Tenaga had 13 internationals but churned out mediocre win


Bittersweet: Tenaga Nasional players celebrating after their penalty shoot-out victory over Terengganu in the Charity Shield match. — MHC

PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional coach Norsaiful Zaini was a frustrated man despite his team’s Charity Shield win on Wednesday because of the inept display from the internationals in his side.

Parading 12 national players and South Korean international Jang Jong-hyun, Tenaga struggled against rivals Terengganu as they drew 2-2 in regulation time and won the shootout 3-1.

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