Malaysia beat Asian champions India
The Star
MALAYSIA beat Asian Games champions India 3-2 in a thrilling Azlan Shah Cup match in Ipoh tonight, with Shahrun Nabil scoring a late winner.
Coach Tai Beng Hai's men took the lead twice only to give India back a life-line on both occasions, but Shahrun Nabil nailed the winner in the 58th minute and now, Malaysia must beat South Korea on Thursday, and Canada on Saturday for an outside shot at playing in the final.
The other Malaysian goals were scored by Faizal Saari (17th minute) and Haziq Samsul (35th).
New Zealand and Australia have maximum points after three matches, and barring upsets in the remaining two matches, the Oceania neighbours will play in the final on Sunday.
Earlier today, the Kiwis trashed Canada 5-0, while Australia easily beat South Korea 5-2 with a hat-trick from Jamie Dwyer, who helped the Aussies win their second consecutive World Cup title last year.
On Thursday, Australia and New Zealand clash and a draw will see them play in the final. Australia have India as their final opponents, while New Zealand face South Korea on Saturday.
RESULTS: Canada 0 New Zealand 5, South Korea 2 Australia 5, Malaysia 3 India 2.
Fixtures: April 9 : India v Canada (4pm), New Zealand v Australia (6pm), Malaysia v South Korea (8pm).
April 10: REST DAY.
April 11: Australia v India (4pm), South Korea v New Zealand (6pm), Malaysia v Canada (8pm).
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