Malaysia reach Asian Champions Trophy final

Malaysian defender Najmi Farizal Jazlan (centre, No. 23) screams in delight after scoring against South Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-finals in Chennai on Aug 11. Malaysia won 6-2. - AHF-Hockey India

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia reached the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey event for the first time by knocking out defending champions South Korea 6-2 in Chennai on Friday (Aug 11).

It was Malaysia’s biggest victory over South Korea in 32 official matches.