Faizal comes to Malaysia’s rescue with late equaliser


Flying in: Shahril Saabah challenging New Zealand’s David Brydon in the second Test at the Tun Razak Stadium yesterday. — M. AZHAR ARIF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Forward Faizal Saari scored a late goal to salvage a 3-3 draw for Malaysia in the second hockey Test against New Zealand.

With Malaysia heading for a defeat, the 26-year-old converted a penalty corner in the 59th minute to snatch the equaliser.

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