Kuala Lumpur: ASEAN All-Stars head coach Kim Sang Sik praised his players’ great teamwork and attributed it to his side’s stunning 1-0 victory over English football giants, Manchester United in the Maybank Challenge Cup at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil, tonight.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sang Sik highlighted the remarkable nature of the result, emphasizing the fact that the players had only come together 48 hours before facing Ruben Amorim’s squad. He expressed amazement at how the team played cohesively, as if they had been teammates for two decades, despite having only two days of preparation.

Sang Sik further commended the outstanding performances of Malaysian players, team captain Sergio Aguero and Declan Lambert, who both made a strong impact during the match. He revealed his intention to closely analyze these players as the Vietnam national team, which he also coaches, prepares for the upcoming third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers against Malaysia on June 10 at the same venue.

ASEAN All-Star hero Maung Maung, who scored the decisive 71st minute goal, expressed his joy, describing the moment as a dream come true. He dedicated his goal to the Southeast Asia region, acknowledging the rarity and significance of the achievement against the 13-time English Premier League champions.

Meanwhile, Manchester United is set to continue their post-season tour with an upcoming match against the Hong Kong national team on May 30 at Hong Kong Stadium.