Half-time: Malaysia 1 Australia 1

The Malaysian fans, numbering about 6,000, watched in awe as a
transformed Malaysian side took on the Aussies in every department, and
controlled the match with deft passes.
However, their hearts sank when Australia won their first penalty corner
in the second minute, and Christopher Ciriello made it count with a deft
push.
But the Malaysian players pushed even harder and after an impresive
run from the midfield, won their first penalty corner in the fourth minute.
Amin Rahim pushed low to Azlan Misron on his left, and the Perak-born
slapped in the equaliser.
Malaysia received another chance in the 19th minute, but this time, the
penalty corner push taken by Amin found the stick of Faizal Saari but
Australian goalkeeper Ross Meadows palmed it away.
And for the rest of the half, Malaysia had to defend a wave of Aussie
attacks, and mounted counter-attacks when presented with a an
opportunity.
And with 30 seconds on the clock, a super run from Faizal Saari ended
with him making a cross which was connected into goal by Hafifihafiz
Hanafi and there was a wild celebration from the Malaysian players, but
umpire Warren McCully blew otherwise, and poured cold water on the
attempt.