Hong Kong's men's football team lost 2-0 to Malaysia in an international friendly played in Johor

Akhyar Rashid put the hosts in front on 18 minutes. Faisal Halim added a second just before the break.

Hong Kong striker Vas Nunez saw his effort hit the post in the first half.

After the game, Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen praised his young midfielders Poon Pui-hin and Sun Ming-him

Hong Kong have gone winless in two games during this international break following Thursday's 1-1 draw with Singapore.

In other friendlies in Asia, South Korea were beaten 2-1 by Uruguay.

Japan lost by the same score at home to Colombia.