[PHOTOS] Incredible display from Harimau Malaya against Bangladesh that ended four-decade drought
Pressing and attacking game helped Kim Pang-gon’s men dismantle Bangladesh 4-1 at Bukit Jalil national stadium
Updated 4 years ago · Published on 17 Jun 2022 6:30PM
Darren Lok, the man who sealed Malaysia's qualification for the 2023 Asian Cup finals tournament. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 18, 2022
by Abd Razak Latif
KUALA LUMPUR – On Tuesday night, Malaysia took on Bangladesh in the final group match of the 2023 Asian Cup qualifier at the Bukit Jalil national stadium, where the national team won 4-1.
Many had said that it was an easy match for Malaysia because they faced a lower-ranked team but those who watched the match in the stadium would have seen the energy levels and dedication from both teams were equal.
Bangladesh are currently ranked 188 while Malaysia are 154th in the FIFA World rankings.
Harimau Malaya, knowing that only a win would take them to the 2023 Asian Cup on merit after 42 years played their hearts out and followed through with national head coach Kim Pan-gon’s tactics to win the match in style.
Besides the players, supporters from both countries electrified the atmosphere at Bukit Jalil through their cheers and joy.
The Vibes photographer, ABD RAZAK LATIF was at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Tuesday to capture every action moment that led to Malaysia’s victory. – The Vibes, June 17, 2022
The captain, Muhammad Syafiq Ahmad heads the ball while being pushed by two Bangladeshi players in the Group E match last Tuesday. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi is blocked by Bangladesh’s Yeasin Arafat. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022Malaysia’s main player, Muhammad Safawi Rasid misses the opportunity to score a goal after the ball is snatched by a Bangladeshi player. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022A critical situation in front of the goal draws the crowds’ focus when Muhammad Syafiq Ahmad tries to make a header. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022Muhammad Syafiq Ahmad (left) celebrates his success in scoring the third goal of the Malaysian team with Muhammad Safawi Rasid in the Group E Match, last Tuesday. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022Muhammad Safawi Rasid, the player who started Malaysia’s winning goal to advance for the 2023 Asian Cup final. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022The national players thank the supporters who always supported them in the Asian Cup qualifiers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium last Tuesday. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022The tactical arrangement by the national head coach, Kim Pan Gon managed to put the Malaysian team in the final of the 2023 Asian Cup. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022Cheers from thousands of Bangladeshi supporters working in Malaysia did not dampen the spirit of the Malaysian team to win 4-1. – ABD. RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, June 17, 2022
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