The last day of group stage at 2022 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup second-round matches came to an end and the finalists are set, we take a look at the schedule, date, venue, predictions and the Malaysia vs South Korea final
The tournament began on May 23 and runs until June 1, 2022, at the GBK Hockey Field in Jakarta, Indonesia. Further, the tournament will culminate on 1st June with the final between Malaysia and South Korea.
Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2022 Malaysia vs South Korea Final Schedule, Date, Time, Prediction, Results, Score And Live Streaming
2022 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup Journey of Finalists, Result, Score, Final Date, Time And Fixtures
Malaysia won their final match in super 4 stage of Asia Cup Hockey tournament 5-0 over Japan at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Stadium, securing a place in the final. After a cautious start from both teams, the ‘Speedy Tigers’ team scored in the 15th minute with a field goal by Shello Silverius towards the end of the first quarter.
Malaysia dominated the game and had several chances in the second quarter, but Japanese goalie Koji Yamasaki denied them all. Aiman, Nik Muhammad In the 30th minute, Nik Rozemi extended the lead, and Muhammad Razie Abd Rahim’s penalty corner in the 35th minute made it 3-0.
A. Arul Selvaraj’s charges, full of confidence, made it 4-0 with a field goal from Muhammad Syafiq Hassan in the same minute, and Mohamad Ashran Hamsani added the frosting on the cake with the fifth goal in the 42nd minute.
Meanwhile, South Korea drew with India in their final super-four stage game to finish on five points tied with India and Malaysia. However. as a consequence of their better goal difference, Korea advanced to the finals and will face Malaysia in the summit battle.
Super 4 Results of Malaysia and South Korea
28 May 2022
16:00
Malaysia 2-2 South Korea
29 May 2022
16:00
Japan 1-3 South Korea
29 May 2022
18:30
Malaysia 3-3 India
31 May 2022
16:00
Japan 0-5 Malaysia
31 May 2022
18:30
India 4-4 South Korea
Malaysia vs South Korea Head-to-Head, Upcoming Schedule, And Prediction
Malaysia and South Korea clashed twice in the 2022 Asia Cup Hockey and both matches turned out to be goal fests. In the group stage match, Malaysia won 5-4 in a nail-biting match, however, were held to a 2-2 draw in the super 4 match.
In the final, experts are backing the undefeated Malaysian team to lift the trophy. However, South Korea will be looking to solidify their defense and stop the Malaysian attack.
Prediction: Malaysia 3-2 South Korea
Final Match
1 June 2022
18:30
Malaysia v South Korea
When And Where to Watch: Live Streaming and Telecast
Star Sports India will broadcast the competition final match in India. The games have been broadcast live on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2HD since May 23. The events will also be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar for fans.
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