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MALAYSIA DROPS POINTS AGAINST TIMOR LESTE

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​WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: MALAYSIA 1 - TIMOR LESTE 1 Malaysia almost grab a winning start in their 2018 World Cup qualifier Asian Zone second round Group A match, but Timor Leste late equalizer stunned the crowd at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. ​ ​Joseph Kallang Tie , took a loose ball from a Timor Leste defensive mix-up inside the box. The Sarawakian, then, coolly set up Safee, who fired high into the net past helpless Timor Leste goalkeeper Ramos Maxanches. ​Timor Leste, however, were a threat with their counter-attacking game. Malaysia continued to push for a second goal and that proved to be their undoing. Three minutes into the added time, Ramon , who was left unmarked, headed in a Rodrigo Sousa free-kick to silence the home crowd. Malaysia have tough customers Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for company as well in the group. Photos by: Azley Kassim | Tigers Super Sports Not enough  FOOTBALL ??? Click HERE!

ANNA NORDQVIST WINS SHOPRITE LPGA CLASSIC

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​Anna Nordqvist used back-to-back birdies from the 16th to win the ShopRite LPGA Classic by one shot over Christel Boeljon of the Netherlands and cap a happy Swedish Mother's Day on Sunday in Galloway, New Jersey. Nordqvist came to the par-five 18th with a two-shot lead, thanks to a botched birdie putt from less than two feet by Boeljon, and won despite a bogey at the last. The Swede posted a two-under-par 69 for a 54-hole total of eight-under 205 on the Bay Course at the windy Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club just inland from Atlantic City. It was Nordqvist's fifth career LPGA victory and her third win in 15 months following victories last year at the Honda event in Thailand and in California's Kia Classic. Boeljon, seeking her first LPGA win after three wins on the European tour , finished with a 68 for a combined 206. American Morgan Pressel, who lead by one shot after the first two rounds, wobbled with a bogey at the sixth followed by a double-b

PHILIPPINES GRABS RUGBY GOLD AT SEA GAMES

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​SEA GAMES: PHILIPPINES 24 - MALAYSIA 7 The Philippines men rugby 7s team maintained their unbeaten run to claim the gold medal at the Southeast Asia ( SEA ) Games. In the final match, the Volcanoes controlled territory from the outset, holding their Malaysian opponents in their own 22-metre area in the opening minutes. They soon made them pay as Patrice Olivier scored from a turnover and then Justin Coveney broke the line and made a long, solo run to the line. ​Although Malaysia hits back in the second half with a try out wide through Zulkiflee Azmi , the Philippines shut out the match when with three minutes remaining. A missed Malaysian lineout throw gifted the Philippines space and Harry Morris took advantage of the overlap and sealed gold 24-7. Photo: MRU Follow The Match on Facebook !

LORENZO CLAIMS THIRD CONSECUTIVE VICTORY

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​Two times world champion, Jorge Lorenzo claimed his third successive win in MotoGP race after sealing a victory in Italian Grand Prix which was held at Mugello on Sunday. The Spaniard powered his Yamaha machine to win the race ahead of home pole sitter Andrea Iannone and Italian legend Valentino Rossi. Defending world champion, Marc Marquez failed to complete the race after his motorbike crashed out with six laps remaining. Valentino Rossi still leads the championship standings with 118 points and are only being separated by six points gap with Jorge Lorenzo which is currently in second. Italian Grand Prix result 1. Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)  41:39.173 2. Andrea Iannone (Ducati) +5.563s 3. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) +6.661s 4. Dani Pedrosa (Honda) +9.978s 5. Bradley Smith (Yamaha) +15.284s 6. Pol Espargaro (Yamaha) +15.665s 7. Maverick Vinales (Suzuki) +23.805s 8. Michele Pirro (Ducati) +29.152s 9. Danillo Petruci (Ducati) +32.008s 10. Yonny Hernandez (Ducati) +34.571s World

KS DBKL BEAT COBRA TO TAKE LANGKAWI 7S TITLE

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​KS DBKL won the Langkawi International Rugby 7s title after defeating Cobra 34-7 in the final match. Cobra who won the all their matches in Pool A could not deny the high scoring KS DBKL from clinching the title. KSDBKL picked 190 points throughout the tournament to win the Cup.   ​Serdang Angels claimed the Plate title by beating Sahoca Reds 24-0. While in the Bowl category, NS Wanderers edged Platinum Bulls 22-12 in the final. A total of 16 rugby teams contested in this year's Langkawi International Rugby 7s tournament including Royal Thai Air Force, Panthers Blowpipe and Kedah Blues. Follow The Match on Facebook !

MARDAN MAMAT CLAIMS FIFTH ASIAN TOUR TITLE AT BANGLADESH OPEN

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​Mardan Mamat was inspired by his wife's special message as he posted a two-under-par 69 to cruise to a two-shot victory at the US$300,000 Bashundhara Bangladesh Open on Saturday.   The 47-year-old completed a wire-to-wire win with a 14-under-par 270 total to win his fifth Asian Tour title and lift the unique trophy which was designed in the form of Bangladesh's national animal, the Royal Bengal Tiger.   Khalin Joshi of India shot a 68 to tie for second place alongside Korea's Soomin Lee, who posted a 67 at the Kurmitola Golf Club for their best result on the Asian Tour so far.      The day belonged to Mardan, who kept calm and composed in the heat. His overnight three-shot lead was reduced to one stroke after he bogeyed the fourth hole but he steadied ship with a pair of birdies from hole five before adding another birdie on the 12th hole. After poor results earlier in the year, a jubilant Mardan was delighted to turn the corner and even celebrated the win by dancing to

JDT BEAT AYEYAWADY TO REACH AFC CUP SEMIS

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​​​AFC CUP: Johor DT 5 – AYEYAWADY UNITED 0   Johor Darul Takzim confirmed their place in the AFC Cup 2015 quarter finals after successfully beat Myanmar favorite Ayeyawady United 5-0 at Larkin Stadium in Johor on Wednesday. The Southern Tigers took an early lead in the second minutes after Mohd Safiq Rahim brilliantly slot the ball into the net through a defender legs after receiving a split pass from Jorge Diaz . The home side pumped the pressure on Ayeyawady defense but failed to find the score. The first half ended with JDT lead the game 1-0. ​​​JDT started to generate the game positively and quickly doubled the lead through Luciano Figueroa shot in 47th minutes. A solo move by Jorge Diaz in 60th minutes stretched JDT lead to 3-0 score. As JDT fiercely took the game in control Ayeyawady failed to make an impact and Jorge Diaz once again plays a pivotal role in placing a fourth goal for JDT. The Argentinian found the net with a glance header in 75th minute from Safiq Rahim's