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Malaysia beat Cambodia in AFF U-16 opener

KUALA LUMPUR: The national youth team kicked off their AFF Under-16 Championship on a positive note when they defeated Cambodia 3-0 in a Group C match at the Maguwoharjo Stadium in Sleman, Indonesia today.

Arami Wafiy Zakimi (sixth minute) scored the opening goal, followed by Tum Sophat's own goal in the 58th minute. Faris Danish Asrul added Malaysia's third in the 78th minute.

The team will play Myanmar, who edged Australia 3-2, on Friday.

Malaysia, who won the tournament in 2013 and 2019, will wrap up their group stage campaign against Australia on Aug 8.

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