Shortlived. The Malaysia team celebrate after scoring the first goal against France in the Junior World Cup semi-final match on Friday. The Malaysians went on to lose the match on penalties and will face Holland in the third placing playoff on Sunday. - events.fih.ch
NEW DELHI: Malaysia have never been lucky when it comes to fighting for third placing in the Junior World Cup.
In the 1979 edition, they met Holland and were beaten 3-1. In 1982, Pakistan defeated them in the playoff match.
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