Indonesia shock Malaysia to win first indoor hockey gold


Indonesia's players celebrate after winning against Malaysia in their men's indoor hockey final match during the SEA Games in Phnom Penh. - AFP

PHNOM PENH: Favourites Malaysia collapsed in the last three minutes to fall to a stunning defeat by Indonesia in a penalty shootout at the Dinasaur Park Phnom Park on Sunday (May 7).

Malaysia were leading 3-0 by the third quarter but Indonesia, coached by former national coach K. Dharmaraj, rebounded strongly to score three goals in the fourth quarter to level the score 3-3 and force the penalty shootout.

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