Malaysia produced a slight upset to the world rankings as they withstood plenty of Russian pressure in what could be a key result come the end of the tournament. Siti Rahmah Othman put the 22nd ranked side in front in the ninth minute from a neat penalty corner deflection but here side rode their luck thereafter. Ekaterina Shaburova’s penalty stroke flashed wide five minutes into the second half and Russia were rocked from the next attack when Noor Hasliza Mohamad Din chipped in. Tamara Ivanova’s corner goal gave Russia hope 12 minutes from time but, on the counter attack, Fazilla Sylvester Silin pounced for an insurance goal.