Vientiane: The national Under-19 men's football squad split points with Indonesia after a goalless draw in their 2027 Under-20 Asia Cup Group H qualifier opening match in Vientiane, Laos today.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, in the first half of the match at Lao National Stadium KM16, Malaysia squandered several chances by Izzuddin Afif Nazarudin and Zarul Aidid Mokhtar, who were unable to translate their quick runs deep into their opponent's territory into goals.
The Indonesians came close to scoring in the second half through an attempt by Isfandyar Abdillah but were denied by Malaysian goalkeeper Faez Iqhwan Muhammad Azmi.
Malaysia will play Australia next, while Indonesia will play host Laos, both on Sept 3.