Maloney: Lapses against Laos a wake-up call before Singapore clash

Going all out: Malaysia’s Quentin Cheng (left) vying for the ball with a Laos player during the Group B match at the Thien Truong Stadium in Nam Dinh. — Bernama

THE Harimau Muda have buried the ghost of losing to Laos twice in the AFF Under-23 Championship earlier this year but coach Brad Maloney still feels a little “haunted” after his charges’ 3-1 win in Group B of the football competition.

The Australian couldn’t help complaining that his side made it difficult for themselves in some periods of the game and the goal conceded is an eye opener ahead of their next match against Singapore on Saturday.