Stephen salutes players’ character after sealing World Cup spot

On target: Fitri Saari celebrating after scoring against China in the Group A match of the World Hockey League Semi-Finals in London on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Who would have thought that Malaysia would qualify for next year’s World Cup after losing their two opening group matches in the World Hockey League Semi-Finals in London?

They lost 5-2 to world No. 1 Argentina in their first Group A match before being trounced 7-3 by England.