TWO title contenders clash this weekend with the victors earning a clearer path to the Division One title in the MHF-Milo-NSC Junior Hockey League.
Leaders UniKL and defending champions Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) will square off on Sunday and one team's title dream will vaporise. But if the match ends in a draw, the advantage will move to Bandar Penawar Sports School Thunderbolt.
BJSS coach S. Prakash said this will be do-or-die weekend.
"First we must beat PJCC (Petaling Jaya City Council) tomorrow (today) and I don't think it will be an easy match as they have picked up momentum after their first three defeats," said Prakash.
"We will have to take control from the start as PJCC will also be looking for points to play in the quarter-finals. "And if we beat PJCC, then UniKL will be the big test as our title will be on the line."
BPSS-Thunderbolt also have one match this weekend against BJSS Juniors which they should win to prepare themselves for the clash against UniKL the following weekend.
In Division Two, the title race is turning into a lottery involving Ipoh City Council, Sabah and Pahang.
All three are unbeaten, with Ipoh CC and Sabah clashing first today with the Ipoh side enjoying home ground advantage. Sabah are the surprise item, and it looks like their recent outing in the Razak Cup has boosted team spirit.
TODAY -- Division One: Petaling Jaya City Council v Bukit Jalil Sports School (Tun Razak Stadium, 9pm).
Division Two: Pahang v Penang Frees (Kuantan Stadium, 5pm); Johor v Matri (Johor Baru, 5pm); Ipoh City Council v Sabah (Azlan Shah Stadium, 5pm).
