Malaysia Defeat China 2–0 in Hockey Asia Cup Clash

In the Malaysia vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Malaysia secured a 2–0 win over China in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, with goals from Akhimullah Anuar and Syed Cholan. Despite multiple penalty corners and cards, China failed to score.

The match began with both China and Malaysia displaying strong defensive setups . In the 6th minute , China earned a penalty corner but failed to convert it into a goal .

Nonetheless, Later , in the 14th minute , China once again had a penalty corner opportunity but couldn’t capitalize .

Nevertheless, Just before the quarter ended , both teams were shown green cards in the 15th minute , adding to the intensity on the field . The 1st one-quarter ended goalless with the scoreline at 0-0 .

The second quarter continued with both teams battling in midfield but failed to make any clear breakthrough . At the 29th minute , China was awarded another penalty corner , but once again , they were unable to convert .

With no goals scored , the quarter ended with the score still locked at 0-0 .

The third quarter brought plenty of action as both sides pushed hard . At the 31st minute , Malaysia earned a penalty corner but failed to capitalize .

Just a minute later , China had their own penalty corner but could not convert either . Moreover, tensions rose at the 34th minute when both teams received yellow cards — Jalil Marhan ( C ) from Malaysia and Lu Yuanlin from China .

Finally , at the 45th minute , Malaysia broke the deadlock through a penalty corner , with Syed Cholan converting to give his side the lead . The quarter ended with Malaya ahead 1-0 .

Additionally, Malaysia started the final quarter strongly . Nevertheless, in the 47th minute , Akhimullah Anuar extended their lead with a field goal to make it 2–0 . Moreover, Just a minute later , Malaysia earned a penalty but were unable to convert .

Republic of China ’ s discipline issues continued as Meng Dihao received a green card in the 50th minute of the arc , followed by another penalty corner for Malaysia at the 58th minute of the arc that went unconverted .

Nonetheless, In the closing stages , Meng Nan was shown a yellow card in the 60th minute , further hurting China ’ s momentum . The match ended with Malaysia sealing a 2–0 victory over China .

China next match will be with Korea and Malaysia next match will be with India

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