India Vs Malaysia Hockey Highlights, Sultan Of Johor Cup 2025: IND Win 2-1 Against MAS To Set Up Final Against AUS

Good afternoon! We’re back with another live blog, it’s India vs Malaysia in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025. Stay tuned for all the live updates and action from Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.

Rain delay in Malaysia! The Indian players are forced to hang tight as the skies open up, with lightning flashing in the background. This important clash will have to wait a little longer before the action kicks off.

So, rain is not going to stop us from keeping you updated! India are sitting second with 7 points from 4 games, and today’s match is a nail-biter, they need a win to secure their spot in the final against Australia. The skies might be pouring, but the excitement is building.

Fans are on the edge of their seats, players are stretching and getting ready, and we’re all waiting for that first whistle to kick off the action.

Players are warming up on the hockey pitch at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, and it looks like the match could get underway any minute. The atmosphere is buzzing as both teams get ready to give it their all.

Players are now lining up on the hockey pitch, exchanging handshakes as the national anthems get underway, India first, followed by Malaysia.

1' And we are off! Malaysia kick things off, attacking from right to left. Scoreline remains India 0-0 Malaysia.

India are looking to catch Malaysia off guard with long passes. Score remains India 0-0 Malaysia. After the rain delay, both teams are still finding their feet, with a few mishandlings in the midfield. India are trying to play long balls to minimize the ball’s tricky movement on the wet pitch.

The scoreboard stays locked at 0-0. Both teams are still feeling out the pitch, and the battle is evenly poised. We’ll be back soon with the second quarter, so stay tuned.

So, things are starting to heat up for India! A few seconds ago, they earned a re-penalty corner. This is India’s second penalty corner of the match, and they’ll be looking to make it count. Score remains India 0-0 Malaysia.

India finally break the deadlock! Gurjot Singh pounces on a rebound after a brilliant save from the Malaysian goalkeeper, pushing the ball in to give India the crucial 1-0 lead in the second quarter. The fans are buzzing as India get on the board.

India opt for a referral and it pays off! The challenge is successful, and they’ve been awarded a penalty corner.

India go into the halftime break with a slim 1-0 lead over Malaysia, holding just enough advantage to stay on track for a spot in the final. They created plenty of opportunities, earning nine penalty corners in the first half, but could only convert one into a goal. The second half will be crucial as India look to capitalize on their chances and secure a more comfortable lead.

A slick run down the pitch ended in disappointment as Malaysia’s shot on goal was weak, making it an easy save for the Indian goalkeeper.

Malaysia strike back! Naaveenesh Panicker finds a crucial equaliser in the dying moments of the third quarter, capitalising on a defensive lapse from India to slot the ball into the goal.

India regain the lead! Roshan Kujur slots in a deflected goal on the far side to make it 2-1 against Malaysia. Another penalty corner rebound sees Saurabh Kushwaha unmarked in front of the goalkeeper, and his shot finds Roshan Kujur, who has a simple tap-in to put India back on top.

Malaysia wins a late penalty corner, but India’s defence holds firm. Score remains India 2-1 Malaysia. The hosts piled on the pressure, earning two penalty corners, but India stayed composed and repelled all attacks to maintain their lead.

That’s a wrap from us! We’ll be back with another live blog soon. Until then, goodbye and stay tuned.