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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

The Harimau Malaya squad, combining naturalised, heritage and local players, is beginning to have a positive impact on the country’s football development. Photo: Bernama

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The Harimau Malaya squad won 4-0 against Vietnam in the second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on the night of June 10. Photo: Bernama

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

Hevel is one of seven heritage players in the Harimau Malaya squad. Photo source: h.serrano13/Instagram

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced in a statement that the four players are striker Rodrigo Holgado from Colombian club America de Cali, Sabah FC defender Jon Irazabal from Azerbaijan, Velez Sarsfield striker Imanol Machuca from Argentina, and Istanbul Basaksehir striker Joao Figueiredo from Turkey. - Bernama photo

Cklamovski is also satisfied with the players’ commitment throughout the centralised training camp, which began on May 19, saying he believes they now have a clear understanding of the football philosophy he is trying to implement. - Bernama photo