Defensive lapses prove costly for Harimau Malaya


Broken Tigers: Thailand’s Bordin Phala (second from right) celebrating after scoring against Malaysia during the AFF Mitsubishi Cup semi-final return-leg match at the Thammasat Stadium in Bangkok. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Two defensive lapses brought an end to Malaysia’s great run in the AFF Mitsubishi Cup as they fell 3-0 to Thailand in the semi-final second leg in Bangkok.

The defeat saw coach Kim Pan-gon’s boys beaten 3-1 on aggregate.

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