{
  "id": 12313189,
  "title": "Harimau Malaya scoop RM1.1m windfall after ending Vietnam drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/harimau-malaya-scoop-rm1-1m-windfall-after-ending-vietnam-drought",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T05:51:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1548898/harimau-malaya-scoop-rm11m-windfall-after-ending-vietnam-drought"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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).",
  "summary": "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.",
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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."
}