Faizal turns focus to Oman after Malaysia's dream start in Gifu
GIFU: Veteran striker Faizal Saari wants Malaysia to maintain their winning momentum as the Speedy Tigers target top spot in Group B of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men’s hockey competition.
Gifu's Faizal Saari wants Malaysia to keep their winning streak alive as they aim for the top of Group B in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's hockey tournament. The veteran striker netted a hat-trick in Malaysia's 7-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, giving the team an impressive start to their campaign.
Despite a sluggish start, Faizal is confident in Malaysia's ability to recover and score. He emphasized the importance of the goal difference in the group stage. The 35-year-old expressed his satisfaction with the three points earned from the first match, stating, "I am happy that we managed to get three points from our first match."
After Oman, Malaysia will face Thailand on Thursday, followed by Pakistan on September 26 and China on September 28. The Speedy Tigers are determined to top Group B and avoid a possible semi-final against Group A champions India. Faizal urged the team to focus on each match individually rather than getting too far ahead of themselves.
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