Butler double fires Selangor to Sukma women's football title
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor retained their Malaysia Games (Sukma) women’s football gold medal after beating Sabah 2-0 at the Selayang Stadium on Wednesday.
Selangor maintained their Malaysia Games (Sukma) women's football championship by defeating Sabah 2-0 at the Selayang Stadium on Wednesday. The reigning champions, led by coach Osmera Omaro, dominated the match in terms of possession and created multiple scoring chances. However, Sabah managed to pose threats on the counterattack.
The 2024 champions' goalkeeper, Daiyana Wardina Mohd Rosli, made several crucial saves throughout the game to keep Sabah in check. In the 41st minute, Selangor's S. Thivashini showcased her skill by holding off two defenders before allowing striker Tegen Su-Yin Butler to find the back of the net. Thivashini's pass set the stage for Butler to score her side's first goal.
Despite Sabah's efforts, the Selangor duo of Thivashini and Tegen continued to create opportunities, with the latter netting her sixth goal of the tournament. The combination of Thivashini and Tegen proved to be the turning point, as they struck again in the 67th minute. Thivashini skillfully dribbled past two defenders before presenting the ball to Tegen, who adeptly converted the opportunity, sealing the win for Selangor.
Selangor now awaits their men's team to compete in the final and secure a gold medal sweep on Sunday.
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