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Malaysia and Indonesia are opponents, not enemies, reminds Cheng Hoe

Ahead of their Group G World Cup qualification opener away to Indonesia on Thursday, Malaysia boss Tan Cheng Hoe has reminded everyone that the attention must always remain on the action on the pitch.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, the 51-year old head coach remarked that it is imperative that the encounter produced is an entertaining one, even though it will be a hotly-contested tie.

"I'm very happy to be here in the World Cup qualifiers. I'm sure both sides are ready and looking forward for the match. All of my players are fit and eager to play in the match.