Qimi more minutes! Young sub makes instant impact

Supersub: Haqimi Azim Rosli made an impact by scoring a goal and providing an assist in the Harimau Malaya’s 5-0 win against Laos on Saturday. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: For years, many observers have blamed the presence of foreign strikers in the Malaysian League for inhibiting the growth of local strikers.

Even the naturalisation of Brazilian striker Guilherme De Paula wasn’t fully welcomed by some quarters, who felt that the national team could do with more local hitmen in the No. 9 position.