In an energetic face-off in the Women’s Hockey Competition at the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, Malaysia showcased a dominant performance against Singapore, ending the game with an emphatic 8-1 victory.
The match, which took place in Pool A, saw Malaysia taking control from the outset. The Malaysians demonstrated their prowess and finesse around the penalty corners, securing a considerable lead in the initial quarters of the game.
The first goal came early for Malaysia, with SAIUTI Norfaiezah nailing a penalty corner at the 9th minute, setting the pace for what turned out to be a one-sided affair. MOHD Siti doubled the lead six minutes later with another successful penalty corner. The Malaysians continued their onslaught with RASHID Nuraini and SYAFI Nurmaizatul both converting penalty corners into goals at the 29th and 31st minute respectively.
Singapore managed to momentarily halt the Malaysian juggernaut when NG Sardonna scored a field goal at the 34th minute, making the scoreline 4-1. However, this was to be Singapore’s only moment of glory as Malaysia reignited their offensive machinery soon after.
AZHAR Nur extended Malaysia’s lead with a field goal at the 37th minute, which was followed by a barrage of goals from MOHD Khairunnisa, ONN Hanis, and once again ONN Hanis at the 48th, 54th, and 59th minute respectively. Notably, ONN Hanis’s remarkable efforts saw her scoring both from a field goal and a penalty corner.
The statistics reflected Malaysia’s overpowering performance with a tally of 10 penalty corners as opposed to Singapore’s 2. The final scoreline clearly illustrated Malaysia’s commanding hold over the game.
Singapore’s defense, led by their goalkeeper LIU Taylor, had a challenging time keeping up with the ceaseless attacks from the Malaysian front-line. On the other hand, Malaysia’s AB Mashitah (GK) had a relatively quiet day owing to the relentless pressure maintained by their outfield players.
The coaches and managers of both sides witnessed a game that was as much about skill and strategy as it was about the indomitable spirit. Despite the loss, Singapore’s will to fight on was evident and will be an essential takeaway as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Coach IBRAHIM Nasihin would surely be content with the team’s overall performance, displaying a right mix of offensive and defensive play which helped them secure a comfortable win in this crucial game of the tournament.
This victory sets Malaysia in good stead in the competition, showing a perfect blend of teamwork, strategy, and individual brilliance. As for Singapore, there’s a considerable amount of analysis and preparation to be done to come back stronger in the forthcoming games
