Asia Cup Super 4s: India Thrash Malaysia
Follow Us
After a shaky start to their Asia Cup Super 4s campaign, the Indian Hockey team got back in the groove. The Malaysian hockey team were the unfortunate victims of a rejuvenated India, today. At the end of 4 quarters, India won the match 6-2. They really needed the win to have any hope of qualifying for the final and they did just that. So lets see how India managed to snatch victory.
Asia Cup Super 4s – India vs Malaysia
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
1st Quarter
Malaysia went straight into attack mode and were inside the circle early. India won their first penalty corner of the match, but predictably they failed to convert it. From that point onwards, India began to shake of the ghosts of the South Korea match and dominate. It wasn’t long before India banged in a goal, courtesy Akashdeep. Malaysia nearly pulled one back but they missed the goal. As the 1st quarter ended, India was leading 1-0.
2nd Quarter
This time, it was Malaysia’s turn to have a few attempts at goal go just shy. Soon it became clear that the penalty bug had bitten Malaysia too. More penalty corners were awarded and many missed. Until Harmanpreet Singh got the monkey off everyone’s backs by scoring from a penalty corner. SV Sunil picked up a green card and was sent off the pitch for 2 minutes. The Indian goalie saved Malaysia’s next penalty corner. A minute later, SK Uthappa gift-wrapped another shot into the Malaysian net. As the 2nd quarter ended, India lead 3-0.
Trending
“Ricky Starks and”: Triple H Reportedly Set to Sign Three Top AEW Talents From Tony Khan Following Dynasty
April 23, 2024 06:29 AM EDT
Despite Trading Zach Wilson, Sean Payton Rumored to “Throw Away” Broncos’ 2024 to Secure Shedeur Sanders as Russell Wilson’s Replacement
April 23, 2024 05:14 AM EDT
‘RIP’ – Heartbroken Brother of John McEnroe Mourns ESPN Legend’s Tragic Death Who Last Tweeted About Coco Gauff
April 21, 2024 02:43 PM EDT
After Confirming Patriots Interest, JJ McCarthy Reveals Tom Brady Was Speaking to Him Throughout National Championship Winning Season
April 24, 2024 07:04 PM EDT
Travis Kelce’s Mom Donna Joins $400M Rich Businesswoman for ‘Over 50 & Fabulous’ Venture
April 24, 2024 12:56 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
3rd Quarter
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The Indian assault showed no signs of letting up as Gurjant Singh added in a 4th goal. Malaysia lost an opportunity to get a penalty corner and a referral. SV Sunil then decided that he wanted to get on the scoreboard, 5-0. Despite more penalty corners, the Indian defensive wall remained unbreached and no real danger to the goalkeeper. The only real attempt during the quarter trickled wide. As the quarter drew to a close, the score read 5-0.
4th Quarter
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Malaysia came out guns blazing and in the 50th minute, their efforts paid off as Razie Rahim scored. The Malaysians won 2 more penalty corners but Akash Chikte was ready. In the 55th minute, there was a minor scuffle. A Malaysian hockey stick clipped an Indian stick and the latter bonked Chinglesana on the head. No harm was done and the only thing boiling out on the pitch was blood. Malaysia inched closer with a goal from Ramadan Rosli to make the score 5-2. Sardar Singh hammered in the final nail in the coffin with a 6th goal. India won with a final score of 6-2 and that’s all she wrote.