Heartbreak for Harimau Malaya as they lose to Bahrain, no thanks to a late goal

Joy and despair: Bahrain's players celebrate while Malaysians were left disappointed after the Asian Cup Group E match at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.- KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's hopes of making it out of the group stage are as good as over in the Asian Cup.

A stoppage-time goal broke Harimau Malaya's strong resolve as they lost 0-1 to Bahrain in the second Group E match of the Asian Cup at the Jassim Hamad Stadium on Saturday (Jan 20).