Arul: Speedy Tigers a metre too far, a second too slow

Leading by example: Skipper Marhan and his players are gaining a reputation for their fighting qualities.

PETALING JAYA: The Speedy Tigers showed that they have the quality and the winning mentality during the Asia Cup in Jakarta.

But going all the way to win a championship requires something more and this factor was the difference between Malaysia and eventual champions South Korea in the hockey final at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex on Wednesday.