However, in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, which Malaysia qualified as co-hosts, Norizan had his worst results as a coach. The Malaysian team was hammered 5–1 against China and 5–0 against Uzbekistan; only a 2–0 loss against Iran was considered a respectable score. After the defeat against Uzbekistan, Norizan was sacked, although he was still in charge for the final group match against Iran.