Women hit their target in Bangkok

2009/11/08

THE women's hockey team achieved their target of finishing fifth in the Seventh Asia Cup in Bangkok when they beat Kazakhstan 2-1 yesterday.

The win took them into the World Cup Qualifier, and coach Yahya Atan could not have asked for more from his charges.

Siti Rahmah was the toast of the day when she scored a brace, with the goals coming in each half.

"I am proud of my girls as they gave a sterling display in all the matches, and were only beaten by China (4-0). We drew with India (1-1), and this augurs well for the development of women's hockey in the country," said Yahya.

China and India will play in the final today. Both have earned direct entry into the World Cup.

"Overall, we fielded some young players and they held on well against more experienced sides. I believe more can be achieved with this set of players," said Yahya.

RESULTS: -- Fifth-Sixth: Malaysia 2 Kazakhstan 1; Seventh-Eighth: Hong Kong 2 Singapore 0; 10th-11th: Thailand 3 Sri Lanka 1.