Malaysia thump China 5-1 in Asian Champions Trophy


Najmi Farizal Jazlan (second from left) scores through a penalty corner against China in the Asian Champions Trophy on Aug 4. Malaysia won 5-1. – AHF/Hockey India

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia notched their second consecutive win in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey event when they defeated China 5-1 in Chennai on Friday (Aug 4).

China surprised by scoring first through a third-minute penalty corner by Chen Chongcong but it was the Speedy Tigers' show after that.

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