Olympic hopes in tatters


Malaysia's goalkeeper Mohd Farhan looks on as Vietnam midfielder Vo Huy Toan (second left) celebrates his goal. Malaysia lost 2-1. - IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star

SHAH ALAM: Malaysia can kiss goodbye to their hopes of playing in next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Coach Razip Ismail’s team went down 1-2 to Vietnam in their opening Group I match of the AFC Under-23 Championship qualifiers at the Shah Alam Stadium.

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