KUALA LUMPUR: The hopes of the Under-16 (U-16) football squad to make it to the semifinals of the 2024 ASEAN Under-16 (U-16) Football Championship after they misplaced 1-3 to Thailand of their final Group C match in Manahan Stadium Surakarta, Indonesia in the present day.
Malaysia had solely themselves responsible after they didn’t cease Izzuddin Afif’s opening aim within the fourth minute, and for conceding two penalties within the area of two minutes within the second half, with Jompoon Homboonma changing the primary within the 74th minute and Siwakorn Ponsan within the 76th.
The disappointing end signifies that Javier Jorda Ribera’s boys end third in Group C with three factors, and are eradicated as solely the three group champions and the most effective runner-up qualify for the semifinals.
Group C was received by Australia due to a greater aim distinction after they had been tied with Thailand with seven factors, whereas Timor Leste completed on the backside with no single level.
Malaysia beat Timor Leste 5-0 on June 23, however misplaced to Australia 0-2 final Wednesday.
The final time Malaysia made it to the semifinals was in 2019, the place they emerged champions after beating Thailand 2-1.
