It's almost over for Malaysia in AFC championship


National player Muhamad Faizat Mohamad Ghazli (left) and Vietnam's Bu Tien Dung stumbles during the AFC U-23 Championship qualifying round at Shah Alam Stadium on Friday.

PETALING JAYA: Coach Razip Ismail has conceded that it’s game over for Malaysia in the AFC Under-23 Championship qualifiers.

Malaysia virtually kissed goodbye to their hopes of playing in next year’s Olympics after losing 2-1 to Vietnam in their opening Group I match on Friday. In the other match, favourites Japan whipped Macau 7-0.

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