Malaysia finish third in Champions Challenge

Malaysian players acknowledge the crowd's support after finishing third in the Champions Challenge I playoff match in Kuantan on Sunday.- BERNAMA

KUANTAN: Malaysia came good in the third place playoff match by beating Ireland 4-2 to finish on the podium for the first time in the Champions Challenge 1 hockey tournament.

Malaysia’s performance was nothing to shout about as they were scrappy throughout the match. Two early strikes and another two late goals gave them victory at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium on Sunday.