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Tuesday March 24, 2009

Crucial week for Tenaga

KUALA LUMPUR: Former champions Tenaga Nasional’s title credentials come under close scrutiny this weekend as competition in the Under-19 categories of the Malaysia Hockey League resumes after an 18-day break.

Tenaga are in third place in Division Two with 12 points after five matches. Their only defeat was by defending champions Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS).

On Friday, Tenaga will be up against leaders Bandar Penawar Sports School (BPSS) followed by a home match against Old La Sallians Association of Klang (Olak) on Sunday.

Hard at work: Tenaga coach Nor Azlan Bakar (centre) watching his players train for their upcoming matches against Bandar Penawar Sports School and Olak.

Tenaga coach Nor Azlan Bakar said that it would be a crucial weekend for them in the chase for the title.

“First, we need to reel in BPSS. We have to win to avoid having to make up bigger ground. We are at the halfway mark of the league and we cannot afford to slip up even once. The players have to make every chance count,” he said.

BPSS coach Wan Mohamed Roslan said that every match was also crucial for them as well.

“We have to keep winning to seek our first title. It is going to get tougher.

“Tenaga know that only a win will keep them in the race for the title.

“A draw is not good for either team as BJSS hold the edge as they have a match in hand.”

BPSS have more than eight of their players involved in the national Under-16 tournament, which ended in Seremban on Saturday. Tenaga had only one player involved.

“We hope that they have recover fully from the tournament for this crucial match against Tenaga,” said Mohamed.

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