{
  "id": 10848248,
  "title": "Victory over Singapore needed as Malaysia target FIFA Asean Cup final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/victory-over-singapore-needed-as-malaysia-target-fifa-asean-cup-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T03:33:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1544427/victory-over-singapore-needed-malaysia-target-fifa-asean-cup-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe must ascertain his Harimau Malaya players' physical condition ahead of their final Group A match against Singapore. The coach emphasized the significance of a win against Singapore in strengthening the team's chances of reaching the FIFA Asean Cup final. Harimau Malaya currently leads Group A with four points, tied with Indonesia but ahead on goal difference. With only one match left, the outcome of the Singapore match could be crucial for determining the final group standings.",
  "summary": "BANDUNG: Harimau Malaya's hopes of reaching the FIFA Asean Cup final remain alive, with victory over Singapore in their final Group A match on Thursday set to significantly strengthen their chances.",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T11:39:12.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-09-29T15:50:03.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pakistan-secure-historic-2-2-draw-against-philippines-in-fifa-asean",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:55:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}