Malaysia laid bare in latest World Cup defeat


India's Akashdeep Singh celebrates after scoring a goal against Malaysia in the World Cup Group A match at The Hague on Saturday. Malaysia lost 2-3 to remain winless in the tournament after four matches. - EPA

THE HAGUE: Coach K. Dharmaraj described it best when he said “Malaysia made India look good” after his men were beaten 3-2 in a Group A match of the hockey World Cup at The Hague, Holland.

Malaysia went into the match against India on Saturday needing at least a point to meet their target of a top-10 placing.

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