Harimau Malaya scoop RM1.1m windfall after ending Vietnam drought
JAKARTA: Harimau Malaya returned from Jakarta with a bronze medal and a ‘windfall’ of almost RM1.1 million after finishing third in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup.
Harimau Malaya concluded their inaugural FIFA Asean Cup campaign in Jakarta with a bronze medal and a windfall of nearly RM1.1 million. The team secured third place by defeating Vietnam 1-0 in the third-place playoff at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, ending a 12-year goalless drought against Vietnam. Crucial to the victory was Fergus Tierney's 62nd-minute goal, a powerful shot that eluded Vietnam's Patrik Le Giang.
This triumph marked not only Harimau Malaya's third-place finish but also their perfect defensive record, achieving four consecutive clean sheets throughout the tournament. Their campaign began with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, followed by a goalless draw against Indonesia and a 6-0 victory over Singapore. This exceptional defensive resilience allowed Harimau Malaya to return home with pride, along with a significant financial reward estimated between US$225,000 and US$255,000 (RM945,000 to RM1.07 million).
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