PETALING JAYA: Palestine handed Malaysia another 6-0 bashing in their World Cup Group A qualifying match in Amman, Jordan.

Striker Ahmed Abunahia starred with a hat-trick at the Amman International Stadium on Thursday.

Jonathan Zorrilla opened scoring in the 37th minute before Ahmed scored his with goals in the 38th, 44th and 58th minutes. Substitute Tamer Seyam and Jaka Hbaisha added two late goals in the 88th and 90th minutes.

Malaysia, who went down 6-0 to Palestine at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil in June, were hardly a match for their more superior opponents.

The Palestinians attacked the Malaysian goal from the opening whistle and forced interim coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee’s men to back-pedal for most part of the game. They were lucky to troop off trailing by only three goals at half-time.

Goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat was a busy man making at least half-a-dozen saves. The Kelantan custodian saved two point-blank shots while defensive midfielder Mohd Shahrul Saad cleared one shot off the line.

The win put Palestine in second spot in the five-team standings with nine points – four behind leaders Saudi Arabia. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) dropped to third spot with six points but they have two games in hand.

Malaysia remained in fourth place with four points while Timor Leste are at the bottom with two points.

Malaysia’s penultimate fixture is against UAE at the Shah Alam Stadium on Tuesday which will be played behind closed doors. Their last match is against Saudi Arabia on March 24.