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Summary Asian giants Pakistan finished rock bottom in the seven-nation tournament.
New Zealand beat Argentina 1-0 in a tough and thrilling final clash in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup mens hockey tournament Sunday that bodes well for the Black Sticks in the London Olympics.It is their maiden win in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and the team will surely head to London with bigger expectations.A clinical penalty corner execution in the 18th minute by veteran Andy Hayward was enough to stop 2008 champions Argentina from regaining the cup.The tournament in the Malaysian northern city of Ipoh is an important pre-Olympic warm-up for London qualifiers Argentina, Britain, India, South Korea and Pakistan.Meanwhile in the match to decide the bronze medal, India came from a goal down to defeat Britain 3-1.South Korea finished in fifth place after defeating host Malaysia 3-2.Asian giants Pakistan finished rock bottom. Hosts Malaysia are the only team at the tournament not going to the Olympics.
