Injured Faizal and Co bent on leading Tigers to final


Someone to rely on: Marhan Jalil (left) has been outstanding in defence.

PETALING JAYA: Nothing will stop Faizal Saari from playing, not even a heavily bandaged hand.

That’s the commitment shown by Faizal, who will again be one of the players Malaysia will bank on to beat Asian Games champions Japan in a must-win super four match to qualify for the Asia Cup final in Jakarta today.

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