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New Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia win Under-18 Asia Cup bronze
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia turned on the heat in the last quarter to beat Bangladesh 5-2 to finish third in the Under-18 Asia Cup at Dazhou Hockey Stadium in China today. Malaysia scored through Hisyammudin Abdul Rani (sixth), Rahuul Fazrien Nazrien (41st, 49th), Abdul Hamzah Yahkip (50th) and Saiful Syahfy Baddruddin (60th). Bangladesh replied through Mohd Mehedi (10th) and Jony Islam (41st). Malaysia ended the tournament with four wins, one draw and two losses. Safwan Salihe scored a total of nine goals in Dazhou. Malaysia coach Sufian Mohd said the team's target was the semi-finals, but they did better by taking third place. "Winning the bronze is a good start for the team and it should be used as a platform for the players to make further progress," he said.
The Star
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Debut delight as youth hockey team show promise with Asia Cup bronze
Podium finish: Malaysia celebrate after finishing third in Under-18 Asia Cup. PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's next generation of hockey talent made a strong statement by finishing third place at the Under-18 Asia Cup in China on Sunday (July 13). Malaysia finished on the podium in their debut outing after defeating Bangladesh 5-2 in the third-fourth placing fixture at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. The newly assembled youth team struck first when Hisyammudin Abdul Rani scored a field goal six minutes in, but the scoreline was quickly evened by Bangladesh's Md Mehedi four minutes later. The action resumed in the third quarter when Rahuul Fazrien Mohd Nazrien scored a field goal in the 41st minute, but that was quickly replied by Jony Islam just seconds later. All even in the last quarter, Rahuul once again stepped up and put Malaysia ahead in the 49th minute, which was followed up by Abdul Hamzah Yahkip the next minute with another field goal. With no hope left for Bangladesh to catch up, Saiful Syahfy Mohd Baddruddin sealed the win by making it five for Malaysia in stoppage time. Head coach Sufian Mohamad said the fresh team's achievement in their maiden campaign shows the country's development of the sport is heading in the right direction. "I'm proud of what the team have achieved. Even though our target was to reach the semis, we took it upon ourselves to get the best result we could," he said. "I hope the team's performance will serve as a launching pad for these youngsters to go far in their future." "The team played well and has made the coaching staff proud. They showed the willingness to learn, discipline, and ability to analyse the game." Malaysia fell short of making the final after Pakistan beat them 4-3 in the penalty shootouts following a 3-3 draw in regulation time of the semi-final. Sufian added that the players have shown potential, and hopes they will continue in the right path and lead them to the national senior team. "This is just the start for this team, a very good start in fact. It's a positive indication for the future of Malaysian hockey. "I hope these players continue to train and one day make it to the senior team. "They have the winning mentality, and when the time comes, I'm sure we will be celebrating victories," he added.
The Star
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Sufian applauds team's spirited display in Asia Cup
Tough luck: Malaysian boys playing against Pakistan during the Asia Cup semi-finals. PETALING JAYA: Head coach Sufian Mohamad had nothing but praises for his hockey boys after missing the final of the Under-18 Asia Cup in China. Malaysia fell 3-4 to Pakistan in the penalty shootout after the match ended in a 3-3 draw in regulation time on Friday at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Pakistan tame Young Tigers in tense Asia Cup semis shootout duel
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's hockey team failed to reach the final of the Under-18 Asia Cup after they were outgunned by Pakistan yesterday. The new team fell short after losing 3-4 in the shootouts after the match ended 3-3 in regulation time at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in China. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia miss U18 Asia Cup final after penalty shootout heartbreak
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's junior hockey team will have to settle for a shot at bronze at the Under-18 Asia Cup after a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Pakistan at the Dazhou Hockey Stadium in China on Friday. Malaysia were edged 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw in regulation time. Sufian Mohd's boys will now face Bangladesh, who lost 6-4 to Japan in the other semi-final, in the third-place playoff on Sunday. In regulation time, Safwan Salihe was Malaysia's hero, converting three penalty corners in the 10th, 18th, and 28th minutes. Pakistan replied through Abdullah Awan (5th) and Hassan Shahbaz (9th, 40th). The shootout saw Pakistan convert through Muhammad Shaheer, Latif Zubair, Abdullah Awan and Ali Hamza, while Malaysia's scorers were Aferullsyah Ahmad Azuan Syahril, Rahuul Fazrien Nazrien, and Harieq Hadief Fariq. Coach Sufian said his team were unlucky. "Overall, I'm satisfied with my players' performance and commitment. We were 2-0 down, but Safwan did brilliantly to give us a 3-2 lead," he said. "Unfortunately, Pakistan equalised and edged us on penalties. My players are gutted, but they gave everything in what I feel was our best performance in the tournament.
