Mon Nov 18 14:16:12 UTC 2024: ## India to Face Malaysia in Friendly Match Monday

**Hyderabad, India** – India’s national football team will take on Malaysia in a friendly match at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, November 18th, at 7:30 PM IST. This will be coach Manolo Marquez’s fourth game in charge, with his team yet to secure a victory. Previous matches saw a 0-0 draw against Mauritius, a 0-3 loss to Syria, and a 1-1 draw against Vietnam.

The match, broadcast live on Sports 18 Network and streamed on JioCinema, holds significance as India prepares for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round, drawing in March 2025. The draw for the qualifiers will be held December 9th, placing India (ranked 125th) in Pot 1 and Malaysia (ranked 133rd) in Pot 2. While a win would be a morale booster for Marquez, the focus is clearly turning towards the upcoming qualifying rounds.

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