Malaysia thrash Philippines 5-0 in AFF Under-19

Malaysia's Muhammad Jafri (right) in his attempt to shoot while against Bahrain during their Under-22 international friendly match at the Shah Alam Stadium last night. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star. August 30, 2016.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia got off to a flying start in the AFF Under-19 tournament in Vietnam.

Coach Frank Bernhardt's side thrashed the Philippines 5-0 in a Group A match at the Hang Day Stadium on Tuesday.