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
