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Sweden's Oscar Zetterwall enjoyed the victorious feeling for the second time in four months when he pipped American Johannes Veerman in a play-off to win the US$100,000 Ciputra Golfpreneur Tournament presented by Panasonic on Saturday. Zetterwall shrugged off Veerman's challenges by sinking a birdie at the first play-off hole to win his second Asian Development Tour (ADT) title event following his breakthrough in the Philippines in April. After missing out on his opportunity to earn his Asian Tour card at Qualifying School in January, the Swede was more determined to make amends by playing well on the ADT . His efforts paid off again but not after surviving several heart-stopping moments at the BSD course by Damai Indah Golf. Zetterwall then opened the door for Veerman when he double-bogeyed 14. The American made three birdies in his last four holes to force a play-off with Zetterwall after they finished regulation play at 20-under-par 268. It was th...

LIGA SUPER: JOHOR DT 3 - FELDA UNITED 2 Johor Darul Takzim moved an inch closer for their third consecutive Malaysia Super League title in three years after defeating nearest rival, Felda United at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, yesterday. JDT led the night through Amri Yahyah goal in the 29th minutes while Martin Lucero doubled the score eight minutes later with a powerful shot. The Fighters didn't take long to get an equalizer after midfielder, Syahid Zaidon reducing the gap through a penalty in 37th minutes before Haidin Azman levelled the score with a brilliant move a minute before half time. Felda had to carry on 10 players after Nor Fazli Alias was sent-off in the 59th minute. The home fans were in shock after Aidil Zafuan struck the third goal for JDT in the 60th minutes. Felda United kept on pressing the game with a few attempt to the goal but JDT managed to defend and held it until the end.

Mathiam Keyser of South Africa edged Singapore's Quincy Quek by one shot to win his first Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the PGM MNRB Sarawak Championship on Saturday. Keyser posted a fourth consecutive two-under-par 70 to win the RM200,000 (approximately US$46,600) ADT event with an eight-under-par 280 total at the Kelab Golf Sarawak. Quek, playing three groups in front of the leading flight, fought hard for a second ADT title before settling for second place following a 67. Overnight leader Panuwat Muenlek of Thailand missed out on a third ADT title and an Asian Tour card for the remainder of the 2016 season when he returned with a disappointing 76 to share fifth place. The 29-year-old Keyser enjoyed a hot start when he opened with two birdies before turning in 32. He marked his card with another birdie on 13 but wobbled towards the finishing line when he dropped three shots in the final four holes. Keyser struggled in his first year on the Asian Tour when he earned his ca...

LIGA PREMIER: MELAKA UNITED 3 – SABAH 0 At Hang Jebat Stadium, R.Surendren double plus a penalty by Montenegro hitman, Ilija Spasojevic put Melaka United comfort at the top of Premier League table. The Mousedeer's easily beat Sabah with 3-0 win and are in a strong position to win the Premier League title. Melaka open the scores through Ilija Spasojevic in the 37th minutes through a penalty while R. Surendran sealed the victory for the Mousedeer's with a double in 53rd and 57th minutes. Sabah fails to make an impact as Melaka Keep on pressing the game with a counter attack. Melaka United coach Mat Zan Mat Aris was delight with his boy's performance and hope they will keep the momentum up for an automatic promotion to Super League group next season. ​

LIGA PREMIER: SIME DARBY FC 5 – JDT II 2  JDT II suffered a Premier League humiliation after lost to Sime Darby FC with 5-2 score at Selayang Municipal Council Stadium last night. Shafiq Shahrudin took JDT II in front in the fifth minutes before Mohd Firdaus Azizul level up the score for Sime Darby twenty minutes later with a fine finish. Sime Darby reclaimed the lead after Obi Ikechukwu Charles slot the ball into the net a minute before half time. Obi Ikechukwu Charles extended the gap for the home side with his brilliant move for the third goal in the 48th minutes. JDT crawl back with Paulo Rangel goal two minutes later but Muhd Nazrul Kamaruzaman goal in 68th minutes put Sime Darby in comfort before Muhammad Rizqi Azman sealed the win confidently in 85th minutes. Not enough  FOOTBALL ??? Click HERE!

LIGA SUPER: JOHOR DT 4 – PDRM 0 Johor Darul Takzim tightened their grips in retaining the Malaysia Super League crown after a huge win against PDRM at Larkin Stadium yesterday. Argentinian duo, Juan Martin Lucero and Jorge Pereyra Diaz netted two goals each and ensure JDT's winning streak continues. PDRM intensity hardly dropped in the second half after JDT plays good football with intensity and aggression. JDT now are strong at the top of Super League table after collecting 46 points from 18 match played. Get more Sports Updates from Facebook !

It took 112 years for golf to find a new Olympic champion, but it was well worth the wait.  Great Britain's Justin Rose followed in the footsteps of the long-departed George Lyon of Canada when he climbed onto the podium to collect the Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. On a sun-drenched final day, in front of a sell-out crowd of 12,000 at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course, Rose added the Olympic crown to his 2013 US Open title after a prolonged and exciting battle down the stretch with Sweden's Henrik Stenson. In the end, the packed grandstand which turned the 18th arena into a noisy sporting amphitheatre, watched spellbound as Rose got up-and-down from the side of the green for the birdie which sealed a worthy gold medal performance. Stenson, who knew he needed to hole a 25-footer of his own to force a play-off, three-putted and the first Olympic golf competition since 1904 had a new champion. Stenson, who emerged on top after a similarly epi...