Malaysia fall to Great Britain

KUALA LUMPUR: Coach Arul Selvaraj added fresh legs into Malaysia's international friendly triangular against Great Britain today but it was still not enough.

The British visitors easily beat Malaysia 3-1 at the National Hockey Stadium.

After seeing his men lose 3-0 to Japan on Saturday, Arul added national in juniors Akhimullah Anuar Esook, Pavandip Singh and Shello Silverius against Great Britain.

Until halftime, Malaysia and Great Britain were on level terms, 0-0.

But in the third quarter, the Brits scored two quick goals in just one minute through Rupert Shipperley (35th) and Phil Roper (36th).

The national team lost their shape and tenacity after that, leaving Adam Dixon to make it 3-0 in the 44th before Razie Rahim pulled one back with a penalty corner effort in the 55th minute.

Malaysia will play Japan again tomorrow.

Before the match started, Arul had said: "The focus point for my players in this match against Britain is the 'speed of thought' as Britain players are fast with the ball as well as footwork.

"My players need to have a 'fast mindset' to make an impact."

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