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New Straits Times
17-05-2025
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- 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
15-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Speedy Tigresses claw first win in China tour
KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigresses finally got their breakthrough win against China's provincial side Liaoning, recording a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Gongshu Hockey Stadium on Thursday. World No 23 Malaysia netted two field goals through Zati Alyani Zubir and Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar to seal their first win of the tour. Nasihin Nubli's side are in China for a series of friendly matches as part of their preparation for the Nations Cup 2 in Poland on June 16-22. Earlier in the series, Malaysia drew 1-1 in the opener but fell short in the next three encounters, losing 1-0, 3-1, and 2-0, respectively. The result of the third match, played on May 10, was not provided by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. The Tigresses will play their seventh and final match of the tour on Saturday (May 17) before returning home.
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
07-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Speedy Tigresses held by Liaoning
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team could only draw 1-1 with the Liaoning team of China in a friendly match in Liaoning province today. Dayang Nuramirah Abang Mahadini scored for world No. 23 Malaysia off a penalty corner. It was a disappointing result for coach Nasihin Nubli's national side who were unable to beat a China provincial team that played in the Malaysian league last year. The Speedy Tigresses went to China to play seven friendly matches in preparation for the Nations Cup 2 in Walcz, Poland from June 16-22.
New Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Liaoning tune-up for Speedy Tigresses
KUALA LUMPUR: The national women's hockey team will play seven friendly matches against Liaoning Club in China from May 7-17 in preparation for next month's Nations Cup in Walcz, Poland. National coach Nasihin Nubli said: "The players selected for the tour must prove themselves that they are ready for the Nations Cup. "I want to see how they react against Liaoning who have a few national players. Liaoning play fast, aggressive and technical matches. "Playing seven matches will be a good test to see how the young players cope against an experienced club." In February, the Speedy Tigresses played five friendlies against world No. 21 South Africa in Bukit Jalil. World No. 23 Malaysia are drawn in Group A with Poland, South Africa and Uruguay in the Nations Cup. The 23-member squad: Goalkeepers: Siti Zalia Nasir, Nur Hazlinda Zainal Abidin, Fitrinur Amiera Ramlee Defenders: Juliani Mohamad Din, Nurul Fatin Fatiah Azman, Khairunnisa Ayuni Sharuddin, Dayang Nuramirah Abang Mahadini, Anith Humaira Baharudin, Nur Aisyah Che Musa, Zawiatul Akma Hartomo, Nur Syahirah Azwan Midfielders: Nurmaizatul Hanim Syafi Shiek Fuad, Siti Nur Arfah, Nor Nur Insyirah Effarizal, Nur Nabila Alia Yussaini, Siti Nur Atika Shaikh Maznan, Siti Nur Irdina Nor, Nur Shamine Azureen Badusha
