KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Supersub Muhamad Fahim Akmal Zulkarnain's late goal gave Malaysia a 2-1 win over Singapore in their second Group E match of the 2027 Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras tonight.
Forward Muhammad Syaifullah Mahruzi put Malaysia 1-0 up in the 33rd minute, but Singapore equalised through Ahmad Izzan Rifqi Ahmad Farid in first-half added time.
Muhamad Fahim Akmal then turned hero for Malaysia when the supersub capitalised on Singapore's 89th-minute defensive error to slot home the winner.
Malaysia, under coach Muhammad Shukor Adan, began their Group E campaign with a 2-0 loss to Palestine on Sunday (Nov 8).
Meanwhile, India notched a second straight win when they thrashed Guam 12-0 in the other Group E match at the same venue earlier today.
Malaysia are currently fourth in the five-team standings with three points from two matches. India top the table with six points from two matches, followed by Palestine (six points from two matches) and Singapore (three points from three matches). Guam prop up the table with no points after three outings.
Malaysia will next face Guam on Tuesday (Nov 17).
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