Malaysia thrash Iraq in women's football
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia took another big step towards continental qualification on Thursday after sweeping aside Iraq 4-0 in their Under-17 women’s Asian Cup Group E qualifier at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Under-17 women's football team thrashed Iraq 4-0 in their Asian Cup Group E qualifier at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium, advancing towards continental qualification. Japan-based coach Takayoshi Ishihara fielded star attackers Lim You and Dishanna Nagarajan Pillay, supported by Qaseh Riana Dafira Mohd Rafiuddin.
Malaysia's relentless pressing, orchestrated by captain Nur Qistina Mohd Fais, proved too much for Iraq. Aisyah Nur Iman Mohd Fuad put Malaysia ahead in the 18th minute, and Qaseh Riana doubled the lead in the 45th minute. Despite Iraq's goalkeeper Asmaa Shivan Ahmed making several crucial saves, Malaysia sealed the match in the 56th minute when Lim You scored her second goal, making it 3-0.
Substitute Aisha Lynn Faris Mohamad Faris sealed the impressive victory with her fourth goal in the 85th minute. The win left Malaysia tied atop the group with India, who also beat Syria 2-0 earlier in the day.
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