Malaysia come from behind to beat low-ranked Timor Leste in AFF Cup

Malaysia's Syafiq Ahmad fends off a challenge from a Timor Leste player in the AFF Cup Group A match at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia came close to a new low but found a way to escape with a win in the AFF Cup.

Harimau Malaya, led by Spanish coach Pau Marti Vicente, were behind 1-2 in the first half against world No. 195 Timor Leste but came back to beat the minnows 3-2 in their second Group A game at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Dec 11 (Wednesday).