KUALA LUMPUR: The national men's hockey team went on a rampage in the 14-0 win over Vanuatu at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
Malaysia next play Mexico on Monday followed by Zambia on Tuesday and are expected to win by big margins as well.
Their challenge in the group stage will be against hosts Argentina on Wednesday and Poland on the following day.
Akhimullah Anuar Esook was Malaysia's toast with seven goals (fourth, sixth, eighth, 14th, 15th, 20th, 20th).
Noor Firdaus Rosdi and Muhibuddin Moharam scored two each, while Amirul Hamizan Azahar, Arif Syafie Ishak and Syarman Mat Tee netted one each.