Malaysia outclassed by Iraq in U23 opener
Individual mistakes proved costly as Ong Kim Swee's Malaysia were on the wrong side of a 4-1 defeat by Iraq to open their AFC U23 campaign in China.
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Malaysia ready to upset Iraq in U23 opener
Coach Ong Kim Swee says Malaysia are capable of upsetting 2013 champions Iraq in Wednesday's AFC U23 opener in Changsu, China.
Iraq 'done Malaysia homework' at AFC U23
Iraq coach Abdul Ghani says he has respect for Malaysia as they prepare to take on the underdogs at the AFC U23 Championship in China on Wednesday.
2016 Oly Standings
| RIO 2016 OLYMPIC MEN'S SOCCER - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| Denmark U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Iraq U23 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| South Africa U23 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| RIO 2016 OLYMPIC MEN'S SOCCER - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria U23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Colombia U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Japan U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sweden U23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| RIO 2016 OLYMPIC MEN'S SOCCER - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| South Korea U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 7 |
| Germany U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 5 |
| Mexico U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Fiji U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -22 | 0 |
| RIO 2016 OLYMPIC MEN'S SOCCER - | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Honduras U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Argentina U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Algeria U23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
2016 Team LeadersMen's Olympic Tournament
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RankingsMen's Olympic Tournament
Goal Difference0Tied-11th
Goals Scored1Tied-25th
Assists1Tied-21st
Goals Conceded1Tied-1st