Malaysia open campaign with victory over Chile

Having a blast: Striker Amirul Haniff Mamat making an attempt at goal during the Group A match against Chile. — International Hockey Federation

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia were in red-hot form as they executed two brilliant set-pieces to douse Chile in the Junior Hockey World Cup.

Wallace Tan’s boys got off to a splendid start after beating the Junior Pan American champions 2-1 in their Group A encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhuba-neswar, India, yesterday.