{
  "id": 11193724,
  "title": "Azrai Aizad double fires Malaysia into Asian Games hockey final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/azrai-aizad-double-fires-malaysia-into-asian-games-hockey-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T12:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/01/azrai-aizad-double-fires-malaysia-into-asian-games-hockey-final/237308"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gifu, October 1 — Malaysian hockey forward Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal was the decisive figure as his two goals propelled the team to a thrilling 2-1 victory over reigning champions South Korea in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games men's hockey semi-final. The win sent Malaysia through to face defending champions India in the final on Saturday, with the gold medal also securing an automatic spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Azrai Aizad opened the scoring in the 40th minute via a penalty corner, and added a penalty stroke just three minutes later, extending Malaysia's lead to 2-1. South Korea responded through Lee Gangsan in the 42nd minute, but Malaysia clung to their slender advantage until the final buzzer. India claimed the remaining final spot after defeating traditional rivals Pakistan 4-3 in the other semi-final, setting up a rematch of the 2018 Asian Games final between the two teams. National head coach Brendon Carolan's team secured the KPI set for them, marking Malaysia's third appearance in the men's hockey final at the Asian Games, following runner-up finishes at Guangzhou 2010 and Jakarta-Palembang 2018.",
  "summary": "GIFU, Oct 1 — Forward Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal emerged as the hero for Malaysia after his goals secured a 2-1 win ove...",
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  },
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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."
}