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Article: Malaysia beat NZ, final squad trimmed to 18
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- April 3, 2009
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New Straits Times
04-03-2009
Malaysia beat NZ, final squad trimmed to 18
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section
Memo: Hockey
MALAYSIA beat New Zealand 2-0 in a warm-up match at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh yesterday following which chief coach Tai Beng Hai trimmed the squad to the final 18.
There were no major surprises, as goalkeeper Fairul Wanasir, defender Megat Azrafiq and forwards Herwan Pami and Fekri Basaar were dropped from the final squad.
Malaysia will be up against New Zealand, Pakistan, India and Egypt in the Azlan Shah Cup on April 5-12.
Yesterday, Amin Rahim gave Malaysia the lead in the 10th minute off a penalty corner attempt, while Chua ...