Cools urges Harimau Malaya to focus on crucial Singapore clash
BANDUNG: A point against Indonesia was not enough to satisfy Harimau Malaya, with Singapore now standing as the final hurdle in their bid to reach the FIFA Asean Cup final.
Malaysia's Dion Cools believes that scoring a certain number of goals against Singapore is crucial for his team's pursuit of the FIFA Asean Cup final. Cools emphasized that the national side must play to their strengths and use the confidence gained from their recent draw with Indonesia to fuel their performance in the upcoming match against their regional rivals.
He cautioned against underestimating Singapore, acknowledging that they pose a significant challenge. Despite Malaysia currently leading Group A with four points, ahead on goal difference, Cools urged his teammates to quickly shift their focus to Singapore. He stressed that a single draw would count for little if the team fails to perform well in their final group fixture.
Cools highlighted the importance of moving forward and not dwelling on the result against Indonesia. The Malaysia captain also praised his defensive partnership with Brad Tapp, whose consistent performances have contributed to Malaysia's clean sheets in their first two matches.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
