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Malaysia U-23 national team
beat Laos in the group phase match
SEA Games 2025
at Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Saturday (6/12).
Malaysia played its first match in the 2025 SEA Games football sport, while Laos played its second match after losing 1-2 to Vietnam on Wednesday (3/12).
Haikal Danish failed to maximize the opportunity in the penalty box in the third minute.The ball that Haikal kicked hit his own partner, Danish Hakimi.
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Only one minute later Laos scored a goal.A counter attack directly penetrated the heart of Malaysia’s defense.Bounphaeng Xaysombath, who emerged from midfield, maximized Phoutthavong Sangvilay’s cutback pass from the right side of the Harimau Muda defense.
Malaysia immediately tried to respond through open play and set pieces.The Laos defense line worked neatly and tightly to meet the opponent’s attacks.
Malaysia’s dominance was meaningless because Laos’ solid defense could suppress various individual and team movements.
After repeatedly failing to score, Malaysia then equalized in the 33rd minute.Bounphaeng’s mistake in anticipating a crossing into the penalty box gave Haikal Danish space in front of the Laos goal.With a simple kick Danish scored a goal.
The start of the second half of the match did not change like the first half.Malaysia dominated possession of the ball and continued to try to push into the box 16 area.
Meanwhile, Laos occasionally presents a threat.One that was quite dangerous came through a speculative shot by Chantavixay Khounthoumphone in the 50th minute.Goalkeeper Zulhilmi Sharani was still able to make a save.
After this opportunity, Laos then aggressively attacked.Interceptions in midfield were the start of Laos’ attack, but their efforts stalled in the final third area.
Entering the 60th minute, Malaysia turned ahead.Alif Ahmad’s flat cross failed to be anticipated properly by goalkeepers Kop Lokphathip and Vongsakda Chanthaleuxay.Haqimi Azim took advantage of this situation.
Only two minutes later Malaysia added a goal.Danish Hakimi’s crossing was put to good use by Moses Raj.The score was 3-1.
Laos had to play with 10 men after Phetdavanh Somsanith received a second yellow card in the 84th minute.
Malaysia scored the ball again in the final minute of normal time.Abu Khalil listed his name on the scoreboard maximizing quick attacks.Goalkeeper Kop Lokphathip had blocked Rohisham Haiqal’s attempt.Khalil didn’t waste the rebound.
Malaysia secured three points in the first match at the 2025 SEA Games while opening up the opportunity to advance to the semifinals.Meanwhile, Laos has certainly failed to reach the semifinals after losing twice.
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