Malaysia Beats Dominica in U-15 Tournament Match
The Malaysia national Under-15 squad secured a 3-1 victory against Dominica during group play in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Soccer
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The Malaysia national Under-15 squad defeated Dominica 3-1 in a Group H match held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The victory marks a strong start for the team in a global tournament featuring 191 national squads divided into 24 groups.
Why it matters
This win positions Malaysia within its tournament group as the competition progresses toward the Tier A to F stages scheduled for late October. The tournament utilizes a unique eight-a-side format to showcase emerging talent on the international stage.
Aqheef Haiqal Koko opened scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Anas Suffiyan Arif in the 19th and Amirul Faris Azlan in the 39th. Dominica converted a penalty in the 28th minute during the match played in two 20-minute halves.
The players
Aqheef Haiqal Koko
He is an athlete for the Malaysia national Under-15 squad who scored the opening goal in the match.
Anas Suffiyan Arif
He is a member of the Malaysian youth team who recorded the second goal for his side.
Amirul Faris Azlan
He is a player for Malaysia who solidified the win with the team's third goal.
The details
Playing in an eight-a-side format, Malaysia established an early lead that held throughout the two 20-minute halves. The squad maintained defensive pressure despite allowing a single penalty goal to Dominica midway through the match.
Timeline
The match took place on October 24, 2026.
Malaysia is scheduled to play Syria and Ethiopia on October 25, 2026.
Malaysia faces Hungary and Mexico on October 26, 2026.
Tier A to F competitions are set for October 28 to 30, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win impacts the Group H standings, directly influencing Malaysia's path toward the upcoming Tier A to F qualification rounds. Securing points early provides a competitive advantage as the team faces consecutive matches against international rivals through the weekend.
Malaysia earns three points in the Group H table following the 3-1 victory. The short, 20-minute half format requires high-intensity play from the start to secure early leads in the group stage.
The takeaway
Maintaining momentum in a multi-team group stage requires consistent performances across back-to-back match days. Teams participating in condensed formats often prioritize depth and rotation to manage the fatigue of playing multiple games within 48 hours.
Further reading
For more information on youth competition outcomes, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sun Malaysia.
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