KUALA LUMPUR: National men's hockey coach Brendon Carolan said back-to-back podium finishes show the Speedy Tigers are moving in the right direction, despite failing to reach the final of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT).
Malaysia bounced back from a semi-final loss to Japan by outplaying South Korea 5-2 to take bronze at the Balbir Singh International Hockey Stadium in Mohali, Punjab, on Wednesday.
Fitri Saari opened the scoring in the second minute before Faizal Saari doubled the lead in the 34th minute.
Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal added two more in the 45th and 50th minutes, and captain Marhan Jalil sealed the win in the 58th minute.
