Fans in a roaring mood to watch game

Too much to handle: A man comforting his brother during the chaos and rush to get tickets at the Bukit Jalil stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) had to be called in to ensure security. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Interest in catching the Malaysian national football team roaring on home ground at the first-leg final of the AFF Suzuki Cup tomorrow reached feverish pitch as all 80,000 tickets were sold out.

Some rejoiced while others pondered if they should have queued earlier yesterday.