Malaysia thumped by Argentina in the Junior World Cup

Malaysia's Azmilmuizzuddin Misron (left) challenges an Argentina player in their Junior World Cup on June 6.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's chances of advancing to the quarter-finals were dented after suffering a 0-4 defeat to Argentina in their second Group A match of the Junior World Cup at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Dec 6).

Reigning champions Argentina went ahead in the 20th minute when Bautista Capurro scored a field goal.