South Korea lastly gained its first victory within the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup (PSAS) 2024, after defeating Canada 1-0 within the third motion of the event in Ipoh, in the present day.
The lone aim was scored by Oh Seyong via a area aim within the thirteenth minute however for the beginning of the second quarter, the match was stopped for a second attributable to heavy rain for 10 minutes.
The end result allowed Min Taeseok’s squad to seize the primary three factors after dropping the primary two video games to Japan 1-2 and being crushed by Pakistan 4-0.
For the report, the final assembly between the 2 groups was on the 2022 Cup of Nations in Potchefstroom, South Africa and the victory was in favor of South Korea 6-2.
Of the 12 conferences between the 2 groups, South Korea have gained 9 because the 1988 Seoul Olympics whereas the opposite three have led to attracts.
The match between the 2 groups was additionally balanced as every created probabilities with Canada getting three penalty corners whereas South Korea solely bought one.
SOUTH KOREA: MIN TAESEOK (COACH)
“A great win for the younger gamers on this event. Total there are nonetheless a variety of weaknesses that should be improved however that’s regular for a workforce that has simply been fashioned and is on common younger gamers.”
This workforce will get higher it simply takes time, the younger gamers want extra expertise at worldwide stage to be good. That’s what now we have to do.
MAN OF THE MATCH: OH SEYONG
“To be pretty much as good as a senior participant like Jang Jong-hyun, I and different gamers want time and extra worldwide matches”.
CANADA : PATRICK TSHUTSHANI (COACH)
“I’m not proud of the angle of the gamers for conceding an early aim and never desirous to assault looking for a aim even when there’s a probability to take action.”
True we’re a brand new workforce and nonetheless studying however what they did in the present day didn’t please me. They need to have been extra wanting to play, we bought three penalty corners however didn’t convert them.”
Pakistan needed to wait till the final minute of the match to make sure they didn’t lose factors once they got here again to tie Japan 1-1 within the third motion of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, in the present day.
The end result noticed the unbeaten report maintained by each groups within the thirtieth version of the PSAS competitors.
The primary half noticed Yoshihiro Anai’s frightened squad put fixed strain on Pakistan, with 4 penalty corners awarded to Japan within the second quarter however didn’t convert into targets.
Persevering with within the second half, Japan’s continued efforts to search out an early aim arrived within the thirty third minute via a strong push by Ken Nagayoshi who transformed a penalty nook.
Fierce motion continued to be displayed by each groups once they attacked one another after that, nevertheless, failed to comprehend any targets.
At first of the fourth quarter, Pakistan nearly bought a penalty stroke however after referring to the video, the match umpire, Ben Grant overturned his first determination.
Till, Pakistan bought a fourth penalty nook within the 58th minute which was accomplished by Rana Waheed Ashraf to make sure his workforce gained a worthwhile level.
For the report, the primary worldwide assembly between the 2 groups noticed Pakistan thrash Japan 10-0 on the Rome Olympics.
The workforce has additionally performed 28 occasions since 1960 with 13 wins in favor of Pakistan whereas eight for Japan and the remaining ending in a draw.
JAPAN: YOSUKE MATSUMURA (COACH)
“It was a really intense match and we stored placing strain on Pakistan’s protection and may have scored extra targets.
“If based mostly on the sample of the sport we must be the winner. In fact, Pakistan are a very good workforce, they’ve extremely expert gamers and so they have a penalty nook model of their very own.”
MAN OF THE MATCH: KEN NAGAYOSHI (JAPAN)
“I’ll proceed to take care of my traditional efficiency and there will likely be no accidents. In fact I’m at all times totally ready to play in opposition to Malaysia tomorrow.
PAKISTAN: ROELANT OLTMANS (COACH)
“We didn’t play like Pakistan used to play and we have been fortunate to get again into the rhythm within the third and fourth quarter and get a aim.
“Earlier than this we scored 5 targets within the first sport and 4 targets within the second motion. I additionally surprise concerning the stroke penalty we must always have gotten.
“I’m unsure what occurred and the end result didn’t go in our favor but it surely’s over and now we have to give attention to the subsequent sport.”
Malaysia gave one other dazzling efficiency because the Speedy Tigers shackled New Zealand 6-4 to have a good time a sensational victory on this thirtieth version of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh tonight.
