JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- National junior hockey squad head coach Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin has acknowledged that poor finishing and failure to convert penalty corners are among the areas that need improvement ahead of Saturday's 2026 Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) final.
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Malaysia's junior hockey coach notes poor finishing and missed penalty corners as issues to address before the SOJC final.
- Coach Nor Saiful identified poor finishing and missed penalty corners as key areas for improvement.
- Malaysia scored only one goal despite multiple opportunities in the first half.
- The team aimed to avoid playing through the middle to counter Pakistan's strong defense.
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