PETALING JAYA: Midfielder Marhan Jalil wants the Malaysian Tigers to qualify for the hockey World Cup on merit and not through India’s favour in the Asia Cup in Jakarta from May 23-June 1.
India have already qualified for the World Cup (Jan13-29) but could turn spoilers in the Asia Cup where they may eliminate Malaysia’s potential threats Japan or Pakistan in the group stage. India are in Group A with the two Asian giants and Indonesia.
