2013 Merdeka Tournament
| Pesta Bola Merdeka | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Dates | 4 – 15 September |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Malaysia (2nd title)
|
| Runners-up |
 Myanmar
|
| Third place |
 Singapore
|
| Fourth place |
 Thailand Selected Team |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 8 |
| Goals scored | 17 (2.13 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
Rozaimi Abdul Rahman (3 goals) |
| Best player |
Wan Zack Haikal
|
The 41st Merdeka Tournament were played from the 4th to the 15th of September 2013. Malaysia Under-23 team earned a huge boost ahead of December’s Sea Games when they edged Myanmar 2-0 in the final. It was Malaysia’s 12th title in Asia’s oldest tournament (overall until this year edition), with the second title specifically for the Under-23 side, since its inception in 1957.
The participating teams are mostly Under-23 squads preparing for the 2013 SEA Games. Jordan have withdrawn from Merdeka Tournament in Kuantan and the FA of Malaysia has invited Myanmar as the replacements.
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