Kamal abu azrai

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Malaysia edge past Japan with a 5-4 win in the ongoing Hero Asian Champions Trophy here in the Moqi Hockey Training Base on Thursday.

Goals by Syed Cholan (12’, 40’), Norsyafiq Sumantri (21’), Syarman Mat (47’) and Kamal Abu Azrai (48’) helped Malaysia win the match and climb up to No.4 in the points table.

Placed in the bottom of the pool table after losing 1-8 to India on Wednesday, Malaysia needed a win today to stay in contention for a semifinal spot.