Malaysia blows big lead against Japan, ends up with silver medal in hockey

Malaysia team celebrate after defeating Oman in Jakarta.

PETALING JAYA: The national hockey team ended up as the bridesmaid again in the Asian Games and missed the chance to book an automatic berth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 

The defeat was all the more painful because with eight minutes left the national team enjoyed a comfortable 5-2 lead.

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