The Malaysia Under-23 head coach Ong Kim Swee couldn't hide his disappointment and embarassment after his side lost 1-0 to Philippines U23 in a Group A match of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Friday night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Despite being able to field his best starting eleven against the Azkals, the Young Tigers never got going in the match and rarely put the Philippines keeper under any immense pressure throughout the match. Stephan Shrock's winner direct from a corner kick proved to be the difference and it leaves Malaysia with plenty to do in the remaining matches.