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Malaysia's Faizal Saari dribbles past two Spanish players during their FIH World Cup crossover playoff match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Malaysia lost 4-3 in a shootout after the score was tied 2-2 in regulation time.

Malaysia celebrate a stunning 3-2 victory over New Zealand at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar

Faizal Saari scored two goals, including a late winner as Malaysia beat New Zealand 3-2 in their final Pool C match at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India today.

Malaysia's Firhan Ashari dribbles past a Chilean player in their match at the Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela on Monday. Malaysia beat Chile 3-2 in their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Pool C match.

Anwar expressed confidence that the team will be able to show their best performance and pull off an upset against the higher ranked opponents. BERNAMA FILE PIX

The national squad remain calm and in high spirits as they prepare to face the Netherlands in their opening FIH World Cup match in Rourkela, India on Saturday

The national hockey team will be hoping to avoid a repeat of the 7-0 thrashing at the hands of the Netherlands when they face the same opponenents in their opening match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Rourkela, India on Saturday.