Perak are champions!

Keeping his cool: Perak goalkeeper Muhammad Hafizul Hakim Khairul Nizam Jothy falls to his feet as his teammates rush towards him after Perak won the Malaysia Cup last night, beating Terengganu 4-1 in the penalty shootout. — M. AZHAR ARIF / The Star

SHAH ALAM: Perak ended their 18-year wait to lift their eighth Malaysia Cup trophy after a pulsating final.

The Seladang edged Terengganu 4-1 in the penalty shootout after a thrilling match that ended 3-3 after extra time as both teams played with 10 men at the Shah Alam Stadium last night.