{
  "id": 15425469,
  "title": "Sloppy Malaysia still too strong for China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/sloppy-malaysia-still-too-strong-for-china",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:02:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/10/1558431/sloppy-malaysia-still-too-strong-china"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia triumphed over China with a 3-0 victory in the Sultan of Johor Cup at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Despite missing several chances, the Malaysian team, led by coach Nor Saiful Zaini, managed to secure the win. Captain Nabil Irfan Yusof opened the scoring with a penalty corner in the fifth minute. Despite numerous missed opportunities, Malaysia continued to press, taking advantage of another penalty corner converted by Nabil in the 28th minute. Aferull Syah Ahmad Azuan Syahrill added a third goal in the 57th minute. Malysia faces Japan in their next match, while Pakistan, who defeated China 8-3 earlier, will face Canada on Wednesday. Nor Saiful expressed dissatisfaction, stating that his team missed multiple opportunities throughout the match.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia defeated China 3-0 in the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium on Sunday despite missing a number of chances.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}