Fergus unfazed by GBK crowd ahead of Indonesia clash

Jakarta: Harimau Malaya forward Fergus Tierney remains unfazed by the prospect of facing Indonesia in front of a large Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) crowd on Monday. The 23-year-old emphasized that Malaysia must ignore the noise from the stands and concentrate on their Group A match in the FIFA Asean Cup. If selected, Fergus expressed his desire to score and win for Malaysia.

He praised the team's strong performances and confidence, stating that they will give their all, regardless of the opposing team's support. Midfielder Stuart Wilkin also acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match, describing it as his first time facing Indonesia. He believes Malaysia can compete and compete with Indonesia, emphasizing that anything is possible given the strong team they now possess.

Both teams had won their opening matches, with Malaysia defeating Bangladesh 3-0 and Indonesia defeating Singapore 2-0. Currently, Malaysia leads Group A on goal difference, with Indonesia in second place. The fixture between the neighbors at GBK is known for drawing intense attention from supporters on both sides.