40th edition of Pestabola Merdeka
2008 Pestabola Merdeka Host country Malaysia Dates 15–25 October Teams 8 Venue(s) 3 (in 3 host cities) Champions Vietnam (1st title) Runners-up Malaysia Matches played 15 Goals scored 56 (3.73 per match) Top scorer(s) Mohd Safee Mohd Sali (5 goals)
International football competition
The 40th Merdeka Tournament was played from 15 to 25 October 2008.[ 1] The tournament was won by Vietnam , who defeated Malaysia 6-5 on penalties in the final.
Teams
* Mozambique replaced Kazakhstan following Kazakhstan’s failure to confirm participation.[ 2] Mozambique will play with their Under 20 squad.
** Sierra Leone will be sending their Under 20 squad.
*** Vietnam will be sending their Under 22 squad. [ 3]
Stadiums
* Venue for last group match change because of the poor pitch condition at the MBPJ Stadium .[ 4]
Group stages
All times local (UTC+8 )
Group A
Group B
Knockout stages
All times local (UTC+8 )
Bracket
Semi-finals
Final
Winners
2008 Merdeka Tournament winner
Vietnam 1st title
Goalscorers
5 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goals
References