PETALING JAYA: The national junior hockey team ended Malaysia's 15-year wait to reclaim the Sultan of Johor Cup crown after they beat Pakistan in the final on Saturday (Oct 24).
Malaysia came from behind to tie the match 2-2 in regulation time before winning 4-3 in the shootout at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.
The Young Tigers last won the tournament on home soil at its inaugural edition in 2011.
Pakistan's Waleed Rana scored first in the 19th minute and Muhammad Usman doubled their lead in the 23rd minute.
Malaysia quickly replied through Adam Asyraf Johari two minutes later after he converted a penalty corner, before G. Dheeressh equalised in the 49th minute.
In the shootout, Malaysia's goals were scored by Adam, Gagandeep Singh, Rahuul Fazrien Mohd Nazrien and Ashrafeel Iman Mohd Rizal.
Waleed scored two for Pakistan while Ali Hamza scored one goal.
Malaysia entered the final after topping the group stage as they stayed unbeaten after four matches.
Meanwhile, Japan settled for bronze after they beat Canada 5-0 in the third placing match.
