Speedy Tigers urged to maintain momentum against South Korea
NAGOYA: The Speedy Tigers must maintain their relentless momentum and guard strictly against South Korea’s lethal penalty corner threat when both sides lock horns in the semi-finals of the men’s field hockey competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday.
Nagoya will host the semi-final match between Malaysia's Speedy Tigers and South Korea in the men's field hockey competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday. National team manager Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak emphasized the importance of maintaining the team's momentum and avoiding South Korea's lethal penalty corner threat.
Malaysia dominated the group stage, scoring 34 goals and conceding just four, while securing the top spot in Group B. Ahmad stressed that the team's high standards must be maintained to advance to the final and qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. He highlighted the need for defensive discipline in transition and strict coverage to counter Korea's forward line.
Malaysia, ranked No. 14, will face Korea, ranked No. 19, but Korea's set-piece expertise poses a significant threat. Former national captain Mirnawan Nawawi cautioned the team against underestimating Korea, who reached the semi-finals by defeating host nation Japan in the pool stage. Winning the match would see the Speedy Tigers move one step closer to securing an automatic ticket for the 2028 Olympics, as only the gold medallists in both men's and women's events gain direct entry.
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