Jordan Women 4–3 Malaysia Women: Thriller Sees Jordan Edge Seven‑Goal Friendly

In a breathless international friendly played on 3 June 2026, Jordan’s women’s national team came from behind twice to defeat Malaysia 4–3 in a match full of attacking verve and defensive lapses. The game provided both sides with valuable preparation ahead of upcoming continental competitions.

Match Overview

The match at Amman International Stadium started at a frantic pace. Malaysia struck first through a well‑worked corner, but Jordan responded quickly. The lead changed hands multiple times before a late strike from substitute Rawan Al‑Naber sealed the win for the hosts.

Key Moments

• 12' – Malaysia lead: A corner kick was headed home by centre‑back Siti Norliza, giving the visitors a surprise early advantage.
• 28' – Jordan equalise: Winger Leen Al‑Boushi collected a pass on the edge of the box and curled a beautiful shot into the top corner.
• 41' – Malaysia regain lead: Forward Fatin Nadiah latched onto a through ball and slotted past Jordan keeper Rasha Al‑Husseini.
• 45+3' – Jordan level again: A penalty from captain Maysa Jbarah just before half‑time made it 2–2.
• 57' – Jordan ahead: A defensive mix‑up allowed Jbarah to score her second of the night.
• 71' – Malaysia equalise: Substitute Nur Aisyah fired a low free‑kick through the wall to make it 3–3.
• 86' – Jordan winner: Al‑Naber volleyed home from a cross after Malaysia failed to clear a corner.

Tactical Story

Both teams played with attacking full‑backs, which created frequent overloads in wide areas. Jordan’s 4‑3‑3 allowed their creative midfielders to combine well with the front three, while Malaysia’s 4‑4‑2 relied on quick transitions. The high defensive lines from both sides led to eight combined goals, though the defending was often poor.

Standout Players

• Maysa Jbarah (Jordan): The veteran striker scored twice and led the line with intelligence and physicality.
• Fatin Nadiah (Malaysia): A constant threat on the break, she scored one and assisted another.
• Rawan Al‑Naber (Jordan): Came off the bench to score the decisive goal, showing poise under pressure.

Friendly Context

For Jordan, the win builds momentum ahead of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers. Malaysia, meanwhile, will take heart from their attacking display but will need to tighten up defensively before their next competitive matches.

— International Friendly, 3 June 2026