PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s run in the men’s Junior Asia Cup was halted in the semi-finals by Pakistan, who secured a 6-2 win in Salalah, Oman, on Wednesday (May 31).
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The match was tied 2-2 at the end of the third quarter but Pakistan turned on the power by scoring four goals in the final quarter.
Pakistan will play India, who thrashed South Korea 9-1 in the other final four clash, in a late final on Thursday (June 1).
Defender T. Perabu gave Malaysia a 1-0 lead after scoring through a penalty corner in the 21st minute but Pakistan hit back with two quick goals from Mohammad Khan (42nd) and Abdul Rehman (44th) respectively.
Danish Aiman Khairil Anuar equalised with a field goal in the 45th minute but goals from Pakistan’s Abdul Shahid (47th), Abdul Rehman (48th and 51st) and Ahmad Arbaz (58th) ended the Young Tigers’ campaign.
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Young Tigers are scheduled to meet South Korea in the third placing play-off late Thursday night.
S-FINALS
Malaysia 2 Pakistan 6; India 9 South Korea 1.
– The Star