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FIH Hockey Men: Masterful deflection goals, a collection of world-class drag-flicking, and even a script-tearing comeback of its own, the day provided another fantastic advert for the game on Day 2 of the FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup 2025.

Following the remarkable opening day, the event delivered an enthralling four games of hockey on Monday. Both France and New Zealand won their respective matches to qualify for the semifinals.

In the first match of the day, played at the National Hockey Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Korea got the better of Wales 3-2, South Africa went down 3-4 against France, Pakistan prevailed over former Asian Games gold medallist Japan 3-2 while New Zealand defeated hosts Malaysia 4-3 to conclude the proceedings.