Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India Returns to Winning Ways Against Malaysia, Inches Closer to Final Spot
India's men's hockey team secured a 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Asia Cup Super 4s, with captain Harmanpreet Singh earning his 250th cap during the match.
- On Thursday, September 4, at Rajgir Hockey Stadium during the Men's Asia Cup, India defeated Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4s match.
- Malaysia took the lead very early in the match when Shafiq Hassan scored in the second minute, but India quickly turned the game around by netting four goals between the 17th and 38th minutes to secure a decisive victory.
- Manpreet Singh equalised in the 17th minute, followed by Sukhjeet Singh in the 19th, Shilanand Lakra in the 24th, and Vivek Sagar Prasad sealing the win with a 38th-minute goal.
- India now leads the Super 4s standings with four points, while China’s earlier 3-0 win over Korea keeps them in second place, and India will face China next on Saturday.
- The victory improves India's chance of reaching the final by easing pressure on the team, while Malaysia must beat Korea to remain in contention for the title.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. It was a landmark day for Captain Harmanpreet Singh as well, as he won his 250th cap for the Indian Men's Hockey Team. For the hosts, the goals came from Manpreet Singh (17'), Sukhjeet Singh (19'), Shilanand Lakra (24'), and Vivek Sagar Prasad (38'). Meanwhile, Shafiq Hassan (2') found the back of the net for Malaysia, as per a Hockey India press release. Sports News | Men's Asia Cup: Clinic…
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