Double joy for Corbin Ong
KUALA LUMPUR: After captaining Malaysia to the FIFA Asean Cup bronze medal in Jakarta on Monday, La'vere Corbin Ong celebrated the birth of his child.
Corbin Ong experienced a double joy after Malaysia secured the bronze medal in the FIFA Asean Cup. The 35-year-old Johor Darul Ta zim defender led his team to a 1-0 victory over Vietnam, marking their first win in 12 years at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Corbin's captaincy came about after Dion Cools departed the team due to personal reasons.
The sports icon shared numerous photos on Instagram, showcasing his wife's hospital stay and his own performance on the field. The announcement of his child's birth came shortly after Malaysia's triumph. His teammates, both from the national team and JDT, flooded his Instagram post with well wishes. Brazil-born newly naturalised player Bergson da Silva responded to Corbin's post with a fire emoji, expressing his admiration and support.
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