Hockey team end World Cup campaign in last place
The loss to Wales is Malaysia’s worst-ever finish in the tournament.
The Malaysia men's hockey team concluded their World Cup campaign in the dire position of last place. The team, coached by Brendon Carolan, faced off against Wales in a penalty shootout at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium. Despite the match ending 2-2 in regulation time, Malaysia's loss was sealed in the shootout. Benjamin Francis put Wales ahead in the 29th minute, and Faizal Saari equalized for Malaysia in the 41st minute.
Akhimullah Anuar Esook gave Malaysia the lead in the 52nd minute, but Liam Barker equalized for Wales shortly after. Only Fitri Saari found the back of the net for Malaysia in the penalty shootout, while Jolyon Morgan and Jack Pritchard scored for Wales to secure the 2-1 victory. This marks Malaysia's worst-ever finish in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, having previously finished 15th in 2018 and 14th in 2023, both times hosted by India.
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