KUALA LUMPUR: The Speedy Tigers have finally won their first match at the Olympic Qualifiers in Muscat, Oman.
After a disappointing group stage campaign, world No. 14 Malaysia thrashed No. 22 Chile 5-0 in a classification match.
Malaysia, who are out of the running for a Paris Olympic spot, scored through Razie Rahim (32nd minute), Ashran Hamsani (34th), Marhan Jalil (41st), Norsyafiq Sumantri (48th) and Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal (60th).
A. Arul Selvaraj's side will play Canada, who defeated China 3-1, in the fifth placing match on Sunday.
