(REOPENS DEL 113)

The Malaysians started on a bright note after the change of ends and earned their second penalty corner but an alert Yogita at the Indian goal averted that threat. The Indians added salt to Malaysia's wound when an unmarked Vandana scored her second goal of the match in the 38th minute from the ensuing attack after receiving a measured pass from Anupa Barla. Thereafter, it was all about keeping ball possession for the Indians, while the Malaysians had no other option but to go for attack. But India took the match beyond Malaysia's grip when Rani Rampal scored from goal-mouth melee in the 65th minute after cashing on a miss pass. After a rest day, the Indians will next play minnows Fiji on Thursday. Malaysia, who defeated Russia 3-1 in their tournament opener, will have to get over the defeat quickly as they take on Kazakhstan in their next match the same day. Meanwhile, in earlier matches of the day in the women's competition, Russia spanked Fiji 9-0, while top-ranked Japan demolished Kazakhstan 11-0. Even though India got three points from the game, but chief coach Neil Hawgood wasn't satisfied with his wards performance today. "We got three points from the game but I am very disappointed with our performance. We didn't play well at well. We played our worst hockey in the last six months," Hawgood said after the match. "Malaysia is a good team so it was important to win against them today in the context of the tournament. There are a plenty of areas to work on ahead of the remaining matches of the tournament," he added.