Malaysia in thorny situation after draw with Hong Kong

The saviour: Malaysia’s Mohd Syawzan Zainon celebrating after scoring the equaliser in the Asian Cup Group B qualifying match against Hong Kong at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Melaka. — A. MALEX YAHAYA / The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s hopes of qualifying for the 2019 Asian Cup Finals took a dent after they were held 1-1 by Hong Kong in their second Group B qualifying match at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Melaka.

Last night, winger Mohd Syazwan Zainon and goalkeeper Hafizul Hakim Khairul Nizam Jothy saved the blushes for the nine-man Harimau Malaya in a hard fought battle.