Cheng Hoe takes heart from big win despite missing final
Malaysia's interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe praised his team's 6-0 victory over Singapore in the FIFA Asean Cup, despite the team failing to qualify for the final on goal difference. Indonesia advanced to the final to face Thailand after a decisive win against Bangladesh.
Why it matters
The outcome highlights the competitive nature of regional sports tournaments and the impact of goal difference on tournament progression.
PETALING JAYA: National interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe praised his side’s commanding 6-0 win over Singapore in their final Group A match of the FIFA Asean Cup despite missing out on the final on goal difference.
Harimau Malaya recorded one of their biggest wins over their Causeway rivals in decades at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on Thursday (Oct 1).
Indonesia, however, booked their place in the final after thrashing Bangladesh 9-2 at the Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
Both teams finished level on points and goal difference, but Indonesia advanced after scoring 11 goals compared to Malaysia’s nine.
Indonesia will face Thailand in the final on Oct 5, while Malaysia will take on Vietnam in the third-place playoff.
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