![Youth Olympics: India Settles For Silver After Losing in Men's Hockey 5s]( "Youth Olympics: India Settles For Silver After Losing in Men's Hockey 5s")
India lost 2-4 to Malaysia in the final of the men's hockey 5s competition at the third Youth Olympic Games to settle for the silver medal here on Sunday
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Buenos Aires: India lost 2-4 to Malaysia in the final of the men's hockey 5s competition at the third Youth Olympic Games to settle for the silver medal here on Sunday.
Skipper Vivek Sagar Prasad's brace went in vain as Malaysia made a valiant fight back in the second half to clinch the yellow metal.
It was India which took the lead in the third minute through Vivek but their joy was short-lived as Malaysia drew parity in the fifth minute through Firodus Rosdi.
A minute later Vivek struck again as India went into the breather leading by a narrow one goal margin.
But the game completely changed in the second half as Akhimullah Anuar (14th, 19th) scored two goals while Amirul Azahar found the back of the Indian net in the 17th minute to hand Malaysia a commanding 4-2 lead.
From there on it proved to be an uphill task for India as Malaysia defended in numbers and didn't allow their opponents any inroads into their citadel.
Skipper Vivek Sagar Prasad's brace went in vain as Malaysia made a valiant fight back in the second half to clinch the yellow metal.
It was India which took the lead in the third minute through Vivek but their joy was short-lived as Malaysia drew parity in the fifth minute through Firodus Rosdi.
From there on it proved to be an uphill task for India as Malaysia defended in numbers and didn't allow their opponents any inroads into their citadel.
Hockey boys fired up to make history in Youth Olympic Games
HOCKEY
Monday, 15 Oct 2018
by aftar singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia are just one match away from creating history in the Youth Olympic Games after checking into the boys’ hockey final.
Striker Muhd Akhimullah Anuar Esook continued to work his magic by scoring a hattrick as Malaysia downed Zambia 7-4 in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Malaysia face India in the final at the Parque Polideportivo Roca Stadium. India beat hosts Argentina 3-1 in the other semi-final.
Malaysia are fired up to settle the score with India after losing to them in the Asian Youth Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok in April.
The 18-year-old Akhimullah from Kuala Terengganu, who has good dribbling skills and speed, hopes to end their campaign with agold medal.
“It’s a bonus to be in the final but we’ll go all out to create history by lifting the gold,” said Akhimullah, who also aims to be the top scorer.
Currently, Akhimullah is heading the top scorers’ chart with 20 goals in seven matches in the Games.
Akhimullah, who is pursuing pre-university course at the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) in Bandar Penawar, was joint top scorer with with India’s Vivek Prasad in the Asian qualifiers with 16 goals.
“We’ve a fighting chance to beat India. We can turn the tables on them,” said Akhimullah.
Malaysia have a solid team powered by Noor Firdaus Rosdi, Syarman Mat Tee, Muhd Muhibuddin Moharam and Amirul Hamizan Azahar to defy the odds.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/hockey/2018/10/15/hockey-boys-fired-up-to-make-history-in-youth-olympic-games/#ccMXgytbE1cRcO3v.99
HOCKEY
Monday, 15 Oct 2018
by aftar singh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia are just one match away from creating history in the Youth Olympic Games after checking into the boys’ hockey final.
Striker Muhd Akhimullah Anuar Esook continued to work his magic by scoring a hattrick as Malaysia downed Zambia 7-4 in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Malaysia face India in the final at the Parque Polideportivo Roca Stadium. India beat hosts Argentina 3-1 in the other semi-final.
Malaysia are fired up to settle the score with India after losing to them in the Asian Youth Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok in April.
The 18-year-old Akhimullah from Kuala Terengganu, who has good dribbling skills and speed, hopes to end their campaign with agold medal.
“It’s a bonus to be in the final but we’ll go all out to create history by lifting the gold,” said Akhimullah, who also aims to be the top scorer.
Currently, Akhimullah is heading the top scorers’ chart with 20 goals in seven matches in the Games.
Akhimullah, who is pursuing pre-university course at the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) in Bandar Penawar, was joint top scorer with with India’s Vivek Prasad in the Asian qualifiers with 16 goals.
“We’ve a fighting chance to beat India. We can turn the tables on them,” said Akhimullah.
Malaysia have a solid team powered by Noor Firdaus Rosdi, Syarman Mat Tee, Muhd Muhibuddin Moharam and Amirul Hamizan Azahar to defy the odds.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/hockey/2018/10/15/hockey-boys-fired-up-to-make-history-in-youth-olympic-games/#ccMXgytbE1cRcO3v.99
