Speedy Tigers held by South Korea
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team played to a 5-5 draw against South Korea in their third friendly at Jincheon Training Centre yesterday.
World No 13 Malaysia scored through Arif Syafie Ishak (10th), Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal (40th, 59th), Fariz Harizan (53rd) and Akhimullah Anuar Esook (60th).
World No 14 Korea replied in the 24th, 28th, 42nd, 50th and 56th minutes.
The Speedy Tigers, who went to South Korea to play five friendly matches in preparation for the Nations Cup in Bukit Jalil next month, won the first two matches with identical score of 4-1.
Meanwhile Malaysian Hockey Confederation president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said Malaysia must do well to encourage fans to come to the stadium for the Nations Cup.
"Fans want to be associated with champions. And sponsors will also support the national team if they do well in tournaments," he said.
Meanwhile Pahang won the National Hockey 5s tournament in Bukit Jalil today after edging Armed Forces 4-3 on penalties in the men's final. Both teams were tied 2-2 in regulation time. Handzalah Abdul Razak scored the winner for Pahang while Haikal Danial Hanafiah failed to convert for Armed Forces.
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