Malaysia confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup 2013 after defeating Japan 4-2 in their final Group A match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium here today.

Half-time: 2-2

MALAYSIA - Muhammad Razie Abd Rahim (13'), Muhammad Firhan Ashaari (27'), Faizal Saari (59'), Azlan Misron (66').

Japan - Toshiro Tashibana (4'), Kei Kawakami (8')