Harimau exits the 2023 Asia Cup after a 0-1 loss to Bahrain in the second Group E match in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Ali Madan’s late goal dashed Harimau Malaya’s hopes of advancing to the Round of 16. Coach Kim Pan Gon took full responsibility for Malaysia’s back-to-back defeats, following the 0-4 loss to Jordan. Despite promising moments, including Arif Aiman’s attempt, Malaysia couldn’t find the net. Bahrain’s intensified second-half performance paid off with Ali Madan’s goal.
Harimau Exits
The nail-biting game saw missed opportunities on both sides, ultimately ending Malaysia’s Asia Cup journey under Kim Pan Gon’s coaching tenure. Meanwhile, Jordan was unlucky not to grab all 3 points against South Korea after defender Yazan Al Arab scored an own goal in the second half’s injury time and the match ended 2-2. Jordan and S. Korea have 4 points. Malaysia 0.
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