PETALING JAYA: Malaysia wrapped up their Junior Hockey World Cup in 13th place after defeating Japan in the shootout in India on Tuesday (Dec 8).
The match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium had ended in a 1-1 draw, with Malaysia’s Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin scoring the first goal of the night in the 29th minute.
But Japan’s Shun Hara managed to find the equaliser in the 53rd minute.
Forced to head into the shootouts, Malaysia then stepped up, with Danish Aiman Khairul Anuar, Addy Jazmi Jamlus, and Adam Asyraf Johari scoring from the spot.
