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Harimau Malaya to face tough task against hosts in Thailand’s King Cup

National squad could play against either Trinidad & Tobago or Tajikistan in final

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 12 Sep 2022 6:12PM

Harimau Malaya to face tough task against hosts in Thailand’s King Cup
The draw for the four-nation tournament today saw Malaysia drawn against Thailand in the semifinals straightaway. – Bernama pic, September 12, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR  The Harimau Malaya (national squad) will face a tough task against the hosts in Thailand's King's Cup Tournament at Chiang Mai Stadium, on September 22.

The draw for the four-nation tournament today saw Malaysia drawn against Thailand in the semifinals straightaway. 

The other semifinal match will see Trinidad & Tobago face Tajikistan the same day. 

If Kim Pan-gon’s squad, who are currently ranked 148th in the world, succeed in defeating Thailand (111), they will play in the final either against Trinidad & Tobago team (101) or Tajikistan (109).

Malaysia have won the Cup four times, in 1972, 1976, 1977 and 1978. – Bernama, September 12, 2022

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