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Malaysia's Interim Coach Highlights Positives After ASEAN Cup Exit
Despite failing to reach the final of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, interim head coach Tan Cheng Hoe has pointed to the national team's defensive solidity and attacking prowess as encouraging signs for the future.
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Tan Cheng Hoe said Malaysia should take heart from a defensive record that saw the team avoid conceding a goal across multiple matches in the tournament, while demonstrating attacking capability by scoring nine goals during their campaign.
The interim coach's comments come after the national squad's elimination from the competition, a disappointing result that nonetheless contained statistical highlights worth building upon.
"The team showed resilience and attacking potential despite the final outcome," Tan suggested, emphasising that the foundation laid in the tournament could serve as a platform for future competitions.
The performances have provided valuable data points as Malaysian football looks ahead to upcoming fixtures and qualifiers. The combination of a clean sheet record with goals scored offers a balance that coaching staff will seek to develop in coming months.
Malaysia will now turn attention to analysing the tournament performance and preparing for the next phase of international competition in the regional calendar.