Malaysia had to win and was also hoping Indonesia to beat Thailand in order for them to qualify for semifinals. And that's what happended. Bambang Pamungkas whom was playing for Indonesia converted 2 penalty kicks and sent Thailand packing.
When Thailand took the lead during 1st half, it was as if one of their leg was already in Semifinals. But 2 silly mistakes by the Thais costed the them a place in next round.
Malaysia went all out to qualify for the next round. They took the lead but immediately leveled by Latioans. But Rajagobal boys were determined to take of the Asian Games blunder to get back their pride. At last the beat Laos 5-1.
Waiting them in semifinals will be either Singapore, Vietnam or Philipines.
Malaysia has never won the title after seven attempts and qualified to final only once which was during the inaugural championship in 1996
Here's how they fared prevoius championship and the coaches
1996: 2nd place (Wan Jamak Hassan)
1998: Group Stage (Hateem Sousi)
2000: 3rd placing (Abdul Rahman Ibrahim)
2002: Semifinals (Allan Haris)
2004: Semifinals (Bertalan Bicskei)
2007: Semifinals (Norizan Bakar)
2010: ???? (K.Rajagobal)
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