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FIFA found falsified documents in the registration of seven Harimau Malaya heritage players, exposing discrepancies in their ancestral records submitted by FAM. Photo: FAM's Facebook page

The seven sanctioned players are Gabriel Felipe Arrocha, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, Joao Figueiredo, Jon Irazabal and Hector Hevel. - Photo source: FAM/FB

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail - Bernama photo

FAM secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman admitted that a technical error had been identified in the process of submitting documents by the governing body’s administrative staff.

Last Friday, FAM and the seven players were penalised by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee for violating Article 22 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code concerning document falsification. - AFP file photo

The combined efforts of heritage players with local players led to a historic 4-0 victory over Vietnam at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in a Group F Asian Cup Qualifier — a win that ended a decade-long wait to overcome their regional rivals. Photo: MalaysiaT

Jamal Nasir

Cklamovski acknowledged the unconventional nature of the camp, especially since many players had not played competitive football since the Malaysian Super League was off-season. - Photo: Malaysia NT

The 4-0 victory means that Malaysia has taken the lead in Group F with six points, while Vietnam is now second with three points. Laos is third, also with three points, courtesy of their 2-1 win over Nepal in the other Group F qualifer in Laos and Nepal is last with no points. - Photo: Malaysia NT FB

Malaysia ended an eleven-year winless streak against Vietnam with a 4-0 victory tonight, courtesy of goals from Joao Figueiredo, Rodrigo Holgado, Corbin Ong, and Dion Cools. - Photo: Malaysia NT