{
  "id": 11222436,
  "title": "Harimau Malaya's 6-0 win over Singapore still not enough on crazy day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/harimau-malayas-6-0-win-over-singapore-still-not-enough-on-crazy-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:09:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1545762/harimau-malayas-6-0-win-over-singapore-still-not-enough-crazy-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian national football team, known as Harimau Malaya, believed they had secured their spot in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup final after a dominant 6-0 victory over Singapore at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung. However, in Jakarta, co-hosts Indonesia achieved the remarkable feat of scoring nine goals in the 98th minute against Bangladesh, ultimately winning 9-2.\n\nThis thrilling outcome left Harimau Malaya without a place in the final, despite their impressive performance against Singapore. On their part, Tan Cheng Hoe's men executed their mission flawlessly, downing Singapore with a penalty kick by naturalized striker Bergson da Silva in the eighth minute, followed by a hat-trick from midfielder Stuart Wilkin in the 26th, 64th, and 77th minutes. Substitute Syahir Bashah sealed the deal for Malaysia with a goal in the 87th minute, making it 5-0. Bergson added three more goals in stoppage time, bringing the score to 6-0.\n\nJust as Malaysia thought their six goals were enough to advance to the final, Indonesia delivered a breathtaking performance against Bangladesh. The result was a staggering 9-2 victory, further securing Indonesia's place in the Asean Cup final at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The national football team thought they were heading to the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup final after a magnificent 6–0 rout of Singapore at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on Thursday.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}