News: Young Tigers went down 2-0 at home to Syria in their Group C clash in the third round of AFC Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics

Malaysia Lose 2-0 to Syria
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's exertions in their SEA Games gold-medal winning campaign took its toll on Ong Kim Swee's side as the Young Tigers went down 2-0 at home to Syria in their Group C clash in the third round of AFC Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics on Wednesday.

Malaysia were on a high after defeating hosts Indonesia on penalties to retain their SEA Games title on Monday but spot-kick hero Khairul Fahmi, one of 13 players in the squad at the regional multi-sport event, was beaten seven minutes into the second-half as Solaiman Solaiman gave Syria the lead.

The Kelantan keeper was picking the ball out the back of the Malaysian net for a second time with two minutes left to play when substitute Nassouh Nakkdahli, an 81st minute replacement for Mardek Mardkian, sealed the 2-0 win.

Wednesday's win at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium was Syria's second of the third round of qualifiers to keep level with Japan, who maintained their 100% record with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Manama on Tuesday.


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