Abu Kamal Azrai emerged because the hero of the match, netting the decisive objective in a contest that held extra educational significance. Each Malaysia and South Korea had already ensured their spots within the semifinals.
The opening quarter of the sport witnessed a cautious starting from each groups. Malaysia earned the primary penalty nook of the match, just for it to be expertly thwarted by the Korean goalkeeper.
After an opportunity every, there was nothing to separate the 2 groups on the finish of the primary quarter by which Malaysian skipper Marhan Jalil and Amirul Azahar have been warned with green-cards.
Within the 22nd minute, an unmarked Abu Kamal Azrai slapped the ball residence to offer the Malaysians the lead.
Malaysia stored its slender lead going into half-time.
After the change of ends, Malaysia continued to be the higher aspect by way of variety of raids into the opposition’s defensive third.
Nonetheless, the Korean defence managed to carry out until the tip of the quarter. Whereas Azahar noticed a yellow card on this quarter, Korean captain Manjae Jung noticed a inexperienced.
The ultimate quarter witnessed the Malaysians switching to a defensive mode, whereas the Koreans have been dominating with possession.
Nonetheless, the Koreans did not get previous the sturdy Malaysian defence. A brief nook was not sufficient to attract them on stage phrases, whereas a PC attraction by way of video referral was additionally rejected by the TV umpire.
Finally, it was a 1-Zero triumph for Malaysia, which has risen to the table-top forward of the India-Pakistan meet.
(With PTI Inputs)
