ASEAN UNDER-19 C’SHIP: MALAYSIA ROAR THROWS THROUGH IN SURABAYA WITH 5-0 OVERCOMING SINGAPORE

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) — The national under-19 team continued their excellent run by beating Singapore 5-0 today in the second match of Group C of the 2024 ASEAN Under-19 Championship in Surabaya, Indonesia.

The match at the Gelora 10 November Stadium opened for Malaysia, who took to the field as reigning champions, with a goal from Muhamad Ridzwan Rosli in the seventh minute, followed by another from Muhammad Naim Zainuddin five minutes later, while G. Pavithran added to Singapore’s woes in the first minute of injury time.

When the second half resumed, coach Juan Torres Garrido’s boys scored twice more through Muhamad Faris Danish Mohd Asrul in the 73rd minute and Izzat Muhammad Syahir completed the victory for the national team in the 82nd minute.

Malaysia, who started the season in fine form with an 11-0 win over Brunei last Friday, will play Thailand at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium on Thursday to determine the group winner.

Earlier, Thailand defeated Brunei 6-0.

Despite sharing six points with Thailand, Malaysia currently lead Group C on goal difference, while Singapore and Brunei are third and fourth respectively without points.

According to the tournament format, the group champion and one of the best runners-up teams qualify for the semi-finals.

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