Penalty corners the only blot in Speedy Tigers’ fine Korean outing


Stop right there!: Speedy Tigers’ Amirul Hamizan Azahar (second from left) trying to stop a South Korean player from advancing during their friendly match. — MHC

PETALING JAYA: South Korea have always been a tough opposition for the Malaysian hockey team in major events and playing them at their home turf is never easy.

However, the Speedy Tigers have done considerably well in their four friendly matches at the Jincheon National Training Centre where they have matched a full-strength Korean team stride for stride.

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