PELITA DAILY — Malaysia 1-0 lead over Thailand in the first leg of the semifinals of the 2022 AFF Cup. A goal was scored by Faisal Halim.

The match took place at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Saturday (7/1/2023).

The goal was scored by Faisal Halim in the 11th minute. Competed in front of the public Malaysia without hesitation beat Thailand, although only narrowly won 1-0.

Malaysia’s only goal was born in the first half by Faisal Halim in the 11th minute. With this victory, Harimau Malaya (the nickname of the Malaysian National Team) has big capital to face the War Elephant (the nickname of Thailand) in the second leg, which will take place on Tuesday, 10 January 2023.

In the early half Thailand threatened first through Pansa Hemviboon’s header in the fifth minute but the ball was narrowly wide.

Had dominated in the early minutes, Thailand actually conceded. Starting from Sharul Nazeem’s long ball, the bait was continued by Ruventhiran’s header.

At the end of the second half Thailand was unable to reply until the referee sounded his whistle. Thailand will face Malaysia in Thailand next Tuesday. ●Red/HuangVu