Speedy Tigers edge Western Australia in friendly

KUALA LUMPUR: Speedy Tigers edged Western Australia 2-1 in a friendly in Perth on Wednesday.
Forward Akhimullah Anuar Esook and Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan netted for world No. 13 Malaysia at the Curtain University Hockey Stadium.
It was Speedy Tigers' first match since they finished sixth in the Asian Champions Trophy in China in September last year.
Sarjit Singh's men will play another friendly against Western Australia on Thursday, followed by matches against the Australian national team on April 28, April 29, May 1 and May 2.
Malaysia are using the matches to prepare for the Nations Cup in Bukit Jalil on June 15-21.

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