From silver medalist just two years ago to leaving the competition before the start of the knockout stage had even begun, it has been a calamitous performance by the Malaysia team in Philippines.
When the draw was made, no one even considered the possibility of not making it out of the group given that Philippines, Cambodia, Timor Leste and Myanmar were the opponents in Group A.
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But the reality offered was harsh.
Only one win achieved from four matches played, against a Timor Leste side who were soundly beaten in every single game that they've played in the group stage.