Football: Malaysia is in the SEA game final

Malaysia beat host Laos 3-1 to book a berth in the SEA game final.

Malaysia controlled the first half. A scissor kick at the edge of the box by Badrol Bakhtiar put our boys ahead, silencing the home crowd. It was a gem of a goal.

Leading 1-0 into the second half, Laos pounced back with a well taken goal from outside of the box. Laos took control of the midfield and started to marshal their attack with ease.

Rajagopal then made the decisive tactical move by pulling out a striker and putting in a midfielder. Malaysia then look to counter on t he fast break. A clever chip by Gunalan hit the bar and Badrol was there to claim his second goal.

Laos resistance diminished and our boys put the final nail in the coffin with well taken 3rd goal. Dribbling the ball at the goal line, before laying it up for an easy deflection to the back of the net.

Waiting in the final is Vietnam whom beat Malaysia 3-1 in group A match. I am not going to comment or predict about the final just yet. Let's just enjoy the win for now.

p/s: I was really surprise to see how matured Laos conduct themselves on the pitch. No talking back to referee and just carrying on playing. Very rugby like. No EPL's nonsense. Our boys should learn from them.