DAY 1: 3 DECEMBER 2017, SUNDAY

MATCH REPORT: MALAYSIA VS COOK ISLANDS 

 

The match between Malaysia and Cook Islands was the second match of Day One of the Mission Foods Nations Cup 2017. Cook Islands made their debut in the tournament with a convincing win of 69 – 35 against Malaysia. 

 

Malaysia’s Goal Attack (GA) Karishma S. Loganathan scored the first goal within seconds of the first quarter, but the tables turned when Cook Islands proceeded to score multiple goals soon after and took the lead. Leah Cherie Pue (GA) made countless successful interceptions with impressive lunges even at the first quarter, securing Cook Islands’ lead. 

 

The match continued with both teams displaying strong offense and defense strategies, but Cook Islands started to overpower Malaysia, broadening the gap between their scores and led the game in the next three quarters. 

 

“I’m on an absolute high and really proud of the girls. We went in there, knowing what our jobs were and the results just showed itself. We’re really stoked and happy with the convincing win. I think we have a lot more to offer. We’re looking forward to the rest of the tournament and the team is over the moon. We can’t wait for the next game against Hong Kong tomorrow.”

 

GS: Khairunnisa Nazri

GA: Karishma S. Loganathan (Vice-Captain)

WA: Nur Amisya Khairud Din

C: Nordiyanah Noorsabadinee

WD: Noor Haidayu Hasmira Hasbullah

GD: Noor Azilah Aziz (Captain)

GK: Nor Lailatulladhawiyah

Reserves: Aimie Shyzleen Che Suhaimi, Dayang Hafzlizawatie, Dhiya Alfina Zainuri, Nuraina Raziani, Siti Maisarah Affandi
 

GS: Alanna Matamaru Smith

GA: Leah Cherie Pue

WA: Marjorie Katrina Ngatupuna Toru

C: Alexandra Iro

WD: Ashleigh Iro (Vice-Captain)

GD: Luciana Nicholas (Captain)

GK: Eri Te Ana Moetuma Short

Reserves: Anania Pauleen Piri, Anastasia Salanoa, Daimzel Joy-Naara Teremoana Rongokea, Maine Crystal Maro, Nina-Tai Roberts