Friday 12 June 2009
Spain draw Malaysia 3:3 (2:1)
In thelast preliminary round match in Johor Bahru, Spain took on the hosts from Malaysia in an all-or-nothing battle for who was going to join Korea in the medal round.
Spain had a slight advantage, as a draw would do for them, while Malaysia had to win, and they gave the Iberians a good scare early in the game when Faizal Saari netted in the 10th minute.
The European Champions remained unimpressed however, and turned the tables with a double hit about ten minutes later. They could then hold on to the lead for a good part of the match, and even extended the lead to two goals midway through the second half, but Malaysia, to the great delight of a once more absolutely packed stadium responded with a goal five minutes later.
Malaysia even scored the equalizer in the last ten minutes of the match, but it wasn't enough: the draw sees Spain through to the medal round, while Malaysia will be playing in the 9 to 16 bracket.
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