Speedy Tigers' hopes of making it to World Cup fade after 7-1 mauling by England


PETALING JAYA: The national hockey team’s hopes of making it to the World Cup are dwindling after they fell 7-1 to England in the semi-finals of the Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt, on Friday (March 6).

The Speedy Tigers will now have to fight for third place against either Pakistan or Japan on Saturday (March 7) to secure a spot at the World Cup in Holland and Belgium in August.

5.5 PAYDAY OFFER: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Hockey , Speedy Tigers , World Cup , Semi-Finals

Next In Hockey

Uphill task for Terengganu in MHL title chase �
Eswaran goes from forward to rightback and gets it right
Terengganu secure first league win in style
Mvimbi’s missing that winning feeling with Terengganu
Hockey umpire Anbananthan sticks to reliable routine ahead of his second World Cup�
NHL-Ovechkin says 'we'll see' on NHL future after Capitals' season finale
Terengganu double up efforts for remaining trophies after treble setback
Rebranded Tenaga edge Terengganu to lift Charity Shield thriller
Rebranded Tenaga edge T'ganu to lift Charity Shield in nine-goal thriller
Carolan keeps Speedy Tigers on the grind

Others Also Read