PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian football team literally have a tall order to meet when they kick off their Asian Cup campaign in Qatar against Jordan in Group E at the Al-Janoub Stadium tomorrow.
The Middle East outfit, nicknamed the Chilvarous Ones, boast many imposing players who stand over 1.82m (6’’), most notably towering centrebacks Yazan Al-Arab and Anas Bani Yaseen who are both 1.88m tall. Then, there is that lanky hitman Ali Olwan, who is 1.84m, to deal with. This calls for alarm during set-piece situations, where the Jordanians will enjoy an advantage in getting the goals.
Already a subscriber? Log in
The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
