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The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Putting Asean on summit
Composed show: Asean All-Stars' Nguyen Hai Long (second from right) trying to dribble the ball past three Manchester United players during the Maybank Challenge Cup match. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: For Asean All-Stars coach Kim Sang-sik, it was a night of immense pride and satisfaction as his hastily assembled side pulled off a famous win against one of the biggest clubs in the world. The Asean All-Stars defeated English giants Manchester United 1-0 to win the Maybank Challenge Cup at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. Myanmar captain and winger Maung Maung Lwin was the hero, scoring in the 70th minute. 'To play against one of the best clubs in the world - it was a great match, a great performance,' said the South Korean, who coaches the Vietnam national team. 'We only trained for two days, but they played together like they knew each other for 20 years. It was organised and polished. 'We are grateful for this opportunity.' Sang-sik praised his players' ability to rise to the occasion despite the odds, especially in the face of physical challenges and humid conditions. He singled out Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Hai Long, who only joined the squad a day before the match but put in a composed display. 'Hai Long played well. He's done well for Vietnam, and I hope Amorim watched him and is interested in the player,' joked Sang-sik. The game also saw Malaysian playmaker Sergio Aguero –brought in as a captain – lead the All-Stars with composure, adding a touch of experience and flair in midfield. 'To beat Manchester United is a special moment for me and a meaningful one. I can spend a good time with the Asean All-Stars and celebrate together as a team,' said Sang-sik. 'Plus I have followed Manchester for a long time especially when Park Ji-sung was there and also the great presence of Sir Alex Ferguson.' He also turned his attention to the upcoming challenge against Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup third-round qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 10, promising a stronger performance. 'Next month, there'll be a sea of yellow. Our team will prepare well against Malaysia and want to be ready for this game.' With belief, spirit, and a dose of organisation, the Asean All-Stars gave Ruben Amorim and United plenty to ponder and sent a signal that South-East Asian football is ready to test itself more regularly on the global stage.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Manchester United suffer shock defeat in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: Manchester United's pathetic season continued from the English Premier League to Kuala Lumpur. Here in Malaysia, the fallen English champions, fell again — this time with a shocking 1-0 loss to the Asean All Stars in the Maybank Challenge Cup at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil today. Amazingly, the Asean All Stars, a hastily assembled team that had less than 48 hours together, did it with just one training session. The 72,550 fans who came to the stadium to watch the match just because it was featuring Manchester United, must have been left disappointed with the sloppy show from the team from Old Trafford. The Asean All-Stars started explosively with a goal attempt from Hanoi FC's Nguyen Hai Long in the sixth minute, but the ball veered just wide of the left post. And five minutes later, Hai Long's free kick shot whizzed over the crossbar. The Red Devils responded with attempts from captain Harry Maguire in the 24th minute and Kobbie Mainoo in the 38th before Asean All-Stars' Sandro Reyes forced Andre Onana into making a diving save with a long range attempt. In the 71st minute, Asean All Stars' Myanmar forward Maung Maung Lwin, who plays for Thai club, Lamphun Warriors, stunned Manchester United by beating their reserve goalkeeper Tom Heaton after latching onto a cross from Australian Adrian Segecic. Hai Long had another chance to double Asean All-Stars' score in the 86th minute, but Heaton read his move well with a block. Before the 8.45pm kickoff, a RM1 million mock cheque was presented to the Yayasan Al-Sultan Abdullah. The brief ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, and other dignitaries.
