Spain beat Malaysia in penalty shootout in first crossover match, face Australia in quarter-finals

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 right here on Sunday.

Spain now face title contenders and Pool A toppers Australia within the last-eight stage on Tuesday.

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 discipline purpose to make the scoreline 2-2.

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Spain edge Malaysia within the sudden deaths of the shoot-out within the crossovers to make it to the quarterfinals, the place Australia await them! #HWC2023

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In the penalty shootout, it was 3-3 after the primary set of 5 gamers took their pictures. 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 loss of life 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 plenty of 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.

Malaysia had been in a position to put the ball within the Spanish purpose within the first minute of the fourth quarter however the purpose was disallowed with the umpire ruling that the ball had touched the again stick of Faizal Saari.