Malaysia thump Sri Lanka in Omura

Siew Teng Ang

Malaysia - Sri Lanka 65:30

Malaysia earned the third win at the Asia Championship in Japan. They toppled Sri Lanka to improve at 3-1 record in Level II standings. Siew Teng Ang (174-87) scored 11 points to pace the winners. Sri Lanka suffered the fourth straight defeat at the tournament.
Malaysia set the tone early. They outgunned Sri Lanka 20:5 in the starting frame. Malaysia stayed in charge throughout the second frame. They established a 37:10 halftime lead. Sri Lanka slowed down their opponents in the third quarter but still could not get any closer. Malaysia entered the fourth quarter up by 30 points. Malaysia never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory at the end. Beng Fong Goh (165-G-82) accounted for 10 points, while Shin Min Yong (174-F-87) added 9 points for Malaysia. Solange Gunawijeya (91) answered with 9 points. Inoka Juwan Pedige (82) finished with 8 points in the loss.

Malaysia: Siew Teng Ang 11, Beng Fong Goh 10, Shin Min Yong 9
Sri Lanka: Solange Gunawijeya 9, Inoka Juwan Pedige 8