Selection headache for Dollah after another defeat; Do not give up hope, urges Aidil
As published in Mailsport today PETALING JAYA — Malaysia head to the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Cup without a win since beating Cambodia in September after losing their final preparation match 3-1 to Vietnam in Hanoi last night. Malaysia once again only have themselves to blame as they squandered a host of chances in the first half and Muslim Ahmad’s needless red card in the 48th minute made life more difficult. A 4-1 win over Cambodia two months ago remains Dollah Salleh’s only win as national coach since he took charge in July. He made four changes to the starting line-up who lost 3-0 to Syria last week. In came goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat, defenders Zubir Azmi, Afif Amiruddin and central midfielder Gary Steven Robbat for Farizal Marlias, Azmi Muslim, Fadhli Shas and Baddrol Bakhtiar respectively. There were improvements in attack but the misses were shocking. Malaysia may not get that many chances when the AFF Cup kicks off on Sunday. Amri ...
