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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's hockey team went on a rampage when they hammered Vanuatu 14-0 in the Third Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.
Malaysia next play Mexico on Monday followed by Zambia on Tuesday and are expected to win by big margins as well.
Their only challenge at the group stage is expected to come from hosts Argentina on Wednesday, followed by Poland the next day.
Akhimullah Anuar Esook top-scored with seven goals (4th, 6th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 20th). Noor Firdaus Rosdi and Muhibuddin Moharam scored two each, while Amirul Hamizan Azahar, Arif Syafie Ishak and Syarman Mat Tee scored one each.
By Jugjet Singh
jugjet@nst.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia failed to find their footing yet again, when they lost 6-1 to Australia in the Eighth Edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup Sunday.
The hosts had lost to India 2-1 on Saturday, and after a day's rest will play New Zealand on Tuesday.
Malaysia's solitary goal was scored by Haikal Hasrin in the 37th minute, while Australia's goals were scored by Hayden Beltz (eighth), Alec Rasmussen (26th), Damon Steffens (44th), Jake Staines (45th),
Coby Green (53rd) and Damon Steffens (54th).
In another match, Japan continued their giant killing spree when they beat silver medallist Britain 2-1.
This hard fought win came at the back of a 2-1 victory over defending champions Australia at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru on Saturday.
Japan scored two early goals and then kept the 2015 champions at bay for the rest of the game.
Kosei Kawabe (10th) and Raiki Fujishima (29th) scored for Japan whilem the Britain goal was delivered by Stuart Rushmere (30th).
India hammered New Zealand 7-1 with goals from Prabhjot Singh (sixth), Shilanand Lakra (15th, 43rd), Harmanjit Singh (21st), Mohamed Faraz (23th), Abhishek (50th) and Mandeep Mor (60th).
The Kiwi consolation was scored by Sam Hiha in the 53rd minute.
Britain coach Jon Bleby gave credit to the Japanese for their good display.
“Japan is a good team and played very well. They took their chances and made sure their defensive play was up to mark.
“I must say that we too had a good game and was in the match at the fourth quarter to get the goals. But unfortunately, we failed to finish the moves we created,” he said.
Japanese coach Hiroki Sakamoto said: "It was a good performance and we played much better than the first game (against Australia). Still, there are several areas for us to improve on. We want to keep the momentum going into the next match.
After a days rest, Japan will try and upset India.
RESULTS: Japan 2 Britain 1; India 7 New Zealand 1; Australia 6 Malaysia 1.
MONDAY: REST DAY
TUESDAY: Australia v Britain (4.05pm); India v Japan (6.05pm); New Zealand v Malaysia (8.35pm).
NOTE: All matches at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium and telecast live over RTM.
STANDINGS
P W D L F A pts
INDIA 2 2 0 0 9 2 6
JAPAN 2 2 0 0 4 2 6
AUSTRALIA 2 1 0 1 7 3 3
BRITAIN 2 1 0 1 4 4 3
MALAYSIA 2 0 0 2 2 8 0
NEW ZEALAND 2 0 0 2 3 10 0
Pic: India hammer New Zealand 7-1
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan continued their giant killing spree in the Eighth Edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup when they beat silver medallist Britain 2-1 Sunday.
This hard fought win came at the back of a 2-1 victory over defending champions Australia at the Taman Daya Stadium in Johor Baru on Saturday.
Japan scored two early goals and then kept the 2015 champions at bay for the rest of the game.
Kosei Kawabe (10th) and Raiki Fujishima (29th) scored for Japan whilem the Britain goal was delivered by Stuart Rushmere (30th).
In another match, India hammered New Zealand 7-1 with goals from Prabhjot Singh (sixth), Shilanand Lakra (15th, 43rd), Harmanjit Singh (21st), Mohamed Faraz (23th), Abhishek (50th) and Mandeep Mor (60th).
The Kiwi consolation was scored by Sam Hiha in the 53rd minute.
Britain coach Jon Bleby gave credit to the Japanese for their good display.
“Japan is a good team and played very well. They took their chances and made sure their defensive play was up to mark.
“I must say that we too had a good game and was in the match at the fourth quarter to get the goals. But unfortunately, we failed to finish the moves we created,” he said.
Japanese coach Hiroki Sakamoto said: "It was a good performance and we played much better than the first game (against Australia). Still, there are several areas for us to improve on. We want to keep the momentum going into the next match.
After a days rest, Japan will try and upset India.
RESULTS: Japan 2 Britain 1; India 7 New Zealand 1; Australia x Malaysia x.
MONDAY: REST DAY
TUESDAY: Australia v Britain (4.05pm); India v Japan (6.05pm); New Zealand v Malaysia (8.35pm).
NOTE: All matches at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium and telecast live over RTM.
STANDINGS
P W D L F A pts
INDIA 2 2 0 0 9 2 6
JAPAN 2 2 0 0 4 2 6
BRITAIN 2 1 0 1 4 3 3
MALAYSIA 1 0 0 1 1 2 0
AUSTRALIA 1 0 0 1 1 2 0
NEW ZEALAND 2 0 0 2 3 10 0
