Harimau Malaya book Asean Cup semi-final spot with 1-0 win over Philippines
Malaysia's national football team, Harimau Malaya, secured a spot in the Asean Cup semi-finals after a 1-0 victory against the Philippines. They are set to face Vietnam in the upcoming two-leg semi-final series.
Why it matters
The win is a significant achievement for the Malaysian national team in a major regional tournament, impacting their standing in Southeast Asian football.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The Harimau Malaya advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asean Cup after defeating the Philippines 1-0 in their final Group B match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras tonight.
With just one mission – to secure all three points – interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe’s charges put on a spirited display, boosted by the presence of supporters dressed in black and yellow who filled the 18,000-capacity stadium.
The crowd erupted in the 16th minute when Harimau Malaya midfielder Wan Kuzain Wan Ahmad Kamal sent a cross into the Philippines penalty area, which G. Pavithran headed home to open the scoring for Malaysia.
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