2013 Merdeka Tournament Explained

Tourney Name:Merdeka Tournament
Year:2013
Other Titles:Pesta Bola Merdeka
Country:Malaysia
Dates:4–15 September
Num Teams:4
Venues:2
Cities:2
Count:2
Matches:8
Goals:17
Top Scorer: Rozaimi Abdul Rahman
(3 goals)
Player: Wan Zack Haikal
Prevseason:2008
Nextseason:2023

The 41st Merdeka Tournament were played from the 4th to 15 September 2013.[1] Malaysia Under-23 team earned a huge boost ahead of December’s Sea Games when they edged Myanmar 2-0 in the final. It was Malaysia’s 12th title in Asia’s oldest tournament (overall until this year edition), with the second title specifically for the Under-23 side, since its inception in 1957.

Teams

The participating teams are mostly Under-23 squads preparing for the 2013 SEA Games.[2] Jordan have withdrawn from Merdeka Tournament in Kuantan and the FA of Malaysia has invited Myanmar as the replacements.[3]

Stadiums

CityStadiumCapacity
KuantanDarul Makmur Stadium35,000
TemerlohTemerloh Mini Stadium3,000

Tournament

Group stage

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Final

Goalscorers

3 goals
1 goal

Team statistics

This table shows all team performance.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mstar.com.my/variasi/sukan/cerita.asp?file=/2013/3/27/mstar_sukan/20130327204751&sec=mstar_sukan Harimau Muda A Bawa Cabaran Malaysia Pada Pesta Bola Merdeka 2013
  2. http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Football/2013/08/02/Kim-Swee-hopes-to-get-full-squad-for-Merdeka-tourney.aspx Kim Swee hopes to get full squad for Merdeka tourney
  3. http://www.nst.com.my/sports/soccer/syafwan-stars-in-tigers-b-win-1.331777 Syafwan stars in Tigers B win