KUALA LUMPUR: Hockey fans will have the opportunity to watch cross-over match of the 2023 World Cup between Malaysia and Spain on a big screen at two locations at 6.45 pm today.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the two locations are Dataran Merdeka here and Putrajaya Corporation, Precinct 3 in Putrajaya.

"For those who are not going back to their hometowns, two big screen locations are available to watch our hockey team play.

"To support the Malaysian team, I will celebrate the first day of the Chinese New Year at Dataran Merdeka. Let's go!," she said in a Facebook post.

Yeoh also invited all Malaysians to the locations to watch the match on the big screen and support the national hockey squad.



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On Jan 19, world number nine Malaysia, under the guidance of head coach A. Arul Selvaraj, edged New Zealand 3-2 in their last Group C match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India.

It was Malaysia's second win after a similar 3-2 over Chile, thus putting the Speedy Tigers in second spot behind the Netherlands in Group C.

Malaysia have a dismal record against Spain, having beaten them just three times and drawn twice in 18 meetings.

-- BERNAMA