JOHOR BARU: It was bound to happen. The Malaysians have found themselves backed against the wall after losing 5-2 to New Zealand in their second Sultan of Johor Cup match at the Taman Daya Stadium here on Monday.

The Malaysians now find themselves facing a must-win situation against Australia today – or, at the very least, a draw.

But it won’t be easy as the Aussies too need a win against Malaysia.

Coach K. Dharmaraj’s boys should have collected full points against the Kiwis, having gone into the game with a morale-boasting 3-2 win over Germany.

– THE STAR ONLINE