Junior World Cup :: Hakim angry with himself for lapses against the Koreans

Goalkeeper Abdul Hakim Adnan is angry with himself for not reading the South Koreans’ penalty corner variations better in Malaysia’s 0-2 defeat on Monday.

The 20-year-old Maybank employee has vowed to be more alert to help Malaysia remain in the hunt for a place in the second round.

“We knew that they have very good drag flickers. “We have studied their movements on video,” he said yesterday.

“The two goals could have been stopped. The first was a deflection and the second was a low flick that hit a defender’s leg before going in. It was just unlucky for us.

“I will not let it happen again. I will work harder to ensure that we stop the Americans and Spaniards in our remaining group matches.”

Hakim joined the national juniors in early 2006 and he wants to stamp his mark in the Junior World Cup to stake his claim for a place in the senior ranks.

“All the players have worked hard and we want to make the second round,” he said.