Lok’s pressing could be key again for Malaysia in clash against HK


Hardy hitman: Darren Lok’s relentless pressing gave Turkmenistan’s defence more than a few problems, and also created space for other attackers to exploit.

PETALING JAYA: In the modern game of total football, the top coaches say that the striker is also the “first defender”.

A hitman’s duty is, of course, to score goals but he can’t get by without doing his share of defending.

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