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New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Speedy Tigresses hold Liaoning in final China Tour friendly
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigresses wrapped up their China tour with a 3-3 draw against Liaoning in their seventh and final friendly at the Gongshu Hockey Stadium on Saturday. World No. 23 Malaysia found the net through Nur Afiqh Syahzani Azhar, Khairunnisa Ayuni Sharuddin and Azmyra Mia Sofea Azhari. Nasihin Nubli's side, gearing up for the Nations Cup 2 in Poland from June 16-22, ended the series with one win (2-1), two draws (1-1 and 3-3) and three defeats (1-0, 3-1 and 2-0). The result of the third match, played on May 10, was not disclosed by the Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC). Excluding the undisclosed result, the national women's team scored seven goals and conceded 11 in six matches. Liaoning, who are preparing for the China National Games, fielded a second-string side for most of the series due to national team call-ups.
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Speedy Tigresses bitten by Liaoning again
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team have lost again to Liaoning province in their playing tour of China, this time 3-1 at the Gongshu Stadium, today. On May 7, world No. 23 Malaysia drew 1-1 with Liaoning before losing 1-0 to the same team, made of second-string players, the following day. Malaysia took the lead through Dayang Nuramirah Abang Mahadini off a penalty corner in the fourth match. But Liaoning, preparing for the China National Games later this year, hit back with three field goals in the third and fourth quarters. The Speedy Tigresses, who are preparing for the Nations Cup 2 in Poland next month, will play three more friendlies with Liaoning, on May 13, 15 and 17.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia women suffer shock loss to provincial side in China
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to Liaoning in their second friendly at Liaoning Province, China, on Thursday. The result was a major blow for world No. 23 Malaysia, who were expected to beat the provincial side even with a second-string line-up. Liaoning , who featured in the Malaysian Women's Hockey League (MWHL) last year, are using the friendly series to gear up for the China National Games later this year. On Wednesday, Nasihin Nubli's side were held to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the seven-game series. The Speedy Tigresses are using the matches as part of their build-up to the Nations Cup 2 in Poland from June 16 to 22. Malaysia have been drawn in Group A alongside world No. 21 South Africa, Uruguay (No. 24), and hosts Poland (No. 27).
