KUALA LUMPUR: MSS Pahang intend to vent their frustration – at failing to win the Division Two title – on Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) when the two teams clash in the quarter-finals of the MHF-Milo-NSC Junior Hockey League today.
MSS Pahang are still reeling after being pipped to the Division Two title by debutants MSN Sabah on goal difference.
“We intend to prove to the Sabah team that we are the better side by dumping favourites UniKL in the quarter-finals,” said MSS Pahang team manager Jamaluddin Sura.
“Of course, UniKL, being Division One runners-up and with 10 players from the Project 2013 squad, are the favourites but we intend to turn the tables on them.
“We do not have any stars but we can bank on our good team work.”
UniKL coach I. Vickneswaren is aware of the danger posed by MSS Pahang and has vowed not to take them lightly.
“It won’t be easy. They have nothing to lose,” said Vickneswaran.
“Our target is to win the title, especially having come so close to lifting the league crown.”
Meanwhile, Division One champions Bandar Penawar Sports School (BPSS)-Thunderbolt will face Ipoh City Council, the third-placed team from Division Two, at the Tun Razak Stadium today.
The last quarter-final match between Division One teams – Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and BPSS Juniors – will be played on Thursday as seven of the sports school’s players are competing in the four-nation Under-16 tournament in Germany.
The semi-finals (May 28) and final (May 30) will be held at the Tun Razak Stadium.
