Second defeat for Malaysia in Women's Hockey World League
Malaysia, who lost 0-3 to world number four team Australia in the group opening encounter on Wednesday, drew first blood as early as in the third minute when skipper Siti Noor Amarina Ruhani (pix) converted a penalty corner. - Filepic
The national women's hockey squad suffered their second straight defeat at the Women's Hockey World League Tournament at the Fallon Stadium in Brussels, losing 1-3 to Spain in a Group B match late Thursday (early Friday in Malaysia).
Malaysia, who lost 0-3 to world number four team Australia in the group opening encounter on Wednesday, drew first blood as early as in the third minute when skipper Siti Noor Amarina Ruhani converted a penalty corner.
Stung by the goal, Spain went on the attack and was duly rewarded when Carola Salvatella levelled the score via a field goal in the 28th minute. The 1-1 result remained until the end of the first half.
The eagerness of the backline players to stop Rocio Ybarra from scoring goals did not materialise. The umpire awarded a penalty stroke to Spain and Lola Riera stepped up to score in the 31st minute.
Lola sealed the first victory for Spain in the tournament by converting a penalty corner five minutes later.
Malaysia will meet host Belgium in the third group match on Saturday while Spain will take on Australia on Sunday.
-- BERNAMA
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