Arif’s brave decision to take crucial penalty makes regular taker Da Silva proud

Composure: Arif Aiman cooly converting a penalty past Terengganu goalkeeper Mohd Suhaimi Husin for Johor Darul Ta’zim’s third goal in the Malaysia Cup final. — CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Youngster Arif Aiman Hanapi’s boldness stood out as Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) lifted the Malaysia Cup after beating Terengganu 3-1 in the final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday.

The 21-year-old persuaded the more experienced Brazilian striker Bergson Da Silva to give him a shot at taking a penalty when they were awarded one in the 92nd minute after the Southern Tigers had taken the lead 2-1.