PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian hockey team were denied a place in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy by Japan after losing 3-5 on penalties in Punjab, India today (Nov 4).
Both teams had to go through a penalty shoot-out after failing to score in regulation play in the semi-final match.
Japan were rejoicing in the end as they hit five past the Malaysians through scorers
Kazumasa Matsumoto, Ryoma Ooka, Tanaka Tsubasa, Haruki Ochiai and Tanaka Seren.
Nik Aiman Rozemi, Shello Silverius and Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal scored for Malaysia.
Malaysia were also beaten 1-2 by Japan in their final group match on Monday.
