Speedy Tigers saw France slip from their jaws
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team were denied a win
In a World Cup match between Malaysia and France, Malaysia's hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals were dashed as France held on for a 3-3 draw. Malaysia, ranked 14th in the world, had their goal disallowed with just 20 seconds left on the clock. The match, held in Wavre, Belgium, saw Malaysia take an early lead before France equalized through a penalty corner goal.
Shello Silverius and Akhimullah Anuar Esook scored for Malaysia, while Louis Haertelmeyer and Victor Charlet found the net for France. Despite France having a man advantage due to the absence of their goalkeeper, Malaysia had the opportunity to extend their lead. However, the disallowed goal for Fitri Saari, who scored what seemed to be the winning goal with 20 seconds remaining, proved to be Malaysia's downfall.
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