Hockey

Izwan Firdaus scored two goals to propel Malaysia to a 4-2 victory over a strong Ireland side and surge to the top of Group B in men's Hockey World League Semifinals.

India beat Pakistan in the Asian Games Final, Pakistan beat India in the Champions Trophy semis. What will happen tomorrow as the archrivals meet at Hockey World League in Belgium - 1930 IST.

"It's a good start for our team, winning the first match, but we need to work on our defence structure and it has to be improved," said Lakra.

Australia were made to toil hard in their win over a spirited Malaysian side, while Korea got the better of Canada on Day 2 of the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament.

The Indian defence once again failed to hold fort and let a goal in during the final minutes as they lost after drawing the first game against Korea in the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament.

Van Ass expects his wards to give a "good start" to his stint in the 24th Azlan Shah Cup.

Jaspreet Kaur and Rani Rani scored two goals each for the home team while the remaining came from the sticks of Amandeep Kaur and Vandana Katariya.

Dabang Mumbai are set to clash with Uttar Pradesh Wizards on their home ground in the Hockey India League.

Jackson led from the front scoring a hat-trick as Ranchi Rays spanked Kalinga Lancers 4-0 in a league match of the Hockey India League.

Delhi registered their first victory of the season, following a 3-1 win over debutants Mumbai in a league match of the third edition of the Hero Hockey India League on Sunday.