Malaysia’s defensive lapses proved costly in their 7-4 defeat to Ireland, with coach Brendon Carolan demanding a sharper performance against South Africa in their next Men’s Hockey World Cup classification match
Malaysia coach Brendon Carolan refuses to label the Speedy Tigers' daunting FIH Hockey World Cup draw as a "group of death", insisting facing the world's top teams is essential if they are to become a top-eight nation and qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
National team midfielder Fitri Saari says Malaysia's priority is adapting to Brendon Carolan's tactical philosophy as the Speedy Tigers fine-tune preparations for a daunting Hockey World Cup campaign in Belgium next month
Malaysia head coach Brendon Carolan has identified defence, ball retention and circle control as the key areas for improvement after the Speedy Tigers secured fifth place at the FIH Nations Cup, with the national side now turning its focus towards a crucial South African tour and the next phase of its development
