Malaysia storm into men's Hockey5s World Cup final

Malaysia's Kamarulzaman Kamaruddin (left) beats a Poland player in their semi-final match of the men's Hockey5s World Cup in Oman on Jan 30. - Photo courtesy of FIH

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's fine run in the men’s Hockey5s World Cup continued when they defeated Poland 4-3 to reach the final of the inaugural tournament in Muscat, Oman on Jan 30.

Arif Syafie Ishak scored from a penalty stroke in the seventh minute to give Malaysia a 1-0 lead in the semi-final clash but Poland hit back two minutes later through Damian Jarzembowski.