Malaysia trounced by South Korea in U-23 Asian Cup opener

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The National Under-23 football squad suffered their first loss in their U23 Asian Cup Championship campaign when they lost 1-4 to defending champions South Korea in their opening Group C match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan last night.

The Malaysians, who were trying to redeem themselves after a disappointing finish at the recent 31st South East Asian Games, began the match defensively, absorbing attack after attack that finally led to South Korea’s first goal in the 31st minute, a header by South Korean captain Lee Sang-Min off a corner kick.

Behind 0-2, Malaysia had a resurgence and nearly scored, but team captain Muhammad Mukhairi Ajmal Mahadi’s attempt went astray after beating goalkeeper Goh Dong-Min. In their haste to chase of an equaliser, the Malaysians dropped their guard and were punished by substitute Cho Young-Wook, who slotted in two goals in the final phase of the match.

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