Last-minute replacement Alif turns super sub for Penang


Manzoor Azwira

PETALING JAYA: Young Penang striker Alif Ikmalrizal Anuar, who was roped in at the eleventh hour by coach Manzoor Azwira,(pic) turned out to be the hero in the Panthers’ 4-3 win over Kelantan in their Super League clash at the City Stadium in Georgetown on Saturday.

The 21-year-old, who plays for the Penang II team, came on as a substitute in the second half to replace winger Hadin Azman and went on to score the winner in the 84th minute – earning the islanders their fifth win of the season.

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