Zaimi had too much to shoulder, says Sarjit


National hockey goalkeepers Mohd Hazrul Faiz Ahmad Sobri (left) and Mohd Hafizuddin Othman (right).

PETALING JAYA: Hafizuddin Othman is Malaysia’s top hockey goalkeeper. Yet, Zaimi Mat Deris was the first choice goalkeeper throughout the Nations Cup in Poland form May 31-June 9 as Malaysia let in 17 goals in just five matches, finishing seventh out of nine teams.

So, why was Hafizuddin not fielded?

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