Sat Nov 30 10:23:25 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh’s U-21 Hockey Team Faces Malaysia in Crucial Asia Cup Match
**MUSCAT, OMAN – November 29, 2024** – Bangladesh’s under-21 men’s hockey team will face a tough challenge against Malaysia tomorrow in their third Pool B match of the Junior Asia Cup. The match, scheduled for 4:30 PM Bangladesh time at the Hockey Oman Stadium, comes after a mixed start to the tournament for Bangladesh. They opened with a 3-1 victory over Oman but suffered a heavy 0-9 defeat against Pakistan in their second game.
A win against Malaysia is crucial for Bangladesh’s hopes of progressing to the next stage. The top six teams from the ten-nation tournament will qualify for next year’s Hockey Junior World Cup. Bangladesh will conclude their group stage matches against China on December 1st. The Junior Asia Cup runs until December 4th.