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Full-time: Malaysia win 1-0

Defending champions lose to Malaysia who have now climbed to top of the six-team table. They successfully maintain their 1-0 lead through the second, third and fourth quarter. Another team in yellow shines in Chennai.

4th Quarter Live: Malaysia 6 mins away from win

Malaysia look set to defend their one goal lead, even though Korea are trying everything. But the Malaysian defense has learnt its lesson after the India drubbing.

4th Quarter Underway: One final chance for Korea

One final chance for Korea to ensure they have their fate in their own hands.

3rd Quarter Live: PC opportunity missed by Malaysia

A third PC for Malaysia in the match and they miss. Rahim goes for a powerful shot that hits on the knee of his Korean opponent.

3rd Quarter Live: Korea miss two chances

Korea have missed two opportunities to score in the crucial third quarter. Luck not on their side so far. With two minutes left in third quarter Korean captain gets a Yellow card.

MAS vs KOR: Green card for Korean Hyeseung Lee

36: Green Card for Korean Hyeseung Lee. Out for two minutes.

MAS vs KOR Live: Yellow card for Amirul Azahar

33': Yellow card for Malaysia's Amirul Azahar. Out for five minutes.

3rd Quarter Final Live: Malaysia fails to convert

Early PC opportunity for Malaysia in the third quarter but they fail to convert after another brilliant save from Kim Jaehyeon.

MAS vs KOR: Malaysia leading 1-0 at half-time

Malaysia leading Korea 1-0 at the end of half-time. Can Korea turn the tables and ensure a semi-final berth without jitters? Stay tuned.

2nd Quarter Live: Korea missed PC opportunity

A penalty corner opportunity towards the end of 2nd quarter but Korea misses the opportunity to level scores.

GOAL! Malaysia draw first blood

Kamal Azrai Abu perfectly reacts to a cross to find the net and give Malaysia a 1-0 lead in the 2nd quarter. Korean defense finally penetrated.

MAS 0-0 KOR: End of 1st quarter

Korea fails to get any PC in the first quarter. Malaysia did get a chance but could not capitalise after a brilliant save from Jaehyeon Kim. Malaysia also lost their only referral. A lot of action but no goal in first quarter.

MAS vs KOR Live: 2nd Green Card for Malaysia

Amirul Azahar also gets a Green card. Lack of discipline from Malaysia.

MAS vs KOR Live: Green card to Marhan Jalil

Green card to Malaysia captain Marhan Jalil. Suspended for 2 minutes.

MAS vs KOR Live: Malaysia aggressive

As expected, Malaysia are playing aggressively from the very beginning. They are taking this match as a dress rehearsal opportunity ahead of the semis. No complacency from them. The play restricted to one half for now.

Malaysia vs Korea Live: Starting XIs out

Here are the starting XIs for the two teams.

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Malaysia vs Korea: Both teams coming off defeat

Malaysia lost 0-5 to India, while the hosts lost 2-3 to the hosts in their last match. They will seek change in fortunes ahead of the knockouts.

MAS vs KOR Live: Revetting contest on cards

Japan's 2-1 win over China has made the equation extremely interesting. In case Malaysia win - Korea, Pakistan and Japan will be tied at five points. Goal Difference going to play a major role in the fate of these three teams.