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SEA Games: National sepak takraw team on track for silver

National sepak takraw player Muhammad Redwan Hakim (right) in action during the Sea Games match against Cambodia at the Hoang Mai Sports Complex in Hanoi May 14, 2022. — Bernama pic

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HANOI, May 14 — After losing to arch-rival Thailand, the national men’s sepak takraw squad bounced back with a 3-0 mauling of Cambodia in the second round robin match for the team regu event in the 31st SEA Games at Hoang Mai Sports Centre here today.

As expected, the squad under Abdul Talib Ahmad easily garnered its first win with the first regu comprising Muhammad Zarif Merican Ibrahim Merican, Muhammad Afifuddin Razali and Aidil Aiman Azwawi to deliver the first point in 21-6, 21-10.

The winning rhythm continued when Muhammad Faisal Fuad, Muhammad Noraizat Nordin and Norfaizzul Abd Razak collected the second point after trouncing Chanthea Di, Hapchhun Nom and Sovoutha Houth 21-2, 21-6.

The winning point for Malaysia came from the third regu of Muhammad Haziq Hairul Nizam, Muhammad Asyraf Abdul Hadi and Muhammad Eqbal Shamsudin who defeated the Cambodian regu 21-5, 21-9, thus putting the national team back on track for a silver medal.

Abdul Talib said the victory is important to give the best motivation to the national team when they meet Vietnam in their last match tomorrow.

A win over Vietnam tomorrow would ensure a silver is in the pocket for Malaysia as Thailand are expected to run roughshod over Cambodia in another match.

“In today’s match, I reminded the players to find the match momentum and sharpen their attacks especially after meeting the Thais.

“For the Vietnam encounter, the three regus need to keep up their mental focus,” he told Bernama when met here.

Yesterday, Malaysia opened their campaign in the round robin on the wrong footing after suffering a 0-3 defeat to Thailand at the same venue.

In this regard, Thailand, the defending champions crushed Vietnam 3-0 in another match here. — Bernama

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