World Cup Qualifiers (AFC, Group D), 5th matchday, 2nd Round, 06.06.2024. Kyrgyzstan hosts Malaysia.
Group D remains highly competitive, excluding Taiwan, who have lost every match. Kyrgyzstan currently tops the group and aims to consolidate this position. Playing at home, they will undoubtedly seek revenge for their recent defeat to Malaysia (3-4), a game marked by a dramatic finale. The team's star player, Joel Kojo, scored a hat-trick in their last match against Taiwan (5-1) and is in excellent form, giving the hosts a significant chance of victory.
Malaysia sits third in the group, alternating between wins and losses. They faced Oman in their last two rounds and lost both matches (0-2, 0-2) without much resistance. Their squad lacks a standout leader, but they deserve credit for their victory over Nepal (5-1) and a draw with South Korea (3-3).
Since 2018, the teams have clashed twice. Kyrgyzstan won one encounter (1-0), and Malaysia claimed the other (4-3).
This is a prime opportunity for Kyrgyzstan to settle the score from their previous defeat and solidify their leadership in the standings. I’ll wager on a home win.
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