Finally, Malaysia gaffer gets first win


Malaysia's Joseph Kalang Tie celebrates scoring the first goal in the friendly match against Cambodia at the Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday night. Malaysia won 4-1. - BERNAMA

PETALING JAYA: Dollah Salleh can finally heave a huge sigh of relief after gaining his first victory as the national coach in his third attempt.

Following defeats to Kyrgyzstan and Indonesia in his first two friendlies, the former international led world No. 154 Malaysia to a 4-1 victory over 199th-ranked Cambodia in a friendly at the Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday.

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