KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- The national men’s junior hockey team continued their impressive run in the 2026 Junior Asia Cup campaign in Moqi, China, after defeating Bangladesh 4-2 today.
In the match at the Moqi Training Base, the Young Tigers took 21 minutes to open the scoring, with G. Dheeressh converting a penalty corner before Shelston Silverius doubled Malaysia’s advantage two minutes later.
Bangladesh then fought back to level the score, with Md Abdullah scoring from a field goal in the 24th minute before Hassan Mahadey added another in the 33rd minute.
Shafiq Ammar Fahmi Suzaini, however, put a smile on coach Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin's face after scoring two field goals in the 48th and 51st minutes to seal Malaysia’s 4-2 victory.
Yesterday, Malaysia opened the campaign by thrashing Kazakhstan 8-0.
Malaysia will face three-time champions Pakistan on Sept 8 before concluding their group campaign against hosts China on Sept 9.
Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
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