Malaysia out to stop Japan in their track

Malaysia will be banking on Farahiyah to get the goals against Japan. - Adam Ghazali

PETALING JAYA: Coach Chiew Chun Yong wants Malaysia to stand up and be counted against Japan in Friday’s semi-finals of the inaugural AFC Women’s Futsal Championship at the Nilai Indoor Stadium.

On paper, Japan are the overwhelming favourites to reach the final. They are ranked sixth in the world and easily topped Group B, winning all their matches. They scored 14 goals and conceded only five.