Harimau Malaya end 11-year wait, emerge victorious at Merdeka Tournament

Harimau Malaya striker Romel Oswaldo Morales Ramirez celebrating his goal against Lebanon in the final of the Merdeka Tournament. - Photo: Bernama

PETALING JAYA: An 11-year wait ends! Malaysia have won the Merdeka Tournament after shocking higher ranked Lebanon 1-0 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Sunday (Sept 8)

Harimau Malaya last won the Merdeka Tournament in 2013 when the Under-23 team led by then coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee beat Myanmar 2-0.