Davies urges team to dismiss underdog tag and go for a win


Recon time: The Malaysian players led by coach Kim Pan-gon (third from right) checking out the Al Janoub Stadium in Doha where they take on Jordan in their Asian Cup match today. — FAM

PETALING JAYA: Matthew Davies, one of the team captains, is ready to seize the moment with one goal in mind – to turn Malaysia’s underdog tag into giantkillers in the Asian Cup.

They have a chance to do so when they face Jordan in their opening Group E match today at the Al Janoub Stadium in Doha at 8.30pm (1.30am Malaysian time).

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