Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) Updates: Terengganu Hockey Team and Tenaga Nasional Berhad Secure Semi-Finals Spot
The 2025 TNB Cup competition has reached its semi-final stage, with Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) and Tenaga Nasational Berhad (TNB) set to face off against each other in a title showdown.
Quarter-Finals Results
The quarter-finals saw THT hammering the Armed Forces Hockey Team (AFHT) 8-3 at the Tun Razak Stadium, while TNB blew away the Liaoning Men’s Hockey Team 8-2 at Stadium KPM in Lembah Pantai. In the other two quarter-final matches, Matador Hockey Club edged TNB Thunderbolt 2-1 at the Tun Razak Stadium, and Maybank ousting UiTM HA-KPT 2-0 at Stadium KPM.
Semi-Finals Lineup
The semi-finals will take place on Thursday (Feb 20) at the National Hockey Stadium 2 in Bukit Jalil, with THT set to face Matador Hockey Club and TNB taking on Maybank.
THT’s Quarter-Final Match
In the THT-AFHT clash, forward Faizal Saari stole the show for THT with a hat-trick (35th, 50th, and 54th minutes), while Mohamad Akhimullah Anuar Esook scored a brace in the fourth and 24th minutes. Mohd Fitri Saari (17th), Muhammad Faris Harizan (49th), and Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin Tengku Abdul Jalil (58th) also chipped in with one apiece. The AFHT replied through Ismail Abu (12th, 38th) and Mohammad Noor Firdaus Rosdi (53rd).
THT Head Coach’s View
THT head coach Harfizi Baharom was pleased with his team’s performance, stating, "For the semi-finals, we will tighten our defence and work on our on-field communication."
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Conclusion
The 2025 TNB Cup competition has reached its semi-final stage, with THT and TNB set to face off in a title showdown. Both teams will look to improve their performance, with THT’s head coach Harfizi Baharom urging his team to tighten their defence and work on their on-field communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current standing of the 2025 TNB Cup competition?
A: The competition has reached its semi-final stage.
Q: Who will face each other in the semi-finals?
A: THT will face Matador Hockey Club, while TNB will take on Maybank.
Q: How did THT perform in their quarter-final match against AFHT?
A: THT hammered AFHT 8-3, with Faizal Saari scoring a hat-trick.