Cape Town, June 12 -- Ireland and France, the two top-ranked teams in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup men's tournament at Hartleyvale Stadium here in South Africa, were bothvictorious on the opening day, while Malaysia put their hands up as strong contenders inPool A.
Ireland started patiently before gradually but emphatically dismantling the United States team 3-0, while France were not as clinical but certainly dominant as they handed hosts South Africa a 4-2 defeat.
Malaysia produced plenty of skilful hockey as they beat Scotland 5-2, while Korea and Japan drew a thrilling game 1-1, with each team dominating a half.Slick finishing by the skilful Malaysianside ensured Scotland's debut in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup men's tournament did not go...