Malaysia beat Laos 3-1 in AFF Suzuki Cup Group A match

Norshahrul Idlan Talaha celebrates after scoring a goal during the Group A match against Laos in the AFF Suzuki Cup at Stadium Bukit Jalil. - AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: It was a nervous affair for Malaysia as they were made to wait till the last stage of the game to seal their second victory of the AFF Suzuki Cup Group A match on Monday.  

In their first group home match, Tan Cheng Hoe’s side delighted the 12,000 crowd with a 3-1 win, even though the team were made to sweat by the compact and resolute Laotian side led by V. Sundramoorthy.