India vs Malaysia Merdeka Cup 2023 Highlights: IND 2-4 MAS | Refereeing howlers bite as spirited Blue Tigers bow out of Merdeka Cup

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FT: India 2-4 Malaysia

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The Indian team will be extremely happy with their display in the second half, but plenty to think about the defence as the Malaysian players had a feast going forward. The players are rightly annoyed at the referee who made howlers throughout the match, and denying the Lallianzuala Chhangte goal was the biggest one. The Blue Tigers can come back with their head held high. It is time to shrug off this match and prepare for the greater challenges in coming months.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (FT)

The full time whistle blows and Malaysia win 4-2 against India in a pulsating semi final of the Merdeka Tournament 2023. The Blue Tigers succumbed to a first half onslaught from the home team, but came back extremely well in the second half. They were unfortunate of not being given a goal, and were also denied a clear penalty shout. But in the end, it is as it is as the home team now advances to the final and will play Tajikistan.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (90+4')

Endrick Dos Santos does some crafty work and then a zipped cross is just defended by India. That would have been a fairy tale finish for them.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (90+3')

Syiham Hazmi claims a cross from the left-hand side. The Malaysian keeper made a superb save off Sahal Abdul Samad and that save is proving to be crucial at the moment.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (90+1')

Another penalty shout for India and again waived away. This time Liston Colaco gets sandwiched by two Malaysia players in the box, but referee is not in the mood to listen to India's pleads.

Added Time: 5 minutes

Five minutes added at the end of 90 minutes.

Merdeka Cup 2023 Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (90')

Final minute of the match. And the Indian team is still trailing by two goals whatever time is added on. The Blue Tigers will have to throw everything and find two goals, otherwise they are out of the tournament.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (88')

Udanta Singh's cross hits a Malaysian hand at the box, but the referee doesn't point to the spot. Another clear Indian chance goes begging for refereeing howler.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (87')

Lallianzuala shows excellent strength to hold the ball and then turns to find Suresh. The latter takes a left-footed shot but it is wayward.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (86')

Malaysia have gone defensive in the last 10 minutes. They just want to see through the game and qualify for the Final. Five minutes and stoppage time for the Blue Tigers to find at least two goals and take it to penalties.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (84')

Udanta Singh has fouled Corbin-Ong and Malaysia win a free kick. Also, the pitch at the stadium is abysmal. Chunks of soil is getting uprooted.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (83')

Udanta Singh has also come on.

India vs Malaysia Live Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (82')

Sergio Aguero is found by Corbin-Ong, but Aguero's attempt is gobbled by Gurpreet.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (81')

Nikhil Poojary is Off and Nandhakumar Sekar replaces him. An attacking move from Igor Stimac.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (79')

Naorem Mahesh sends in a corner but India fail to fo anything from it. The first cross was cleared, and then Sahal Abdul Samad's ambitious effort goes off target.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (77')

India are piling the pressure but Malaysia have strengthened themselves in the defense and are looking an organized outfit.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (75')

Faisal Halim finds Sergio Aguero in the box, but the finish from Aguero is far from what former Manchester City player Aguero would have done from that position.

Yellow Card 🟨

Arif Aiman has been handed a Yellow Card for laying hands on India's Naorem Roshan. That is the first card of the match.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (74')

To be honest, India have looked excellent going forward in the second half. They have created multiple opportunities, but have taken only one of them. One hit the post, while one goal was not given despite clearly being a goal.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (73')

Sahal Abdul Samad fails to score from a glorious opportunity. The ball from Mahesh was excellent but Samad hits it straight at the keeper.

India vs Malaysia Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (72')

It is to be seen how the Blue Tigers approach in the last twenty minutes. They will have to look for goals and that will give opportunities for the home team to attack in the counter.

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Endrick Dos Santos is down with an injury and the referee has stopped the match.

India vs Malaysia Live Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (68')

Lallianzuala Chhangte smashes the bar again for India. He is distraught. That would brought the visitors right back in the game.

Sergio Aguero is On for Malaysia

Yes, you have read it right!! Sergio Aguero is the name of one of the Malaysian substitutes.

India vs Malaysia Live Score: IND 2 MAS 4 (66')

Malaysia attacked with purpose, and they have tormented the Indian Defence. Faisal Akyar and Arif have absolutely dominated the Indian defenders.

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Sunil Chhetri comes off and Liston Colaco is brought on. The Indian team will be livid with the refereeing, and that took a toll on their concentration as Malaysia scored the fourth goal.

Goal for Malaysia

Goaaal! Corbin-Ong scores for Malaysia. Excellent ball from Faisal Halim and Corbin makes a superb finish past Gurpreet.

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Conclusive evidence of the ball going over the line. How on earth that has not been given!! Beyond the Indian players on the pitch and beyond everyone.

Goal for India??

Goaaaaaaaaaaal!! India are back in level terms. Surely that ball crossed the line. And how on earth the referee hasn't given it! That is an utter disgrace, an absolute horrendous refereeing.