Match Report
5 points for Korea Republic (2nd), 1 for Malaysia (4th): a 4-point gap. Malaysia's recent output lagged their position: 19th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. Against a league average of 1.21 goals per team per game, Korea Republic ran at 2.67 scored and 2 conceded, Malaysia at 1 and 2.67.
10 matches unbeaten backed Korea Republic's arrival, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Over the last five, Korea Republic had taken 13 of 15 points to Malaysia's 7.
Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah staged the fixture, a ground that holds 300. On the scoreboard, Korea Republic led 1-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 3-3.