KUALA LUMPUR: Rising Malaysian woman football talent Nur Mecca Rania Mohd Hazri (pic) has made the country proud by helping Iowa Lakes Community College secure their first-ever Region 11 Championship title in Waterloo, the United States, on Sunday.
In the final, Nur Mecca scored a goal en route to inspiring Iowa Lakes Community College to a 5-4 win on penalties over Hawkeye Community College after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time. Even extra time failed to break the deadlock.
Nur Mecca can stand tall after playing a pivotal role in helping The Lakers end their long wait for the championship title.
To top it all off, the 19-year-old Kuala Lumpur-born carved an impressive milestone by clinching three awards – Offensive Player of the Tournament, All-Tournament Team and the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).“As this is the second year of my degree, I wanted to make a significant impact on the team because last year I couldn’t do much.
“I took this season very seriously, wanting to succeed not just for myself but for my team, so I did everything I could to help us become champions.”
She now awaits the opportunity to showcase her skills with the national senior team, having represented the Malayan Tigress from the age of 12 and playing for the Under-15, Under-18 and Under-19 teams in international competitions. — Bernama
