Indian junior men's team beats Malaysia 5-2 in Sultan of Johor Cup

India will next face South Africa on Sunday

The Indian junior men's hockey team began its Sultan of Johor Cup campaign with a 5-2 thrashing of hosts Malaysia here on Saturday.

Amandeep (6'), Araijeet Singh Hundal (10'), Boby Singh Dhami (20'), Sudeep Chirmako (26'), and Sharda Nand Tiwari (56') scored for India in the match.

While Malaysia's goals were scored by Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi (13') and Muhammad Mamat (52').

India showed intent from the start, with captain Uttam Singh pressing deep inside the circle in the first minute.

Malaysia, on the other hand, maintained a strong defensive line and averted the threat. A few minutes later, Amandeep hit a reverse hit into the nets to give India the lead.

Araijeet Singh Hundal deflected the ball into the nets from a penalty corner attempt, extending India's lead to 2-0 lead.

Malaysia's Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi then pulled one back with a couple of minutes left in the first quarter.