PETALING JAYA: National football team coach Tan Cheng Hoe could not hide his disappointment after his men let slip an early lead in the 2-1 loss to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second round of the 2022 World Cup-2023 Asian Cup Group G qualifying match.
The Harimau Malaya got off to a perfect start with striker Syafiq Ahmad’s first minute goal but Ali Mabkhout’s brace in the 42nd and 74th minute earned the world ranked No. 65 visitors the win at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday.
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