Young Tigers must work harder after losing to New Zealand for 12th spot


Well-deserved: New Zealand players celebrating their win against Malaysia in the 11th-12th classification match. — Photo by FIH

KUALA LUMPUR: It’s a campaign to forget for Malaysia in the Junior Hockey World Cup.

The Young Tigers finished at the 12th spot, four places below than their previous best in Bhubaneswar, India, after losing to New Zealand in a playoff match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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