The 40th Merdeka Tournament was played from 15 to 25 October 2008. The tournament was won by Vietnam, who defeated Malaysia 6âÂÂ5 on penalties in the final.
<sup>*</sup>Mozambique replaced Kazakhstan following KazakhstanâÂÂs failure to confirm participation. Mozambique will play with their Under 20 squad.
<sup>**</sup>Sierra Leone will be sending their Under 20 squad.
<sup>***</sup>Vietnam will be sending their Under 22 squad.
<sup>*</sup>Venue for last group match change because of the poor pitch condition at the MBPJ Stadium.
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