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The Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia storm into Sepak Takraw Asia Cup final
KUALA LUMPUR: The national sepak takraw squad lived up to expectations by securing a place in the final after defeating India 2-0 in the doubles at the 2025 Sepak Takraw Asia Cup today. Malaysia's formidable duo, Muhammad Noraizat Mohd Nordin and Aidil Aiman Azwawi, showed little difficulty in breaking the spirit of Indian players Yumnam Akash and Sorokhaibam Malemnganba Singh, clinching the first set 15-12 at Stadium Titiwangsa here. Riding on that momentum, Malaysia sealed victory in the second set with another 15-12 scoreline. The win reignites Malaysia's mission to avenge their earlier defeat to archrivals Thailand, whom they will meet again in the final tonight. The two teams met in the group stage last Saturday, where Malaysia suffered a loss. Earlier, Thailand confirmed their place in the final after edging out Indonesia, 17-16, 17-15. Left-side striker Aidil Aiman said the team is now focused on settling the score against Thailand. 'Praise be to Allah for our 2-0 victory over India just now. As for tonight, my teammates and I will definitely give our best and aim to beat them (Thailand),' he said when met after the match.
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's doubles to face India in semi-finals of Asia Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia had no trouble confirming a place in the semi-finals after defeating Taiwan 2-0 in the doubles event of the 2025 Asian Sepak Takraw Cup at Titiwangsa Stadium today. In the concluding match to determine the runner-up of Group B, Malaysia fielded Muhammad Noraizat Mohd Nordin and Aidil Aiman Azwawi, who comfortably secured a 15-11 win in the first set. The second set featured a tense contest as both teams traded points, but the re-entry of Muhammad Noraizat—who was temporarily replaced by Muhammad Redwan Hakim Muhammad—shifted the momentum back in Malaysia's favour. A powerful final serve by Muhammad Noraizat then sealed the victory at 17-15 for the national side. Malaysia, as the runners-up of Group B, are scheduled to face Group A winners India in the semi-finals tomorrow. – BERNAMA
