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Malaysia struggled to beat Chile 3-2 while New Zealand had to bring out their best to beat Chile 3-1.
"We next play New Zealand in our final group match to decide our cross-over opponents as well as getting valuable ranking points," said Arul.
Malaysia and New Zealand look to be of the same standard as both were hammered 4-0 by the Netherlands. And both had also edged Chile.
Previously, FIH would periodically update rankings, sometimes months after a tournament ends.
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"For Malaysia, it's very important that we keep moving upwards in the world rankings.
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Malaysia have 1,863.52 points while World No 9 New Zealand have 1,926 points.


Meanwhile, Arul said there was a miscommunication with the FIH media officials w 世界杯游戏下注app hich lead to him missing a press conference after the Chile match.
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Incidentally, Malaysia and New Zealand will meet on Jan 19 in Bhubaneswar in their final Group C match.
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A win for coach Arul Selvaraj's men will see them move higher. Currently only 62.48 points separate both teams.

Malaysian Hockey Confederation president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal had said before the World Cup started that the Speedy Tigers' mission is also to break into the world top 10 by collecting as many points as possible.
"Marhan (Jalil) and I were waiting for the media officials to call us for the press conference, but they informed us that there had been a change of plan, and only Marhan and Norsyafiq (Sumantri) will be needed.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian hockey team reclaimed their 10th spot in the world after beating Chile 3-2 in the World Cup in Rourkela, India yesterday.

South Korea occupy the No 11 spot previously occupied by Malaysia in the latest ranking list released by the Imternational Hockey Federation (FIH) after the end of matches.
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"That's why I did not attend the press conference," said Arul.
"The World Cup points are updated im 世界杯竞猜下注app mediately and that is something which is good because teams can see their progress right after a match.
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