What is this, we r defeated even b4 playing? It should be 2 score as many goals as possible not otherwise. All the best to our team. Do Not Let In Too Many Goals, Says National Coach IPOH, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian national hockey squad needs to keep the score low when playing against Australia in their fifth match tomorrow in order to book a berth in the finals. And at the same time hoping that their Asian rival, South Korea did not hammer South Africa in their last match to move into the final on goal difference. To be honest, Australia are in a different class and playing them will be a great experience for the team. I hope the boys will put on a good show and try to play well. We need to make sure we do not let in too many goals so that we have another chance to play them in the final, said national coach, Muhammad Dhaarma Raj Abdullah when asked about Malaysias final match against the Aussies. They (the Australian team) are the strongest team and they were also competing at the World Cup. If we can gain one point (through a draw with Australia) it is okay, even if we get three points, it is better for the team. We just do not want to lose (in big margin), he added. At this years edition, Muhammad Dhaarma Raj took the risk of blooding seven rookies and they have shown their mettle by beating China, Canada and South Africa and a draw against South Korea. While the Australians have qualified for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after winning all four matches thus far and are now aiming for their eighth title. Playing Malaysia (on their home ground), they have a crowd that are very supportive and the stadium become very pulsating. That is really a good experience for us prior to the World Cup and we did not get much of that in Australia, said Australian coach Ric Charlesworth. The local fans without fail have filled the Azlan Shah Stadium in every match, involving Malaysia and tomorrows match will also see a mammoth turnout. We are going to have a very fast pace game and we are going to have a lot of some individual skills as the Malaysian players are fast and quick. We are working hard on that. Fans will witness a very great game of hockey, said the Australian team captain, Mark Knowles, who last played in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2006. The Australian team, also known as the Kookaburras, lifted the title seven times in 1983, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2013
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