KUALA LUMPUR: Mohamad Akhimullah Anuar Esook emerged as Malaysiaâs hero when he scored a field goal in the 59th minute to save the menâs hockey youth squad from losing to Scotland Under-23 in the Tour of the United Kingdom 2021 yesterday.
The 1-1 draw match results achieved by the National Menâs Special Project squad have attracted the attention of the head coach, Wallace Tan, who was impressed with his teamâs unwavering spirit in finding the last-minute equaliser in the match held at Clydesdale Hockey and Cricket Club.
âIn the match, we played well even though we were left behind 0-1. Until the last minute, the players continue to show their fighting spirit to find an equaliser.
âThis is a good lesson for our team in yesterdayâs match,â he said in a statement today.
In the match, Scotland scored the opening goal in the 10th minute through a penalty corner before Mohamad Akhimullah scored the equaliser.
The national junior squad will complete their last of eight matches in the United Kingdom and is scheduled to meet the Scotland Under-23 at 1.30 am (Malaysian time).-Bernama
