Kim Swee slams back-up players for lack of commitment


Off balance: Malaysia’s Muhd Akhyar Abdul Rashid goes flying after being fouled in the last Group E match against Bahrain on Monday. — Bernama

NATIONAL Under-23 coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee was left fuming after his second stringers fell to a 3-2 loss to Bahrain in their final Group E match.

Kim Swee gave an opportunity to eight back-up players to showcase their talents on the big stage but they failed to rise to the occasion.

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