{
  "id": 10349724,
  "title": "Speedy Tigers crush China to storm into Asian Games semi-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/speedy-tigers-crush-china-to-storm-into-asian-games-semi-finals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:21:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/09/1542695/speedy-tigers-crush-china-storm-asian-games-semi-finals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gifu, Malaysia - National men's hockey coach Brendon Carolan expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the Asian Games semi-finals following their dominant 5-0 victory over China. The unbeaten Speedy Tigers secured a perfect 5-0 record in Group B, finishing with maximum points.\n\nMalaysia will face either Japan or South Korea for a chance at the final on Thursday. Regardless of the opponent, Coach Carolan emphasized that his players are both physically prepared and motivated to give their best performance in the Games. World No. 14 Malaysia outplayed world No. 20 China, coached by Australian Anthony Farry, who made his coaching debut in November. Key goals came from Fitri Saari, Akhimullah Anuar Esook, Ashran Hamsani, Faizal Saari, and Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal, with Faizal becoming Malaysia's top scorer with nine goals in the opening five matches.\n\nCoach Carolan highlighted the importance of ensuring the players' well-being ahead of the semi-finals, focusing on rehabilitation, managing emotions, and maintaining peak physical condition. The ultimate goal for the Speedy Tigers remains the final, as winning the Asian Games would qualify them for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s hockey coach Brendon Carolan believes his men are more than ready for the Asian Games semi-finals after ending the group stage with a 5-0 demolition of China in Gifu today.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}