Malaysia bag first win at Champions Challenge


Malaysian players celebrate after beating Canada 4-3 in their Champions Challenge I Group B match.

KUANTAN: Malaysia came out tops in a seven-goal thriller against Canada but still finished last in Group B of the Champions Challenge I hockey tournament at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium.

Despite winning 4-3 – their first victory in three outings – Malaysia face a Herculean task as they square up against favourites New Zealand in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

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