Malaysia can’t afford to take Bangladesh lightly


No you don’t: Malaysia’s Dion Cools (second from right) trying to stop Bahrain’s Mohamed Jasim Marhoon from advancing in their Group E match. Malaysia lost 1-2. — Bernama


PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya know fully well that at this stage where the stakes are high it would be foolish to take their lesser known opponents lightly.

Although Bangladesh are ranked 188th in the world, Malaysia know they are not easy meat.

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