Malaysian defence faces stiff test against South Korea


On fire: Hwang Ui-jo (left) of South Korea tussling for the ball against Ammar Ahmed of Bahrain during their Group E match on Wednesday. — AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will face an acid test against defending champions South Korea in the men’s Asian Games football competition today.

Datuk Ong Kim Swee’s men got off to a good start in the Group E match by beating Kyrgyzstan 3-1 at Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on Wednesday but they can expect a torrid time against the Koreans.

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