Stepping up: Defender La’vere Corbin Ong in action during Malaysia’s match against Thailand in the King’s Cup. — FAM
PETALING JAYA: It’s simply a case of practice makes perfect for defender La’vere Corbin Ong, who turned out to be Malaysia’s unlikely hero in their shootout win over Thailand in the King’s Cup on Thursday.
The 31-year-old Johor Darul Ta’zim fired the Harimau Malaya ahead in the 32nd minute when he anticipated Safawi Rasid’s pinpoint cross and beat Thailand goalkeeper Kampon Phatomakkakul with a top-class finish.
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