PERAK DOWN KEDAH TO WIN SECOND SERIES OF THE SEASON
Perak took another step closer to the NAZA National Sevens overall title after winning the second series in Johor. The winner of the first series in Melaka last week, beat Kedah 26-19 in the cup final, to keep their championship dream alive.
Kedah had a good start and score the opening try, but then they were tied 12-12 at half time. Perak had a better second half. They scored two converted tries after the break to seal the match with a 26-19 victory.
ATM claimed the third place after beating Kelantan 19-14. Series host, Johor defeated Negeri Sembilan 22-5 to take the fifth place. And Selangor finished at seventh place.
Izzwan Mohd Idrus was very satisfied with his team performance. The victory gave them another 12 points to stay on top of the team standings with six points clear. Perak will only need to finish fourth place at the final series in Ipoh to be the 2018 NAZA National Sevens champions. The final series will be in Ipoh on 24th to 25th March 2018.
NAZA National Sevens Series 2018
Series 2 Johor
Men (Core) Category
Cup Champions: Perak
Cup Runners-up: Kedah
3rd Placing : ATM
4th Placing : Kelantan
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