India, Malaysia play 3-3 draw

New Delhi, November 17, 2012: India played 3-3 draw against the hosts Malaysia in their last league match of the 2nd Sultan of Johar Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, Malaysia today.

India took lead in the 19th minute through a brilliant effort from Akashdeep Singh who slipped the ball past Mohd Hafizuddin Othman. Gagandeep Singh converted penalty corner in the 25th minute putting 2-0 on board for India.

However, Malaysia reduced the margin in the 28^th minute scoring field goal through Mohd Noor Faeez Ibrahim. Malaysia leveled the score in the 45th minute through Firhan Ashaari.

Gurmail Singh put in good effort in the 58th minute to give India a 3-2 lead but Mohd Noor Faeez Ibrahim scored an equalizer in the 69^th minute. India, who remained unbeaten in the five matches, had already qualified for the final to be played on Sunday, November 18.

Press release