Empire FC Champs In BAH 9-A-Side

Bandar Seri Begawan - Empire Hotel & Country Club FC emerged champions of the Brunei Association of Hotels 9-A-Side Football Tournament after they beat Sheraton Utama Hotel FC 2-0 in the final which was played at the Belapan and Padang Complex in Berakas, yesterday morning, a press release from the association stated.

The second runners-up prize went to Abdul Razak Holding "B" FC.

On hand to present the prizes yesterday morning were Datin Zainah Bujang, the President of The Brunei Association of Hotels (BAH), Mr Shamsul Bahrin POKSP Dato (Dr) Hj Ahmad, the BAH Honorary Secretary, and BAH Executive Member Mr Irwan Goh.

The first goal in the final match came courtesy of a header from EMPIRE FC's Sufri, while his teammate Bakar fired in a second to secure the win.

Prizes included 155, 2' & 3rd Place trophies and medals, a Challenge trophy, souvenirs for referees and souvenirs from the BAH.

The tournament kicked off on February 11, with the opening match also being played at the Belapan & Padang Complex in Berakas.

Six teams representing members of the BAH, namely Abdul Razak Holding "A" & "B" FC, Empire Hotel & Country Club FC, Orchid Garden Hotel FC, Sheraton Utama Hotel FC and SEAMEO VOCTECH FC took part in the tournament.

The event was organised by the Brunei Association of Hotels, headed by Chairman of Sports & Social Clubs, Mohd Iswandi Maaruf. The BAH in its press release stated that the tournament was its first event for this year, adding that "more events are to come".

Souvenirs for referees and team managers were sponsored by Eratech Enterprise. The BAH meanwhile thanked Syarikat Aliaa for sponsoring refreshments throughout the event, and the participating teams especially their respective hotel managements for their support in the event. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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