2013 Merdeka Tournament
International football competition
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The 41st Merdeka Tournament were played from the 4th to 15 September 2013.[1] 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.
Host countryMalaysia
Dates4–15 September
Teams4
Venue2 (in 2 host cities)
| Pesta Bola Merdeka | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Malaysia |
| Dates | 4–15 September |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Malaysia (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Myanmar |
| Third place |  Singapore |
| Fourth place |  Thailand |
| 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 |
← 2008 2023 → | |
Teams
Stadiums
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Kuantan | Darul Makmur Stadium | 35,000 |
| Temerloh | Temerloh Mini Stadium | 3,000 |
Tournament
Group stage
- Times listed are UTC+8.
| Malaysia | 1–0 | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
Thamil Arasu  46' |
Report |
Referee: Teetichai Nualjan (Thailand)
| Thailand | 1–1 | Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Chayawat 7' |
Report | Kyaw Zayar Win 11' |
Referee: Mohd Nafreez Abd Wahab (Malaysia)
Referee: Malik Bashir (Singapore)
Referee: Malik Bashir (Singapore)
| Singapore | 0–2 | Myanmar |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Kyaw Ko Ko 15' Soe Kyaw Kyaw 89' |
Referee: Mohd Nafreez Abd Wahab (Malaysia)
3rd/4th Place
Final
Winners
| 2013 Merdeka Tournament Winner |
|---|
 Malaysia 2nd title |
| Most Valuable Player | Golden Boot |
|---|---|
| Wan Zack Haikal |
Rozaimi Abdul Rahman |
Goalscorers
Team statistics
This table shows all team performance.