{
  "id": 2989210,
  "title": "Unexpected eight-goal haul, but Lim You credits team for Merdeka Srikandi Cup success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/unexpected-eight-goal-haul-but-lim-you-credits-team-for-merdeka",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/08/24/unexpected-eight-goal-haul-but-lim-you-credits-team-for-merdeka-srikandi-cup-success/232516"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Merdeka Srikandi Cup concluded with Lim You emerging as the top scorer, having netted an unexpected eight goals throughout the tournament. The 14-year-old Malaysian forward downplayed her individual success, attributing all eight goals to the collective effort of her teammates.\n\nReflecting on the experience, Lim You expressed her growing comfort with her teammates despite the initial language barrier. She now enjoys the company of her fellow players and has even picked up a few Malay words, including \"satu,\" \"dua,\" \"tiga,\" and \"bola.\"\n\nHer impressive performance at the Merdeka Srikandi Cup has piqued the interest of many, with Lim You confirming her intention to return to the United States for her studies. However, she also stated her eagerness to participate in Malaysia's next tournament – the Asian qualifiers.\n\nCoach Fairuz Montana Zainal Abidin praised the team's chemistry and spirit, acknowledging that despite some members struggling with Bahasa, everyone was determined to learn and support one another. He indicated that the team's success at the tournament is a positive sign for the future, and he thanked Malaysians for their ongoing support.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Lim You did not expect to score so many goals at the Merdeka Srikandi Cup, let alone finish...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}