Malaysia storm into semi-finals, Laos get on the board in KL 2017 SEA Games men’s football

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Malaysia storm into semi-finals, Laos get on the board in KL 2017 SEA Games men’s football

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia sealed their place in the Kuala Lumpur 2017 SEA Games semi-finals on a resounding note after beating Myanmar 3-1 while Laos scored their first win with a 3-0 triumph over Brunei in Group A action on Monday.

Malaysia hadn't sizzled in their opening two matches, despite registering 2-1 wins over Brunei and Singapore, while Myanmar came into the tie on a high after having easily won their three matches. 

Malaysia had the backing of some 50,000 fans at the Shah Alam Stadium but Myanmar showed their intent as well as coach Gerd Zeise fielded his strongest lineup despite his side having already sealed a place in the semi-finals.

The opening minutes were even as the teams sized each other up but Malaysia slowly began to control the game as the minutes ticked away.

However, it was Myanmar who had the first glimpse at goal in the 18th minute when Si Thu Aung found an unguarded Aung Thu - who already has four goals to his name in the tournament - but the striker's touch abandoned him on this occassion as he headed wide.

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