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HOCKEY: Razie stars in comeback win

IGHTING PERFORMANCE: Malaysia overturn two-goal deficit for first triumph

Razie Rahim was Malaysia’s hero yesterday.
Razie Rahim was Malaysia’s hero yesterday.

RAZIE Rahim's final minute penalty corner earned Malaysia a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Pakistan for their first victory in the Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh yesterday.

Razie sent a powerful low flick past Pakistan goalkeeper Imran Shah with 55 seconds left to play.
Pakistan had initially disputed the call by umpire Richmond Attipoe to award Malaysia a penalty corner for a foul on Faizal Saari but he stood by his decision.

It was a memorable display from Malaysia as they rallied from 2-0 down to edge their rivals, who defeated them in the final of the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games to clinch an Olympic spot.
Umar Bhutta, who captained Pakistan's Junior Asia Cup side, scored the opening goal in the fourth minute before

Shafqat Rasool's reverse stick attempt sounded the board for the second time eight minutes later.
But Amir Farid Fuzi took advantage of some poor defending to reduce the deficit in the final minute of the first half before Faizal levelled proceedings in the 48th minute.

With the victory, Malaysia have earned five points with remaining matches against New Zealand and Argentina and wins against them could earn Malaysia a spot in the final, provided the other front runners lose their games.

Argentina, meanwhile, ended India's hopes of reaching the final by recording a comprehensive 3-2 win.
Two field goals by Matias Paredes (37th minute) and Santiago Montelli (38th) gave Argentina the advantage before Gonzalo Peillat (58th) converted a penalty corner to ensure a victory for the Pan American champions.

India fought hard and reduced the margin twice through Sardar Singh (48th minute) and V R Raghunath (61st minute), but an equaliser eluded them.

In an earlier match, Britain ended New Zealand's unbeaten run by edging them 2-1.
Ashley Jackson (18th) and Matt Daly (27th) scored for Britain while the Kiwis' replied through Andy Hayward (62nd).

The Kiwis and Argentina have nine points each but the former lead the standings on goal difference.

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