Malaysia draw Cape Verde inspiration for Vietnam semi-final showdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe believes Cape Verde’s remarkable World Cup showing is proof that reputations count for little once the game begins.
KUALA LUMPUR: Interim Malaysia coach Tan Cheng Hoe finds inspiration in Cape Verde's unexpected World Cup performance. Facing underdogs Malaysia in the Asean Hyundai Cup semi-final, Cheng Hoe draws motivation from Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spanish favorites in Group H. Cheng Hoe emphasizes that reputations mean little in football, stating, "It's like when Cape Verde played Spain.
Spain were the favourites but Cape Verde could hold them to a scoreless draw. That is the motivation." Despite facing injuries and club commitments, Cheng Hoe remains optimistic, believing Malaysia can upset the odds. He expects Vietnam's attacking players Nguyen Xuan Son and Nguyen Dinh Bac to pose significant challenges, but stresses the importance of unity and belief among his team.
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