Malaysia target FIFA Asean Cup final
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Harimau Malaya's aspirations of reaching the FIFA Asean Cup final are still alive, thanks to a victory against Singapore in their final Group A match. Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe must first ensure his players' physical fitness after two taxing matches against Bangladesh and Indonesia. Cheng Hoe stressed the importance of the players' condition before deciding on the strongest lineup to face Singapore.
The coach also revealed that the changes made against Indonesia aimed to boost Malaysia's attacking prowess and find a goal faster, rather than keeping the match congested in midfield. Winger Faisal Halim's performance was acknowledged, but his condition and other key players' conditions would need to be assessed. A win against Singapore would not only secure a positive end to the group campaign but also strengthen Malaysia's position for the final.
Malaysia leads Group A with four points, tied with Indonesia on goal difference, while Singapore is third with three points. The group winners advance to the final, and the runners-up compete in the third-place playoff.
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