{
  "id": 12299627,
  "title": "Fergus proud to score winning goal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/fergus-proud-to-score-winning-goal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T04:09:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1548811/fergus-proud-score-winning-goal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Striker Fergus Tierney scored the winning goal in Malaysia's 1-0 victory over Vietnam in the FIFA Asean Cup third-place playoff, marking a significant moment for the team. The 23-year-old, who came on as a substitute in the second half, expressed his happiness at contributing to the team's success. This win ended Malaysia's 12-year winless streak against Vietnam, with their last triumph occurring in the 2014 AFF Cup semi-final. The victory also marked Malaysia's perfect tournament run, securing three wins and one draw without conceding a goal. The team, coached by interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe, had opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh and a 6-0 victory over Singapore. Despite finishing the Division 1 Group A campaign level on points and goal difference with the hosts, Malaysia did not progress to the final on goals scored.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA: Striker Fergus Tierney hopes Malaysia’s 1-0 win over Vietnam will serve as a springboard for the Harimau Malaya to maintain their positive momentum after he scored the winning goal in the third-place playoff of the FIFA Asean Cup here on Monday.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Sport : Fergus Proud To Score Winning Goal, Hopes Harimau Malaya Maintain Momentum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sport-fergus-proud-to-score-winning-goal-hopes-harimau-malaya",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:37:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}