Last Updated: January 22, 2023, 20:05 IST
Spain now face title contenders and Pool A toppers Australia. (PTI Photo)
Spain, who had completed third in Pool D behind England and India, dominated the match with numerous circle penetration however the speedy Malaysians had been spectacular within the counter-attack
Spain beat Malaysia 4-3 in penalty shootout in an exciting crossover match to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIH Men’s World Cup after the 2 sides had been locked 2-2 in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Spain now face title contenders and Pool A toppers Australia within the last-eight stage on Tuesday.
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After the 2 sides had been goalless at half time, Faizal Saari put Malaysia forward within the thirty fifth minute however Marc Miralles (forty first) and Xavier Gispert (forty second) scored in fast succession to place Spain 2-1 up.
Shello Silverius then scored a fantastic subject aim to make the scoreline 2-2.
In the penalty shootout, it was 3-3 after the primary set of 5 gamers took their photographs. Firhan Ashari, Faizal Saari and Suhaimi Shahmie Irfan scored for Malaysia, whereas Marhan Jalil and Shello Silverius missed. Marc Miralles, Bonastre Jordi and Gispert Xavier scored for Spain whereas Alvaro Iglesias and Marc Reyne failed to attain.
As the 2 groups had been tied 3-3, sudden dying was utilized.
Spain’s Marc Miralles scored whereas Firhan Ashari missed.
Spain, who had completed third in Pool D behind England and India, dominated the match with numerous circle penetration however the speedy Malaysians had been spectacular within the counter-attack.
Spain obtained as many as eight penalty corners however wasted all of them. Malaysia earned one PC which they may not convert.
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Malaysia had been in a position to put the ball within the Spanish aim within the first minute of the fourth quarter however the aim was disallowed with the umpire ruling that the ball had touched the again stick of Faizal Saari.
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