A winning start for our ladies

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah women’s hockey team started their campaign on a winning note after they came from behind to beat newcomers Young Tigress 2-1 at this year’s TNB Malaysia Hockey League held in Bukit Jalil on Monday.

Melanie Juim netted the winning goal in the 33rd minute with Nor Asfarina Isahyifika Isahhidun equalising for the team in the 28th minute after they went behind in the 12th minute from a penalty corner converted by Dayang Nuramirah Abang Mahadani.

 

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