Malaysia beat Laos 3-1 in final Group B match

Skipper Fandi Othman (centre) finding himself in a tight spot against two Laos players. - AFP

SINGAPORE: The national Under-23 team came alive in the second half to record a 3-1 win over Laos in their final SEA Games Group B match at the Bishan Stadium.

The team got off to a slow start, with Laos scoring the opener through Soukchinda Natphasouk’s header in the 21st minute.