IT was a double celebration for Ian Grobbelaar, who struck a brace inAustralia’s 2-1 win over India in the final of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup atJohor Hockey Stadium in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru on Saturday.Not only did Grobbelaar end Australia’s run of defeat in three previousconsecutive finals, but he also walked away with…
Great Britain continued its dominance over Pakistan by securing a 3-2victory to win the bronze medal in the 13 th Sultan of Johor Cup at the JohorHockey Stadium.Pakistan trailed by two goals barely 12 minutes into the game. KadenDraysey opened the scoring in the seventh minute via a penalty cornerconversion, and Michael Royden extended the…
Malaysia registered a 5-3 victory over New Zealand to complete theirjourney in the 13 th Sultan of Johor Cup in fifth spot at the Johor HockeyStadium in Taman Daya, Johor Bahru on Saturday.With the win the Malaysians maintained their supremacy in the 13 th editionof the SOJC having beaten them 4-2 in the round-robin stage…
DEFENDING champions Great Britain and New Zealand eked out a 2-2draw in the fifth and last round-robin clash in the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cupat the Johor Hockey Stadium, Taman Daya today.Following the draw, four-time champions Great Britain finished third in thestanding with seven points, Pakistan fourth spot (4 points), Malaysia fifth(4 points) while the…
Former champions India qualified for the final of the 2025 Sultan of JohorCup against Australia on Saturday (Oct 18) following a 2-1 victory againstthe Malaysian Young Tigers at the Johor Hockey Stadium, Taman Daya inJohor Bahru on Friday.This will be India’s eighth SOJC final since 2011. They emerged championsthree times and runner-up four times. As…
The classic encounter between Pakistan and India in the 2025 Sultan ofJohor Cup (SOJC) was more than just a battle for points — it was a symbolof sportsmanship and peace between two nations divided more than sevendecades ago.Pakistan captain Hannan emphasised that the match carried a message ofuniversal harmony, as both teams played with passion…
HEAD coach Mike Delaney expressed satisfaction with his team’sperformance after guiding New Zealand to their first victory of the Sultan ofJohor Cup (SOJC) 2025, edging Pakistan 3-2 in an intense encounter onWednesday.He reminded his players to stay grounded as they prepare to facedefending champions Great Britain on Friday — a clash he described as “atough…
The national junior squad, Young Tigers, must defeat India in their finalround robin match of the Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) 2025 on Friday if theywish to secure at least a place in the third-fourth classification playoff.Head coach Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin stressed that his players must stayvigilant and avoid being trapped by the fast-paced…
CLINICAL Australia fought back from a goal down to beat India 4-2, andstormed into the final of the 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup at the Johor HockeyStadium, Taman Daya, on Wednesday.It was India’s first defeat in the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup.Captain Rohit (22nd minute) and Arshdeep Singh (60th minute) scored forIndia while the Australians…
A dominant Great Britain overwhelmed Malaysia’s Young Tigers 4-1 in theSultan of Johor Cup at the Johor Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.The defending champions scored three first half goals and added one in thethird quarter.The tone was set early, with the Kiwis finding the back of the net in the 10 thminute through Kaden Draysey’s penalty…