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New Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Speedy Tigresses avoid last place at Nations Cup 2
KUALA LUMPUR: National women's hockey coach Nasihin Nubli admitted he was relieved after the Speedy Tigresses avoided the wooden spoon at the Women's Nations Cup 2 in Poland on Sunday. Malaysia edged South Africa 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time to finish seventh out of eight teams. Nuramirah Syakirah Zulkifli, Siti Nur Arfah Nor, Nur Shamine Azureen Badusha, and Fatin Shafika Mahd Sukri all converted in the shootout. Earlier, Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar had given Malaysia the lead in the 49th minute, before Charne Maddocks equalised for South Africa seven minutes later. It was Malaysia's first win in five matches at the tournament. They had lost all three group games — 2-0 to Poland, 3-1 to South Africa and 4-2 to Uruguay — before being hammered 5-0 by Italy in the 5th-8th classification match. "I'm relieved we finally got our first win," said Nasihin. "My players were under pressure throughout the tournament, facing top-tier opposition. There are definitely areas we need to improve before our next outing." The team will now shift their focus to the Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China from Sept 5-14.
New Straits Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Speedy Tigresses tamed by South Africa
KUALA LUMPUR: Coach Nasihin Nubli is satisfied with Malaysia's performance despite the Speedy Tigresses going down 3-1 to South Africa in the Nations Cup Two in Walcz, Poland yesterday. Dayang Nuramirah Abang Mahadini gave Malaysia the lead in the 11th minute, but South Africa hit back with three goals in 10 minutes through Ntsopa Mokoena (39th), Onthatile Zulu (42nd) and Hannah Pearce (49th). "I'm proud of the fighting spirit shown by my players against a strong team like South Africa who have featured in the Olympics," Nasihin said. On Monday, Malaysia had lost 2-0 to hosts Poland in their Group A opener. This led to Malaysia's world ranking dropping one rung to 24. After two defeats, Malaysia will play for fifth to eighth placing. Malaysia will wrap up their group fixtures tomorrow against a tough Uruguay who had defeated South Africa 2-0 and drew 1-1 with Poland.
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
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.
