Saturday, November 8, 2025

Australia claim Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup

Australia under-21’s struck at the death to win a first Sultan of Johor Cup in seven years.

Ian Grobbelaar, a surname best remembered for goalkeeping exploits in football, scored in the final minute from a penalty corner to edge past India 2-1. 

It was his second of the game after the Burras had opened the final in the 13th minute. Anmol Ekka had levelled for India four minutes later.

This final marked a record eighth appearance for India in the Sultan of Johor Cup final, out of 12 total appearances.

Great Britain men lost the defence of their Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia as they finished third.

GB had beaten Australia, three times beaten finalists, in the final 3-2 last year.

On Saturday, Great Britain had raced into a two-goal lead via Kaden Draysey and Michael Royden inside 12 minutes.

Pakistan hit back via rising star Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan, in the 23rd and 54th minutes.

But three minutes later, Henry Markham, who scored two against Pakistan earlier in the tournament, hit the winner to clinch bronze.

Malaysia beat New Zealand for fifth place with a 5-3 win.

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