National hockey team all pumped up after qualifying for W-Cup

Hero of the day: Mohd Razie Abdul Rahim (centre) is hugged by team-mates after scoring the winning goal against India in the quarter-finals of the World Hockey League Semi-Finals in London on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR: It sure feels good when you defy the odds and come out smelling like roses.

Well, that’s how the Malaysian men’s hockey team are feeling right now – after their 3-2 upset over world No. 6 India in the quarter-finals of the World Hockey League Semi-Finals in London on Thursday.