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New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sarjit calls up Danish after Hafizuddin's injury in Jincheon
KUALA LUMPUR: National men's hockey coach Sarjit Singh is concerned with the goalkeeping department as Malaysia prepare for the Nations Cup at Bukit Jalil from June 15-21. First choice Hafizuddin Othman suffered a back injury during the five-match playing tour to Jincheon, South Korea from May 18-29. Hafizuddin, who has 112 international caps, suffered the injury in the third friendly. "Rafaizul Saini (ex-junior World Cupper) played in the fourth and fifth matches, but he was weak in defending penalty corners," said Sarjit. "I am concerned about the goalkeeping department and have called up another goalkeeper, Danish Afnan Faizal (who played in the 2023 Junior World Cup)." On the team's performance in Jincheon, Sarjit said: "Overall the players played well with a fast attacking game in all the five matches against the Koreans." World No. 13 Malaysia beat world No. 14 South Korea with identical scores of 4-1 in the first two matches, but drew the next two 5-5 and 1-1 before losing 4-2 in the fifth. The Speedy Tigers earned 23 penalty corners and converted five, while the Koreans converted five of 25 penalty corners. Malaysia are drawn in Group B of the Nations Cup with world No. 12 New Zealand, Pakistan (No. 15) and Japan (No. 16). Group A consists of world No. 9 France, South Africa (No. 11), South Korea (No. 14) and Wales (No.18).
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Tigers up to speed for Nations Cup after fine tour in Korea
PETALING JAYA: The national hockey team are shaping up well ahead of the Nations Cup next month after concluding their Tour in South Korea. The Speedy Tigers performed well as they returned with two wins, two draws, and one loss against the South Korean national team at the Jincheon National Training Centre.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia held by South Korea at Jincheon
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team played to a 1-1 draw against South Korea in a friendly at Jincheon Training Centre in South Korea today. World No. 14 South Korea took the lead off a penalty corner in the 22nd minute. But the Speedy Tigers equalised through a penalty corner goal by Harris Iskandar Osman in the 40th. World No. 13 Malaysia went to South Korea to play five friendly matches in preparation for the Nations Cup in Bukit Jalil from June 15-21. Malaysia won the first two matches with identical scores of 4-1 and drew 5-5 in the third match.
The Star
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Subahan: Don't gauge team on oversea stints
PETALING JAYA: The national men's hockey team's performance during overseas Tours is not a reflection of how they will perform during a tournament, says Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal. With the Nations Cup set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from June 15-21, the Speedy Tigers have ventured overseas to sharpen their skills ahead of the tournament on home soil.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
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.
