Speedy Tigers virtually in Asian Games semi-finals after edging Pakistan
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s hockey team fought back in the last four minutes to edge Pakistan 5-4 in an Asian Games Group B match in Gifu today, virtually qualifying for the semi-finals.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's men's hockey team staged a remarkable comeback in the final minutes of their Group B match against Pakistan at the Asian Games, securing a 5-4 victory that virtually guarantees their place in the semi-finals. Malaysia, currently ranked 15th globally, now leads the group with 12 points from four matches after this thrilling encounter.
The match saw Pakistan take an early lead in the third minute through a penalty corner, but Malaysia quickly responded with goals from Shello Silverius and Faizal Saari in the fifth and 23rd minutes. Pakistan capitalized on Sufyan's goals in the 39th and 43rd minutes to take a 3-2 lead. Fitri Saari equalized for Malaysia in the 45th minute, but Pakistan regained the advantage with another goal from Sufyan in the 46th minute.
Malaysia fought back, equalizing again through Shello in the 56th minute, and ultimately secured the win with Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal's goal three minutes from the final whistle.
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