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sports16h ago
Malaysia's Asian Cup dream over as AFC sanctions send Vietnam through
- Malaysia's 2027 Asian Cup qualification hopes were ended by sanctions for fielding ineligible players.
- The CAS/ FIFA decision overturned Malaysia's wins, changing 2-0 and 4-0 results to 3-0 losses for Nepal and Vietnam.
- Vietnam now leads Group F, with Malaysia eliminated from the group standings.
- FAM faces a fine and may pursue further steps after the CAS decision.
- CAS partially upheld FIFA punishments while clarifying match-only bans for the players.
- Malaysia's two previous wins were overturned to losses, reshaping Group F standings.
- Malaysia now needs only one more qualifier, making qualification effectively impossible.
- FAM's statement expressed disappointment but defended the players' legal citizenship claims.
- CAS finalized penalties while allowing players to resume training during the ban.
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