Defying the odds


Out of my way: Malaysia’s N. Thanabalan (left) in action against a Mongolian player in the qualifiers at the Suphachalasai National Stadium yesterday. — Mohammad Nur Ridzuan/www.asiana.my

PETALING JAYA: What a surprise! The national Under-23 team have booked their first-ever berth in the AFC Under-23 Finals despite a shambolic preparation.

Yesterday, Datuk Ong Kim Swee’s men beat 10-man Mongolia 2-0 in their final Group H match in the qualifiers at the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok.

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