Not pitch perfect


Determined: Malaysia’s Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad (right) vies for the ball with Nepal’s Devendra Tamang (centre) and Bimal Ramal during the friendly match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Stadium may boast world-class facilities, but the state of the pitch leaves much to be desired.

Malaysia coach Tan Cheng Hoe lambasted the soft and soggy conditions on Sunday as it was not suited for his favoured style of fast-paced possession football.

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