Akmal turns hero


Making his move: UiTM’s Muhd Haikal Abdul Mutalib (right) dribbling the ball away from MBPJ Tigers’ Mohd Shahrul Nizam during their President Cup match yesterday. — AZHAR MAHFOF / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Muhamad Akmal Tajuddin scored in the last minute to turn hero for Ipoh City Council in their 4-3 victory over Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) in their President Cup match.

The hard-fought win at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil saw the Ipoh team into the semi-finals against Division One league champions Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)-KPT tomorrow.

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