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Out of my way: Malaysia’s Akhimullah Anuar Esook (right) vying for the ball with a South Korean player. — HockeyIndia/Adimazes Below: Youngster Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin.

PETALING JAYA: Youngster Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin is growing in confidence and his opening goal against South Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy was another sign of his progress.

The 21-year-old striker played his part as Malaysia continued their winning ways with a 3-1 victory over South Korea at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Punjab, India, yesterday.

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