Thomas Cup: Malaysia through to quarter-finals after 5-0 win over Canada

Lee Zii Jia reacts after winning a rally in the third men's singles tie against Anthony Ginting.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia are through to the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup Finals in Aarhus, Denmark after outplaying Canada 5-0 in their Group D opener at the Ceres Arena on Tuesday (Oct 12).

Captain Lee Zii Jia (pic) put Malaysia ahead when he brought fast rising 19-year-old Brian Yang back down to earth with a comfortable 21-18, 21-13 win in 38 minutes.

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