Malaysia Suffers Heavy Defeat in 2025 Men’s Indoor Hockey World Cup
Malaysia’s men’s indoor hockey team suffered a crushing 12-4 defeat at the hands of Germany in their opening match of the 2025 Men’s Indoor Hockey World Cup Group B in Porec, Croatia.
German Dominance
Nicolas Proske and Ben Hasbach were the top scorers for Germany, each netting four goals at the Zatika Sports Centre. Paul Dosch, Alec von Schwerin, Anton Boeckel, and Max Silanoglu also chipped in with one goal each for Germany, who are coached by Jan Rabente.
Malaysian Response
Malaysia, under the guidance of coach Rodzhanizam Mat Radzi, managed to score four goals through Abdul Khaliq Hamirin (fourth and 25th minutes), Muhammad Firdaus Omar (11th), and Muhammad Najmi Farizal Jazlan (23rd).
Other Group B Match
In another Group B match, Iran defeated Argentina 5-3.
Upcoming Matches
Malaysia will face Argentina tomorrow and Iran on Thursday (Feb 6).
Coach’s Assessment
Rodzhanizam attributed Malaysia’s heavy defeat to mistakes made by his players. "Facing the Germans, even though we lost by a large margin, our players did well. However, there were a few small mistakes that allowed Germany to score. When we look at the game, it’s not that we can’t play well… Simple mistakes were made, especially in defence," he said in a video clip shared by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) today.
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Conclusion
Malaysia’s men’s indoor hockey team faces a tough road ahead in the 2025 Men’s Indoor Hockey World Cup, following their heavy defeat to Germany. The team will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches against Argentina and Iran to stand a chance of advancing to the next round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who were the top scorers for Germany in the match?
A: Nicolas Proske and Ben Hasbach each scored four goals for Germany.
Q: How many goals did Malaysia score in the match?
A: Malaysia scored four goals in the match.
Q: Who will Malaysia face in their upcoming matches?
A: Malaysia will face Argentina tomorrow and Iran on Thursday (Feb 6).