Interim Harimau Malaya head coach Tan Cheng Hoe saw more positives than negatives in a 0-2 defeat to China, praising his side’s second-half performance ahead of facing Yemen.
KUALA LUMPUR: Interim Harimau Malaya head coach Tan Cheng Hoe sees more positives than negatives in the 0-2 defeat to China in a Tier 1 international match at Zhaoqing New District Sports Centre in Guangdong yesterday.
Cheng Hoe said the national players had put up their best performance to match the prowess of their 96th-ranked opponents, particularly in the second half after trailing by two goals at half-time.
He said weaknesses in midfield had somewhat affected Malaysia’s ball control in the first half, but the match provided an opportunity for several players to gain international experience.
