Wiser Malaysia to tread with caution against China


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia have learned their lessons and will not take China lightly in their opening Asia Cup Group B match at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, today.

The last time these two teams met – in the final of the World Hockey League Round Two in Dhaka in March – Malaysia had to come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in regulation time before going on to win 5-3 in a penalty shootout.

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