MAKING THE DIFFERENCE: Naturalised players play key role in thrashing of Malaysia MALAYSIA were hammered 4-0 by Azerbaijan in their opening Women's Olympic Qualifying match in Kakamigahara, Japan yesterday. Azerbaijan, with several Korean-born players in their team, led 2-0 at half-time through a Yulia Muradi brace from penalty corners in the 17th and 31st minutes. Myung Soon Mammadova (45th) and Yuliya Muradi (56th) completed the rout. Goalkeeper Farah Ayuni Yahya saved a penalty stroke to save Malaysia further embarrassment. The team managed to penetrate the Azerbaijan semi-circle on occasions but failed to convert their chances, including from four penalty corners. "We were attacking quite a bit, especially in the first-half but luck was not on our side. The score does not reflect how we played," said coach Nasihin Nubli when contacted yesterday. "My players tried hard to prove something but their goalkeeper (Farida Mammadova) ...