Faisal strikes to give Malaysia narrow win over Thailand in AFF Cup

Early joy: Faisal Halim celebrates after scoring the opening stunner against the Thais. - By GLENN GUAN/THE STAR

PETALING JAYA: Harimau Malaya edged defending champions Thailand 1-0 in a pulsating semi-final first leg in the AFF Mitsubishi Cup.

A poacher's finish from Faisal Halim in the 11th minute gave Malaysia the slender win at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday (Jan 7).