The Speedy Tigers, who had misplaced to Pakistan 4-5, and defeated Canada 6-2, can justifiably be pleased with this efficiency. Malaysia goes third within the desk standings with six factors – three behind Pakistan and Japan.
Paris Olympics-bound New Zealand, the world No 10 and highest ranked workforce within the SAS Cup, acquired an early ‘chilly tub’ remedy from the defending champions in a high-audience turnout pool match.
They play high-riding Japan tomorrow (Wednesday) and the South Koreans on Friday.
Nationwide workforce head coach Sarjit Singh mentioned the 4 early targets helped the put New Zealand below a variety of strain within the first half.
“Nonetheless, the gamers misplaced focus within the second quarter and this allowed the Kiwis to return again sturdy and rating two targets. We might want to management the match and never put ourselves below strain after taking the lead”
“I’m completely satisfied on the manner the gamers performed this match and stored transferring on the attacking mode. Goalkeeper Hafizuddin Othman (named Man of the Match} additionally performed a terrific sport. He made two saves that modified the sport,” added Sarjit.
Shifting ahead tomorrow’s match in opposition to Japan, he added that the workforce must recuperate after enjoying a troublesome match in opposition to New Zealand within the brief time earlier than tomorrow’s match and plan their technique.
“We now have many forwards who’re enjoying properly. Faizal is in a special league and distinctive, Azrai is having his moments, whereas Azimuddin and Akhimullah will likely be higher gamers. Give them the house and room to develop. Then, there are numerous others additionally within the cart who can rating,” he mentioned.“Japan is an effective workforce and so they have proven their model of hockey. We respect them and our sport plan is to play a very good match and revel in. There is no such thing as a strain.”
Japanese head coach, Yoshihiro Anai, mentioned he’s anticipating a troublesome match in opposition to the Speedy Tigers, as they’ve sturdy fan help base and the gamers are quick.
“Malaysia is quick and skilful. We now have performed many occasions earlier than and now we’re constructing this workforce. Right this moment’s match in opposition to Pakistan was quick and difficult. And we will anticipate the identical vitality from the Malaysians,” he mentioned.
Ken Nagayoshi who scored Japan’s aim within the 1-1 draw in opposition to Pakistan, mentioned he’ll proceed to play onerous for Japan in each match, together with in opposition to Malaysia.
Tonight, having efficiently constructed their attacking technique, the Malaysians went on a goal-scoring spree and pounded 4 targets previous the Kiwis within the first quarter, a lot to the enjoyment of house followers.
Faizal Saari, Malaysia’s most sensational ahead, opened the goal-scoring acts by scoring his 142nd aim in his a hundred and seventy fifth look for the Speedy Tigers on the worldwide stage within the second minute through a area aim.
The host added three extra targets inside an area of 10 minutes. New-found goal-scoring sensation Mohamed Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal knocked within the second from a penalty nook (fifth minute).
Muhamad Azimuddin Syakir Kamaruddin, a 19-year-old pre-university pupil at Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports activities College in Johor, stored the flames burning with the third aim (sixth) whereas Azrai returned to additional punished the Black Sticks by netting his second and Malaysia’s fourth from a area aim.
Although the Speedy Tigers dominated the primary quarter, they didn’t have issues going all their very own manner. New Zealand bounced again as shortly as they went down to shut the hole at 4-2 via Jake Smith’s area aim effort (nineteenth) and Jonty Elmes’ penalty stroke within the twenty eighth minute.
The Kiwis have been additionally awarded a second penalty stroke by Pakistani umpire Yaser Khurshid within the thirty fourth minute. Jonty’s flick, nevertheless, was saved by goalkeeper Hafizuddin.
And because the clock ticked away within the fourth quarter, Muhajir Abdul Rauf gathered all his power and picked the ball following Azrai cross within the 52nd minute, and positioned it previous goalkeeper Dominic Dixon because the host shot 5-2 forward.
The Kiwis, who then resorted to energy play within the final 5 minutes, the place Scott Cosslett, scored the third aim off a penalty nook (58th) to make it 5-3.
Their energy play threat again fired when Azrai scored his third aim because the host led 6-3, earlier than Issac Houlbrooke transformed a penalty nook (58th) to shut the evening at 6-4 in favour of Speedy Tigers.
