Out of my way: Malaysia’s Muhammad Shahril Saabah (right) dribbling past Japan’s Tanaka Seren (centre) and Zendana Hirotaka (left) during the final at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Stadium yesterday.
IT was heartbreak all over again for the national hockey team after they missed out on the Asian Games gold medal and a ticket to the 2020 Olympic Games.
The Malaysians were beaten 3-1 in a penalty shootout by Japan after a dramatic final which ended 6-6 at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Stadium.
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