Hockey: Malaysia let slip three goals to draw China


Goalkeeper Mohd Hazrul Faiz Ahmad Sobri let in two late goals in Malaysia's 4-4 draw with China in the second test match in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday. - Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: China staged a magnificent fightback in the last 12 minutes, coming back from three goals down to hold Malaysia to a 4-4 draw in the second friendly at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

Malaysia, who won the first friendly 2-1 on Saturday, took the lead through Haziq Samsul in the ninth minute off a field goal in Monday’s match.

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