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Kim Pan Gon’s men continued the onslaught, with striker Darren Lok coming close in the 15th minute, but winger Mohamad Faisal Halim got past the defence before beating Orazmuhammedov on a one-on-one situation just a minute later.
Trailing 2-0, Altymyrat Annadurdyyev's goal in the 38th minute ignited Turkmenistan's hopes after the striker’s previous attempts were denied by national goalkeeper Farizal Marlias.
Malaysia extended their lead just before the break with the third goal coming from defender Corbin Ong, who made a solo run before firing a shot past Orazmuhammedov.
Both sides had some great chances in the second half, but no goals were added to the game before referee Omar Mubarak Mazaroua Al Yaqoubi of Oman blew the final whistle. Mohd Faisal was named man of the match.
Turkmenistan is currently ranked 134th in the world while Malaysia is 154th.
With the win tonight, Malaysia top Group E with three points, while Bahrain, who notched a 2-0 victory over Bangladesh earlier, are in second place. - BERNAMA
