The Malaysian national team was eliminated from the 2022 AFF U23 Cup after swallowing two defeats in the group stage series against Laos.
The Malayan tiger, the nickname of the Malaysian national team, suffered a second defeat when they met Laos at the Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Monday (21/2/2022) evening WIB.
The Malaysian U23 National Team was defeated 0-2 in a very decisive match in Group B of the 2022 AFF U23 Cup.
They were beaten by goals from Laos captain Bounphachan Bounkong (43') and striker Souksakhone Bouaphavanh (86').
Previously, the Malaysian national team also lost in the inaugural match against Laos, Friday (18/2/2022).
At that time, the Young Malaya Tiger squad lost 1-2 after taking the lead through Selvan Anbualagan's goal in the 45+1 minute.
After taking the lead, the Malaysian national team conceded two goals in the second half.
Their goals were scored by Bounphachan Bounkong (56') and Phetdavanh Somsanid (79').
The results received by the Malaysian national team in the two matches against Laos made them surrender 1-4 on aggregate.
Brad Maloney's squad is also confirmed to be eliminated from the 2022 AFF U23 Cup after being humiliated twice by Laos, which is actually not more favored.
Tim nasional Malaysia tersingkir dari Piala AFF U23 2022 seusai menelan dua kekalahan dalam rangkaian fase grup kontra Laos.
Harimau Malaya, julukan timnas Malaysia, menelan kekalahan kedua ketika bersua Laos di Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Kamboja, pada Senin (21/2/2022) malam WIB.
Timnas U23 Malaysia takluk 0-2 pada pertandingan yang sangat menentukan di Grup B Piala AFF U23 2022 tersebut.
Mereka takluk akibat gol yang dibukukan oleh kapten Laos, Bounphachan Bounkong (43'), dan penyerang Souksakhone Bouaphavanh (86').
Sebelumnya, timnas Malaysia juga menelan kekalahan pada laga perdana kontra Laos, Jumat (18/2/2022).
Kala itu, skuad Muda Harimau Malaya takluk 1-2 setelah sempat unggul lewat gol Selvan Anbualagan pada menit ke-45+1.
Setelah sempat unggul, timnas Malaysia kecolongan dua gol pada babak kedua.
Gawang mereka dibobol oleh Bounphachan Bounkong (56') dan Phetdavanh Somsanid (79').
Hasil yang diterima timnas Malaysia pada dua laga kontra Laos membuat mereka takluk dengan agregat 1-4.
Skuad asuhan Brad Maloney itu juga dipastikan tersingkir dari Piala AFF U23 2022 seusai dua kali dipermalukan Laos yang sejatinya tidak lebih diunggulkan.