Malaysian Tigress didn’t just wake up—they went on a rampage. In a clinical display of “total hockey,” the national women’s squad dismantled Canada 6-1, proving that their debut on the 2026 Hockey World Cup Qualifying stage isn’t just a field trip.
Before today, Canada was a “bogey team” for the Tigress. Five meetings, zero wins—including a 0-3 sting just two years ago. That narrative was incinerated. This isn’t just a win; it’s the largest margin of victory Malaysia has ever recorded against the North Americans.
9′ | The Breakthrough: Khairunnisa Ayuni Mohd Sharuddin draws first blood for Malaysia with a clinical Penalty Corner (PC).
11′ | The Response: Canada’s Chloe Walton fires back quickly with a Field Goal (FG) to level the playing field.
20′ | The Lead Restored: Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar finds the back of the net with a sharp Field Goal (FG).
28′ | The Brace: Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar strikes again! A second Field Goal (FG) to put the Tigress firmly in control.
36′ | The Dominance: Zati Alyani Muhammad Zubir extends the lead with a brilliant Field Goal (FG).
39′ | The Squeeze: Nuramirah Shakirah Zulkifli converts another Penalty Corner (PC) as the Canadian defense crumbles.
46′ | The Final Blow: Fatin Shafika Mahd Sukri adds the cherry on top with a final Penalty Corner (PC) to seal the 6-1 rout.
Head coach Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim couldn’t hide his pride as his tactical blueprint was executed to perfection.
“Discipline was the name of the game today. From our tactical setup to the sheer ‘hunger’ shown by the players—this was our best performance yet. They wanted this, and they took it.”
The Tigress have officially blown Group B wide open. The math is simple now: Beat Japan, make the semis. With the momentum of a six-goal thriller behind them, the Malaysian ladies are no longer the underdogs—they are the wildcard that nobody wants to face. The clash against the Asian champions on March 6 is set to be a blockbuster.
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