Beat Pakistan at all cost..

MALAYSIA are just one match away from making the final of the Azlan Shah Cup, and must beat Pakistan at all cost today in Ipoh.
  With seven points after three matches, the hosts must not throw away this golden opportunity, as their last match against India would be a tougher hurdle to leap over.
  Coach Paul Revington has been in this situation in the Champions Challenge I in Argentina last December where Malaysia won four straight matches against Poland (4-0), South Korea (4-2), Canada (4-2) and South Africa (4-1) before collapsing like dominoes against South Korea (6-3) in the semi-finals.
  And that is why he has warned his charges to keep their feet firmly on the ground, and be consistent in the next two matches.
  "I am not only looking at wins in this tournament but also a consistent display in every match. We just have to remain focused and net let emotions get the better of our plans for the future," said Revington.
  The South African said the present batch of players have the ability to take on the best in the world, and the coaching staff and management are only helping them realise it.
  "Every player has his strength and weakness, and the coaching staff have been doing a great job is making them realise what they can do if they put their mind to it," said Revington.
  The Azlan Shah Cup is just the beginning of Malaysia's plans to get back into the World Cup, while the true test of their mettle will be in the two qualifiers -- the Asia Cup which Ipoh will host, and the World Series which Johor Baru will host.
   Revington knows that the Pakistanis are most dangerous when wounded, more so after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of India.
  "Pakistan are also within a shot of making the final, and I am sure they would want to redeem their pride, what better then a strong display against Malaysia."
   And that is exactly what Pakistan team manager Akhtar Rasool was thinking of when asked on his teams chances against Malaysia.
  "The hosts are playing well and are on a roll, making them  difficult opponents. But we need a win just as badly, as we still have an outside chance of playing in the final, or at least it assures us of a decent podium finish," said Akhtar.