Back
The match, which was played at Field 2 of the National Hockey Stadium, saw TNB take an early lead through a penalty flick by South Korean national player Jang Jong Hyun in the 27th minute. However, THT quickly equalised through a penalty corner by Faizal Saari in the 30th minute.
THT Seals Win with Penalty Corner
The THT’s winning goal came in the third quarter of the match when Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin Tengku Abdul Jalil had no trouble converting a penalty corner in the 42nd minute, securing the team’s victory.
Victory Ends THT’s Disappointment
The win brought an end to THT’s disappointment of succumbing to the same opponent in the last edition, which saw TNB win the Charity Shield for the third time in a row. THT head coach Mohd Harfizi Baharom expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, saying that they had successfully fulfilled their promise to achieve success without dragging the match into extra time and a penalty shootout.
Improving Shortcomings
Mohd Harfizi acknowledged that there were several shortcomings, particularly in terms of the combination between the players, which will be improved further to face the league competition after this. He also emphasized the importance of getting the combination right between the players, including the imported players.
Women’s Charity Shield
In the women’s charity shield match, the Blue Warriors clinched the championship by defeating defending champions Malaysian University 1-0 with national player Hanis Nadiah Onn emerging as the heroine when she scored the winning goal in the 16th minute.
Conclusion
The victory of THT in the Charity Shield marks a promising start to the 2025 Malaysia Hockey League, and the team will be looking to build on this momentum in the coming matches. With a strong performance from THT, the competition is set to be intense, and fans can expect an exciting season ahead.
FAQs
- When did THT clinch the Charity Shield?
THT clinched the Charity Shield on January 4, 2025. - Who did THT defeat to win the Charity Shield?
THT defeated Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) 2-1 to win the Charity Shield. - Who scored the winning goal for THT?
Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin Tengku Abdul Jalil scored the winning goal for THT in the 42nd minute.