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Malaysia can go far in World Cup/Asian Cup qualifiers - Irfan

Malaysia centre back Irfan Zakaria is of the belief that the potent blend of younger and more experienced players will help the Harimau Malaya go far in the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Malaysia's comfortable 7-1 first leg first play-off round win over Timor-Leste on Friday has put them in the driver's seat in the tie, and they look likely to advance to the first group stage.

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When met by the press on Monday before training in preparation of the second leg, the Kuala Lumpur man praised the team's win, but highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet against the minnows in the second leg on Tuesday.