The football practice match between India and Malaysia remained draw on Tuesday. This practice match was played ahead of the AFC Challenge Cup football tournament which is scheduled in the end of month. The match was aimed to make both teams aware about ground conditions and to raise their confidence level before Challenge Cup football tournament. The match is likely to come from July 30 to August 10.  

The first half was not much impressive without any goal by players of both teams. A free kick taken by Climax Lawrence was worth mentioning.

The second half was impressive as compared to first. There was a good co-ordination between players of both sides. Baichung Bhutia’s shot gave lead to India during second half. Malaysia did its best to make goals but Indian defense strategy made it impossible. Indra Putra of Malaysia was slotted penalty during the end of second half.

The coaches of both teams Bob Houghton of India and B. Satyanathan of Malaysia expressed satisfaction over performance of respective teams.