Malaysia capture the Pestabola Merdeka crown by beating Myanmar 3-1

Safee Sali Celebrating his Goal!!!

The Crowd Cheering

Congratulation to Malaysia U-23 Team after winning the Merdeka Cup at Shah Alam Stadium last night. The team was magnificent along the tournament inviting thousands of Malaysia's football fan to the final.

besonline.rtm.net.my Posted by: azlan on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 12:50 AM
	Shah Alam- Malaysia edged defending champion Myanmar 3-1 in the final of the 39th edition of the Pestabola Merdeka at the Shah Alam Stadium last night. Malaysia took the lead through Zaquan Aidil Adha powerful strike in the 13th minutes to make 1-0 until the first half whistle. Malaysia grabbed the second goal from an own goal from a Myanmar defender after failing to put away Safee Sali swinging cross. Malaysia third goal came through Safee Sali when his magnificent run managed to beat two Myanmar defenders before unleashed a powerful right foot strike to put Malaysia three up. Myanmar managed to pulled o­ne goal back in the 73rd minutes but its too late to prevent Malaysia to claim their Merdeka trophy after 14 years of waiting. The match was carried live at RTM 1 and nearly 60,000 spectators watch the thrilling final.