Malaysia lose to Kiwis, Japan lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for first time


Too strong: Malaysian players go down 2-3 to New Zealand to finish fourth in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. - RONNIE CHIN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The national hockey team finished fourth in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after losing 2-3 to New Zealand on Saturday.

It was full house at the Azlan Shah Stadium as fans came in hordes to witness the Speedy Tigers fight for the bronze medal after failing to enter the final to defend their title.

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