PERAK MOVE TO THE TOP AFTER IMPRESSIVE WIN OVER ATM

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Perak started their Agong's Cup 2017 campaign with a victory over the ATM. The Defending Champions were in complete control of the match at The Esplanade, Taiping before claiming a deserving 20-8 win over the Armed Forces.

ATM stunned the home side with an early penalty scored by Shafee Burhanalis. However, Perak were quick to react. Muhammad Harith Iqbal Muhd Anhar got a try two minutes later. The Armed Forces were hard to break, but Perak got through with another try by Veniona Vukinagauna in the 31st minute. Mohd Amir Aswad Mat Saad scored the conversion to give Perak a steady 12-3 advantage at halftime.

ATM came on impressively after the break. They got a try five minutes after the match resumed through Lailatul Norazlee Shaari. Perak responded with a successful penalty in the 54th minute by Mohd Amir Aswad. Both gave out their best for the rest of the game. Veniona pulled Perak away with another try ten minutes before the end. ATM could not find an answer and Perak cruised to the top spot in Group A, having same points with Kedah.

In other Agong's Cup matches, Terengganu beat Negeri Sembilan 35-9 in Mantin. After leading 15-9 at half time, Terengganu scored another two tries and two penalties to seal the match. Johor thrashed Perlis 67-0 in Arau, after taking a comfortable 38-0 advantage in the first half. Terengganu remain on top of Group C, while Johor at second place in Group B behind Kelantan.

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