Dhillon, Dhanraj, Dilip drill Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, FEB 26: Kamran Ashraf struck a last-minute goal as Pakistan inflicted a solitary-goal defeat on South Korea to become the fi...

KUALA LUMPUR, FEB 26: Kamran Ashraf struck a last-minute goal as Pakistan inflicted a solitary-goal defeat on South Korea to become the first team to retain the title in the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament on Saturday night.

Ashraf struck seconds before the long hooter at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.Asian Games champion India thrashed Malaysia 4-1 after the hosts had gone 1-0 up in the third minute.

The Indians clinched the bronze position with a brace from Baljit Singh Dhillon and a goal each from Dhanraj Pillay and Dilip Tirkey.

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The Indians dominated the match throughout and were not even affected by a one hour, 20 minutes delay caused by a thunderstorm. India was also awarded the Fair Play Trophy.

Earlier, Germany edged past New Zealand 3-2 in extra time after the two sides were locked 2-2 in regulation time to take the fifth position.

Mohammed Riaz’s pass found Pillay on top of the circle. Dodging past one defender, Pillay used his reverse hit as the ball zoomed in to put India 2-1 up.

India increased the lead off the fourth penalty corner in the 54th minute. Tirkey’s direct hit flew in off a defender’s stick to make it 2-1.

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In the 67th minute, Baljit Dhillon went into the Malaysian half and after beating a defender, made space and his first timer from the top of the circle beat the goalkeeper Nasihin.

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