Speedy Tigers to clash with India in Asian Games final

 The Malaysian hockey stars, who edged South Korea 2-1 in the semi-final, will meet favourites India for the gold medal on Saturday.

Malaysia has never won a hockey gold medal at the Asian Games, despite having reached the final in 2010 and 2018. (MHC pic)

PETALING JAYA:

The Malaysian men’s hockey team continued their fiery performance at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, storming into the final after defeating South Korea 2-1 in their last-four match today.

In Saturday’s final, the Speedy Tigers will take on favourites India for the gold medal, which Malaysia has never won at the Asian Games. The national team won silver at the 2010 and 2018 Asian Games.

The Malaysian men’s hockey team dominated Pool B, finishing top of the table with a perfect record of five wins from five matches. They scored a staggering total of 34 goals while conceding only four.

Striker Azrai Isaac was the hero of the national team, netting both goals for Malaysia. His first was off a penalty corner in the 40th minute, and the second came through a penalty stroke five minutes later.

Lee Gang San equalised for four-time champions South Korea in the 42nd minute. - FMT