PUBC qualify for final round after nail-biting affair

Puchong United BC’s Yen Mei defeated Petaling BC’s Gabriela Meilani Moningka.

DEFENDING champions Puchong United Badminton Club (PUBC) booked their place in the final rounds of the SSPL 2018/19 after a nail-biting affair, drawing 10-10 with Petaling Badminton Club (Petaling BC) to qualify in second place on the final day of Stage 1 SSPL 2018/19 at the Gem In Mall, Cyberjaya last weekend.

PUBC, who defeated Kepong BC 10-8 in last year’s final at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting, will be joined by Ampang Jaya Badminton Club (AJBC) for the two automatic qualifying spots after AJBC topped the standings at the end of Stage 1.