Hero Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: India Register Dominating Win Over Malaysia
The Indian men’s hockey team registered a dominating 4-1 win over Malaysia in their second Super 4 stage match played at Rajgir Sports Complex, Rajgir on 4 th September 2025. Malaysia got off to an ideal start as Shafiq Hasan scored a brilliant field goal going past Krishna Pathak at the bottom corner in the 2 nd minute of the game. Indian team did not create any opportunities as Malaysian defense solid enough. At the end of the first quarter, Malaysia led 1-0. The second quarter began on a positive note with five penalty corners in a row. India converted from the fifth PC with save by Malaysian goalkeeper and then rebound shot by Manpreet Singh in 17 th minute to level the scores at 1-1. A good pass from Shailand Lakra and first time shot by Sukhjeet Singh in 19 th minute giving India 2-1 lead. Sukhjeet Singh was awarded 2-minute suspension. Shailand Lakra scored from brilliant pass from the edge of circle in the 24 th minute to give the home team 3-1 scoreline. At the ...