Bangladesh suffer 6-1 defeat to Malaysia

Dhaka, 30 Oct  - Bangladesh continued their losing streak in the Asian Champions Trophy, suffering a 6-1 defeat to Malaysia in their third match at the Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, today (Friday).

Abu Kamal Azrai gave Malaysia the lead with a field goal in the 14th minute before doubling the advantage with a penalty corner in the 22nd minute.

Amirul Islam pulled one back for Bangladesh, converting a penalty corner in the 26th minute. However, Akhimullah Anuar restored Malaysia's two-goal cushion with another penalty corner in the 29th minute.

Malaysia continued their dominance in the third quarter, with Azimuddin Kamaruddin scoring from a penalty corner in the 32nd minute. Shello Silverius extended the lead to 5-1 with a field goal just a minute later.

Aiman Rozemi completed Malaysia's scoring, converting a penalty corner in the 50th minute to seal the comprehensive victory.

Bangladesh will face South Korea and China in their remaining two group matches on November 1 and 2 respectively, before playing the fifth-place classification match on November 4.

Bangladesh earlier suffered a humiliating 13-0 defeat to hosts India in their opening match before losing 1-0 to Japan in their second outing.BSS