Turtles
were triumphant over the Panthers the last time both these sides met with a 2-1
(21-15, 14-21, 21-19) win.
As
expected, the Turtles trio Zulkifli Razak (tekong), Azwan Muhrim (feeder) and
Kamal Alfiza Shafie (striker) took home the first set 21-17 after dominating
for the most part of it.
The
introduction of striker Azlan Alias midway through the tie motivated the Black
Panthers to a 21-14 second set win as they stayed alive and forced a rubber
set.
That
forced Turtle’s coach, Vitaya Boonta to rush ruthless striker, Fadzli Roslan
straight back into action despite Fadzli still recovering from a back injury
suffered during the reverse fixture against the Penangites.
However,
it was Azlan who starred as his vital blocks and spikes inspired the Black
Panthers to a famous victory as he, alongside Syahir Rosdi and captain, Zaim Razali
secured a famous victory and upset the many Terengganu fans who made the trip
down south to support their beloved team.
Despite
the loss, Terengganu Turtles stay top, 4 points ahead of Penang Black Panthers
who have a game in hand. Panthers will hope to cut Turtles lead to 2 points
when they face bottom-of-the-table Melaka Titans on Sunday.
Meanwhile
in a third against fourth encounter, defending champions ATM Guardians proved
victorious after claiming a 2-1 victory over Kuala Lumpur Thunder to move level
on points with the City Boys.
The
Guardians started the stronger side as their trio of Nazmi Najib (tekong),
Norfaizzul Razak (feeder) and Afiffudin Razali (striker) beat the Thunder’s
Aizat Nor Azmi (tekong), Amirul Zazwan Amir (feeder) and Zamree Dahan (striker)
21-16 in the first set.
In
the second set, Thunders’ powered back to win 21-16 to ensure they put up a
tough fight to remain in third place of the league bringing the match into the
rubber set.The
rubber set saw both teams play catch up with each other as both were guilty of
unforced errors made throughout.
However,
Guardians with the help of Hasman Che Hamid who came in place for Nazmi saw out
a 21-12 win to ensure they book the last playoff spot as the season approaches
the end.After
today’s defeat, Thunders’ will next face Johor Tigris on Sunday as they look to
confirm their playoff spot, with only three matches remaining.
RESULTS:
Friday
(2 December 2016):
Ekspres
Perdana Sepak Takraw League (STL):
Penang Black Panthers bt Terengganu
Turtles 2-1 (17-21, 21-14,
21-16)
ATM Guardians bt Kuala Lumpur Thunder 2-1 (21-16, 16-21, 21-12)
FIXTURES:
Ekspres Perdana Sepak Takraw League (STL):
Saturday (3 December 2016): Kedah Eagles v Melaka Titans (4pm), Kelantan
Warriors v Johor Tigris (5.30pm).
Sunday (4 December 2016): Melaka
Titans v Penang Black Panthers (4pm), Johor Tigris v Kuala Lumpur Thunder (5.30pm).
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