Wales secures 15th place after shootout win over Malaysia

Wales finished 15th at the Hockey World Cup following a shootout victory against Malaysia in Wavre, Belgium, on August 28. The match ended in a 2-2 draw before Wales prevailed 2-1 in the shootout. This result aligns with Wales' 15th-place world ranking, having previously finished 11th in their World Cup debut in 2023. The team raised nearly £40,000 through crowdfunding to support their participation in the tournament. Following this event, Wales will prepare for the EuroHockey tournament in England next summer.

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