UITM LIONS BITE COBRA IN HARD FOUGHT MATCH
A magnificent comeback in second half ensures UITM Lions clinch a sweet victory against rugby powerhouse COBRA at UPM rugby field in Serdang on Saturday.
COBRA took early charge from the start after Sae Faalupega try sent the ex-champion in front. UITM bounced back to equalize the score with a try by Muhammad Danial Noor Hamidi and Anwarul Hafiz Ahmad completed the circle with a conversion for UITM to takeover the lead.
COBRA back into the lead with Mohamad Amin Jamaluddin penalty two minutes later while Khairul Imran Kamaruddin replied for UITM with a try in 16th minutes to stay close.
Mohamad Izzat Laila converted three penalties within ten minutes followed by a try two minute before half time to ensure COBRA taking a full control before Anwarul put a relief for UITM with a drop goal in injury time which saw UITM trailed the game after the first half with 15-22.
Not that COBRA were able to reduce the advantage, UITM makes six changes. Anwarul manage to burst through into COBRA defense and hit with a try in 55th minutes. UITM look much more organized and Mohamad Sofian Mohd Kamil added up the score with a try before Anwarul sealed the win with his conversion and COBRA failed to level the score which saw UITM Lions tamed COBRA at Serdang with 27-22.
Photos by: Khairol Rizal Buhari | Tigers Super Sports
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