Malaysia exacts sweet revenge by defeating Asian Games champs Japan 4-3 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia exacted sweet revenge by beating Asian Games champions Japan 4-3 to register their second win in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at the Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium in Ipoh on Sunday (March 24).

Malaysia, who lost to Japan 3-1 in the penalty shootout after both teams played to a 6-6 draw in regulation time in the final of the Asian Games in Jakarta last year August, played well to make full use of their chances. 

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