Harimau Malaya roars in Taipei


The national football team gathered together with captain Dion Cools (facing camera) and coach Kim Pan-gon after beating Taiwan 1-0 in a 2026 World Cup-2027 Asian Cup qualifier in Taipei.

PETALING JAYA: Substitute Darren Lok helped Malaysia to record their second straight win in the World Cup 2026-Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the Taiwan Municipal Stadium in Taipei on Tuesday.

The Sabah player struck in the 72nd minute to help Harimau Malaya overcame the home team 1-0 in their second Group D match.

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