KL 2017 SEA Games Men's Group A: Opening wins for Malaysia, Myanmar

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

KL 2017 SEA Games Men's Group A: Opening wins for Malaysia, Myanmar

Kuala Lumpur: Hosts Malaysia opened their KL 2017 SEA Games on a winning note but they were made to work hard by a plucky Brunei before sealing a 2-1 triumph in their men's football Group A tie at the Shah Alam Stadium on Monday. 

Malaysia, coming into the tournament on a high after having sealed their place in the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship last month, enjoyed a dream start as they took the lead from just about their first attack as Matthew Davies’ perfectly floated cross was met with a superb volley by Safawi Rasid in the fourth minute.

Although Malaysia, who won back-to-back SEA Games gold in 2009 and 2011, continued to dominate after the goal with Davies threatening with his crosses, Brunei impressed with some steely defending and struck back despite being under relentless pressure.

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