Malaysia Ease to Second Win but Need a Bit More to Be ASEAN ...
Paulo Josue and Endrick scored as Malaysia moved to six points, while Wan Kuzain added his first international goal.
- On Tuesday, Malaysia defeated Laos 4-0 in Kuala Lumpur to maintain their perfect start in Group B of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup. The victory secured maximum points from their opening two matches.
- Despite a slow start that frustrated the 10,044 fans in attendance, Malaysia broke the deadlock in the first half's final minute. Captain Paulo Josue scored his third goal of the campaign.
- Brazil-Born winger Endrick doubled the lead in the 57th minute, assisted by G. Parvithran. Viengxay Sidavong's own goal nine minutes later and substitute Wan Kuzain's late free kick completed the rout.
- This win positions Hairmau Malaya favorably in Group B after the Philippines suffered a shock 4-1 loss to Myanmar on Tuesday. Myanmar now holds three points, tied for second place.
- Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe prepares Malaysia for Saturday's match in Bangkok against Thailand, the tournament's record seven-time champions. The clash will test their momentum in the group stage.
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Second-half show keeps Malaysia perfect in ASEAN Championship
July 28 - Malaysia scored three times in the second half to crush Laos 4-0 in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday and maintain their perfect start in Group B of the ASEAN Championship. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JPNN.com - KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia leads the Group B standings of the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup or 2026 AFF Cup after a goal party at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, Tuesday (28/7) evening.
Hyundai Cup: Malaysia Maintain Perfect Start
Malaysia continued their impressive march through the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Laos at the KLFA Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, to make it two wins from two in Group B. A clinical second-half display ensured Tan Cheng Hoe’s side collected another three points, with Paulo Josue, Endrick, an own goal from Viengsai Sidavong, and a stunning late free-kick by substitute Wan Kuzain sealing an emphatic victory. The result l…
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