Malaysia to take on Lebanon in the Merdeka final

Malaysia staged a fight-back to beat the Philippines 2-1 to reach the Merdeka Tournament football final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight (Wednesday).

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia staged a fight-back to beat the Philippines 2-1 to reach the Merdeka Tournament football final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight (Wednesday).

World No. 134 Malaysia were expected to steamroll past the ill-prepared No. 147th ranked Filipino side but interim national coach Pau Marti Vicente was made to sweat before starting his tenure with a win.