Soccer Friendly - UUM 1 KTU 1

UUM drew 1-1 against visiting Kolej Tentera Udara (KTU) of Kepala Batas yesterday in a friendly match played at Field B. With several key players out due to injuries and exams, the team struggled to find their footing throughout the match. Dominic Roy partnered Thevan Raman (pic) for the first time in the heart of the defence and both played a commendable game. However the midfield trio of Cao Le, Syamsul Hidayat Khairam and Mohd Rahizan Md Kasmani failed to get the team moving. Very few moves were created and the forwards were not supplied enough chances for them to test the goalkeeper. The visiting team took the lead in the first half after the defenders failed to clear the ball out of the penalty box.

The attacking trio of Adam Alkhindy Akbar, Wan Mohd Aizat Md Nasri and Mohd Shazuan Abdul Hamid somehow improved their performance in the third half of the match. The balls started to come their way and managed to create some attempts towards goal. The hardworking Adam Alkhindy Akbar later was rewarded a penalty kick after he was fouled in the box and the referee pointed to the spot. He calmly slammed the ball into the right side of the goalkeeper.

The Northern Warriors will next play two matches on Tuesday, April 21st. At 8.30am, the team will play the UUM staffs team who are preparing for the National Statuory Body sports carnival in Langkawi and later in the afternoon will play against Kedah State Development Corporation (PKNK) at 5.00pm. Both matches will be played at Field B.