KUALA LUMPUR: Harimau Malaya put up a less than tigerish display but it was enough to beat the Maldives 3-0 in a friendly at KLFA Stadium today.
On target for Malaysia were Darren Lok (24th minute), Faisal Halim (64th) and Lee Tuck (88th).
World No 146 Malaysia controlled the match against world No 154 Maldives but could not convert their chances into goals due to poor finishing and the opponents' stout defending.
National coach Kim Pan Gon's high intensity style was missing as his players seemed to have toned down their game to avoid injuries ahead of their AFF Cup campaign.
The South Korean coach had plenty to say to his men in the dressing room as the Malaysians took the field nearly five minutes late for the restart.