Hockey team end World Cup campaign in last place
The loss to Wales is Malaysia’s worst-ever finish in the tournament.
The Malaysian hockey team concluded their World Cup campaign in a disappointing 15th place, marking their worst-ever finish. In a match against Wales at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, Malaysia lost a nail-biting 2-1 penalty shootout. The game, which ended 2-2 in regulation time, saw Wales take the lead through Benjamin Francis in the 29th minute.
Faizal Saari equalized for Malaysia in the 41st minute, but Akhinullah Anuar Esook put Wales ahead in the 52nd minute. Liam Barker equalized for Wales in the 53rd minute, leaving only Fitri Saari to score a consolation goal for Malaysia in the shootout. Wales' Jolyon Morgan and Jack Pritchard added two more goals, sealing the victory.
This marks Malaysia's worst-ever finish in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, having finished 15th in 2018 and 14th in 2023, both of which were hosted by India.
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