Sub Fahim rescues Malaysia against Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: Substitute striker Fahim Akmal Zulkarnain turned hero for Malaysia with an 89th-minute winner against Singapore in their Under-17 Asian Cup Group E qualifying match on Saturday.
In a dramatic finale to their Under-17 Asian Cup Group E qualifying match, Malaysia secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Singapore at the KLFA Stadium in Cheras on Saturday. Substitute striker Fahim Akmal Zulkarnain emerged as the hero with a last-minute 89th-minute goal, sealing the win and reviving hopes of Malaysia qualifying for the 2027 Under-17 Asian Cup.
Singapore had held a slim 1-0 lead following Syaifullah Mahruzi's 33rd-minute goal, only for Fahim to net the decisive winner in the final minutes of play. Despite an early setback, the Young Tigers fought back to secure a hard-fought victory. The win comes after Malaysia suffered a 2-0 defeat to Palestine in their opening Group E match. In their remaining Group E fixtures, Malaysia will face Guam and India.
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