Malaysia come from behind to beat Chile for first W-Cup win in 21 years


Gotta stop him: Marhan Jalil (right) attempting to block a shot from a Chilean player during their Group C match. — FIH/World Sport

FINALLY, a win in the World Cup after 21 years, but what a great escape it was for the Speedy Tigers.

The hockey team, led by coach A. Arulselvaraj picked up their first three points with a 3-2 win over Chile in their second Group C encounter at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela yesterday. They had lost 0-4 to Holland in the opening match on Friday.

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