Johar Cup: India's unbeaten run continues, draw 3-3 against Malaysia

Already through to the summit clash of the second Sultan of Johar Cup hockey tournament, India ended their league campaign on an unbeaten note by playing out a 3-3 draw against hosts Malaysia at the Taman Daya Stadium on Saturday.

India took the lead in the 19th minute through a brilliant effort from Akashdeep Singh, who slipped the ball past Malaysia custodian Mohd Hafizuddin Othman.

Gagandeep Singh then converted a penalty corner in the 25th minute to put India 2-0 ahead.

Malaysia, however, reduced the margin three minutes later through a field goal from Mohd Noor Faeez Ibrahim to go into the breather trailing India 1-2.

But the hosts levelled the scores in the 45th minute through Firhan Ashaari.

Gurmail Singh's brilliant effort in the 58th minute restored India's, only to see Mohd Noor Faeez Ibrahim scoring the equaliser just a minute from the hooter.

India had already qualified for final of the tournament scheduled for tomorrow after defeating New Zealand 3-1 in their last league encounter.