THE bad news: the LionsXII will miss their two top forwards Fazrul Nawaz (suspended) and Shahfiq Ghani (injured), both with three league goals, through suspension and injury respectively.
With 75,000 delirious Manchester United fans chanting “champions, champions” at full voice, Rio Ferdinand tugged the back of Robin van Persie’s shirt bearing his squad number and shouted: “No. 20, No. 20”.
Fortress Jalan Besar is safe. Decimated by suspensions and injury, the LionsXII produced a spectacular display of firepower and resolute defence to see off ATM FA, Malaysia’s armed forces team, 3-1 last night.