Suhaimi Irfan Shahmie (13') gave Malaysia the lead but India fought back and eventually won the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aditya Lalage equalised the score in the 28th minute, Amandeep Lakra made it 2-1 in the 37th minute and Rohit further consolated their position in the 54th minute as India held the advantage throughout the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After this win, India sit on top of Pool B in the table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After their opening game ended in a nail-biting 3-3 draw against Pakistan, India looked to bag the elusive three points with a confident start in the first quarter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forward Angad Bir Singh led India\u2019s charge in the forward line, working in tandem with Aditya to set up goal-scoring chances. But an alert Malaysian goalie Rafaizul Mohamad kept India from taking a lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While the first 10 minutes went by goalless, it was hosts Malaysia, which broke the deadlock after a splendid goal by Suhaimi Irfan Shahmie in the 13th minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first few minutes of the second quarter saw India create chances in the circle with Angad winning two back-to-back PCs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, it went in vain as India were not successful in converting them. India won three more PCs as the quarter progressed but a resolute Malaysian defence kept India at bay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s breakthrough finally came in the 28th minute when Aditya Lalage nudged in a blazing cross from Vishnukant Singh to score the equalizer as the 1st half ended in a tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Malaysia began the third quarter aggressively and were rewarded with a PC. However, the Indian defence held firm and prevented Malaysia from scoring again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The following minute, India were quick to get a PC thanks to Skipper Uttam Singh and Gurjot's front-row combination, but Amandeep Lakra missed the shot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the 37th minute, Uttam's fine circle skills earned India another PC, and this time Lakra was on point, powering the flick past Malaysian goalie Rafaizul.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With a 2-1 lead, Uttam continued to exploit the wings, initiating a blazing run down the right wing, picking out Aditya Lalage in the centre of the circle, but the keeper was quick to rush out and swat the shot away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The fourth quarter was dominated by India. Aditya attempted to extend India's lead in the 50th minute with a shot, but Rafaizul saved it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the quarter progressed, India's attack continued, and they were rewarded when Gurjot Singh won a penalty corner with seven minutes remaining in the game, and Rohit stepped up to double India's lead as they won the game 3-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hockey-india-beat-malaysia-3-1-to-top-pool-a-in-sultan-of-johor-cup.jpg", "alt_img": "Hockey: India beat Malaysia 3-1 to top Pool A in Sultan of Johor Cup", "alt_title": "Hockey: India beat Malaysia 3-1 to top Pool A in Sultan of Johor Cup", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Hockey: India Beat Malaysia 3-1 To Top Pool A In Sultan Of Johor Cup On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Hockey: India Beat Malaysia 3-1 To Top Pool A In Sultan Of Johor Cup, Forward Angad Bir Singh: Aditya Lalage, Amandeep Lakra and Rohit scored a goal each as Indian Colts registered a stunning.", "seo_keywords": "Johor Cup, Johor Bahru, Hockey India, Aditya Lalage, Amandeep Lakra, Indian Colts, Suhaimi Irfan Shahmie, Forward Angad Bir Singh, Rafaizul Mohamad, Vishnukant Singh, Skipper Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh", "tag": "", "tagging": "Johor Cup, Johor Bahru, Hockey India, Aditya Lalage, Amandeep Lakra, Indian Colts, Suhaimi Irfan Shahmie, Forward Angad Bir Singh, Rafaizul Mohamad, Vishnukant Singh, Skipper Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "hockey-india-beat-malaysia-3-1-to-top-pool-a-in-sultan-of-johor-cup", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "603", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-10-28 22:18:03", "updated": "2023-10-28 22:18:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Johor Cup, Johor Bahru, Hockey India, Aditya Lalage, Amandeep Lakra, Indian Colts, Suhaimi Irfan Shahmie, Forward Angad Bir Singh, Rafaizul Mohamad, Vishnukant Singh, Skipper Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-10-28 22:18:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "hockey", "cnmid": "814760", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/hockey-india-beat-malaysia-3-1-to-top-pool-a-in-sultan-of-johor-cup-9912" }