Cobra, KL Tigers set up Selangor League title rematch
Cobra held their nerve to deny a gritty UiTM Lions side 29-21 in their semi-final while Tigers drubbed RMAF Blackhawks 34-5 to advance to next week's final.
The plate-bowl semi-finals saw ARC Knight RC downing SMS Old Boys 31-19 while Royal Selangor Club edged Rhinoz Warriors 38-34.
All matches were played at Padang Astaka.
Cobra head coach Wan Norsyahmi Wan Daud said he was pleased to see his players live up to expectations.
"There was some pressure on us as we were playing on home ground but the boys' were solid when they needed to be," said Norsyahmi after the match.
"We made one or two mistakes which cost us some penalties but overall the team did well to attack and defend as a unit.
"They gave it everything they had and I am definitely proud of them."
Lions head coach Zamri Abd Kahar said his side lacked the strength in depth needed to secure the win. They had also lost to Cobra at the same stage last year.
"It was a really tough match. We trailed Cobra earlier in the match but we did well to come back strong in the second half," said Zamri.
"Unfortunately a number of our key players had to be taken off in the second half and we were not able to maintain control of the match.
"Our goal now is to maintain our third-place finish from last season when we play Blackhawks in the playoff next week."
Tigers had defeated Cobra 25-19 in the final while Lions had downed Blackhawks 27-25 in the third place decider last season.
The final and third-place playoff will be held at Stadium Sultan Suleiman, Klang next week.
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