The Lagenda Hookahs stormed to victory over La Pampa in the Bukit Kiara Merdeka League Tournament, leading from start to finish of an exciting final held on Saturday 19th March. Slow starters in their first three matches, Lagenda Hookahs came out flying in the final with two quick goals in the first chukka by eventual MVP Julian Sagarna. They led a stunned La Pampa 4 1/2 - 1 at half time and cruised home 6 1/2 - 4 winners.It was a great result for the "legendary hookahs" as La Pampa was the heavy favourite to win the match. La Pampa's two pros Abdul Haddi and Hayudin failed to fire. Julian and Peter controlled the match with overlapping runs and better ball possession. Peter's horse power was widely praised and allowed him to keep possession and run down the clock in the crucial last two chukkas.
La Pampa could not gain meaningful possession of the ball, and despite a bried comeback with three goals in the third chukka, it was not to be as the Hookahs ran down the clock after Peter scored a 60 yarder in the final chukka.
Peter Abisheganaden had a full cpmpliment of the penalties, scoring with a 30 yarder, a 40 and a 60 in the game. He was named Most Valuable Amateur Player of the tournament.
Julian scored three field goals in all and took the honour of Most Valuable Player of the tournament.
Dato' David Morais played the first two chukkas before being substituted by Yeo Kuo Lee. David's horse "First" won the Mitavite sponsored prize for Best Playing Pony. The 8 year old West Aiustralian Mare was trained and played by Peter Abisheganaden in the tournament.Yeo Kuo Lee, who has just shifted most of his horses to Tanamera, brought his inimitable style to the tournament.
Jennifer Too had a sterling match at No 1, and an excellent tournament, holding her own and scoring some crucial goals for the Lagenda Hookahs.
La Pampa's patron J C Flilipi had an excellent final, playing very well for a rookie in his first final. Mohd Zekri Ibrahim was dangerous as ever in attack but was never given much service from midfield.
Lagenda Hookahs played the tournament intending to raise funds and awareness of their adopted charity, Nur Salam. They proudly wore the Nur Salam logo on their shirts, which were also on sale for chairty through the tournament. They also challenged their opponents to bets, asking their opponents to make donations to Nur Salam if the Hookahs were ale to beat them. Some very graciously said they would donate whether they won or lost.
A batch of Nur Salam kids came to watch their second match, last Sunday, which they won 6 - 3 against Danga Bay 2. They were treated to an afternoon tea and given Lagenda Hookahs shirts. They were also visited by two local celebrities, Farid Kamil and Ako Mustapha, who came by specially to meet the kids.
"The kids were the inspiration for our win in this tournament," said team captain Peter Abisheganaden. "We wanted to win it for them. "
"In the last chukka of the final I had a 60 yarder and I knew if I scored, it would break La Pampa's belief. I told myself I had to do it for the kids. They were my inspiration every time we needed to come back and in every crucial situation. I'm glad we didn't let them down."
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