{
  "id": 7239252,
  "title": "Perak dethrone Terengganu to claim record 14th Razak Cup crown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/perak-dethrone-terengganu-to-claim-record-14th-razak-cup-crown",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T04:06:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/09/1532432/perak-dethrone-terengganu-claim-record-14th-razak-cup-crown"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Perak defeated defending champions Terengganu 2-1 in the Razak Cup final at Pandamaran Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Amirul Haniff Mamat scored twice for Perak, with one goal from a field goal attempt and another from a penalty corner in the 43rd minute. Firhan Ashari pulled one back for Terengganu in the 60th minute. This marked Perak's 14th victory in the men's competition, which began in 1963. Former national player Tengku Ahmad Tajuddin Tengku Abdul Jalil led Perlis with 10 goals, while Amirul followed with eight goals. Last year's runners-up Pahang overcame 1-1 tie with Perlis in the penalty shootout to secure third place. Nine-time champions Selangor displayed poor form, winning only two matches and conceding 30 goals in five games, as they lost 11-0 to Perak, Terengganu (6-0), Penang (5-0), Kuala Lumpur (6-1) and Johor (2-1). The men's competition's final standings were irregular from fifth to eleventh places, but women's matches were held from fifth to eighth. Selangor's recent performance in the Razak Cup fell short of the high standards set by former captain and national player Maninderjit Singh. \"Selangor's recent performance in the Razak Cup no longer reflects the standard of excellence we expect,\" he stated. In the women's competition, Selangor defeated Kuala Lumpur 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time. Pahang came in third after defeating Melaka 5-3.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Perak edged defending champions Terengganu 2-1 in the final to lift the Razak Cup title at Pandamaran Hockey Stadium in Klang on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Perak defeats defending champions Terengganu 2-1 in Razak Cup final",
    "Amirul Haniff Mamat scores twice for Perak in the match",
    "Perak secures 14th title in men's competition since 1963"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Perak's record 14th Razak Cup win cements their dominance in the men's competition, while Selangor's poor performance falls short of the high standards set by their former captain Maninderjit Singh.",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}