MHF announce the usual post-mortem

04/06/1998

MALAYSIAN Hockey Federation (MHF) deputy president Datuk Seri P. Alagendra
said they will wait for a post mortem of the national hockey squad's
performance at the World Cup before taking any decision.
"It is too early to make any judgement," said Alagendra after watching
Old La Sallians of Klang and Electrial Switchgear Automation play in the
Junior League semifinal at the Pandamaran Stadium yesterday.
"I will give those who went with the hockey squad to Utrecht one week to
compile their side of the story before making changes, if any.
Those who will help compile the report are team manager S. Kali
Kavandan, assistant coaches Yahya Atan and Steven van Huizen, and team
doctor Dr. Ramlan Aziz.
Coach Volker Knapp finished his contract with the team on May 31.
"I know the team played below par in the World Cup and everybody wants
quick answers but MHF will wait for the report."
The hockey team, who returned home yesterday, finished second from
bottom when they beat Poland 5-4 in the placing match.
In their group matches, they lost 7-2 to Pakistan, 3-1 to England, 8-0
to Australia and 3-0 to Spain. They drew 1-1 with Poland.
In the placing matches, they lost 3-1 to New Zealand and beat Poland.
Kali said they were not expected to make inroads against the world's
best.
"I can say that except against Australia, the boys played good hockey,"
said Kali.
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