Jakarta:Forward Bergson da Silva described his debut for Malaysia as an unforgettable experience after scoring in the 3-0 win against Bangladesh in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group A match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Johor Darul Ta'zim striker expressed pride and emotion in donning the national colors, highlighting the strong support he has received during his time in Malaysia.
Sharing this debut with his teammates added significance to the occasion for Bergson. He expressed his happiness and pride at being part of the team, emphasizing the importance of making memories with his fellow players.
Bergson also pointed out the challenges faced by the team due to the afternoon kick-off and the tournament's condensed schedule. He acknowledged that while their approach was effective in securing the three points, there is room for improvement in future matches.
In addition to Bergson's goal, Malaysia's victory was bolstered by two goals from Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi. Harimau Malaya will next compete against hosts Indonesia on Monday, followed by a match against Singapore in Bandung on October 1.